Frances Black with Sharon Shannon and Mary Coughlan

Witness the Frances Black concert in Kilkenny at Hotel Kilkenny on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 8:00 PM, with Sharon Shannon and Mary Coughlan. Grab your tickets before they're gone!

Irish vocalist Frances Black, famous for her pure vocal tone, has been named Ireland's Best Female Artist in 1995 and 1997 and won Most Popular Artist at the National Awards. Known for her successful albums like Talk to Me and The Sky Road, and hits like "Stranger on the Shore", Black originally performed with the Black Family and Arcady. Her collaborations include working with artists such as Maura O'Connell and her sister Mary Black.

Irish musician Sharon Shannon, from North County Clare, mixes accordion and fiddle across genres like reggae and country. Known for albums like "Out the Gap" and collaborations with U2's Adam Clayton and Steve Earle, she has won multiple Irish music awards.

Born in Galway, Mary Coughlan, a legend in Irish music, triumphed over personal struggles to achieve fame with her rich blend of folk, blues, and jazz. Known for her emotional depth and unique voice, she debuted with ‘Tired and Emotional’ in 1985, leading to over 15 albums. Influenced by Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Van Morrison, and Edith Piaf, she makes every song distinctively hers.