Cruachan plus support by My Father The King — live event on Jul 17, 2026
Cruachan plus support by My Father The King at Kavanagh's, Portlaoise on Fri, Jul 17, 9:30 PM. Free entry. Lineup, start time and tickets on Ckord.
Cruachan plus support My Father The King. This gig is supported by the Grassroots Venue Support Scheme. Since forming the band in 1992, it has been Keith Fay’s singular vision that has guided Cruachan for over three decades. Originally appearing under the moniker Minas Tirith, the band’s growing focus on Irish history and mythology soon prompted a change to the more fitting name ‘Cruachan’. From the very beginning, the band’s fusion of Irish folk music with extreme metal set them apart. This pioneering approach helped establish Cruachan as one of the founders of the folk metal genre, pushing the boundaries of what metal could incorporate in terms of traditional instrumentation, themes and atmosphere. In late 1993, their demo Celtica secured a record deal with Nazgul’s Eyrie Productions, leading to the release of their now cult-classic debut Tuatha Na Gael in 1995. The album garnered critical acclaim and laid the foundations for a career that has spanned decades. The band later signe…
Starts: Fri, Jul 17, 9:30 PM
Ends: Fri, Jul 17, 11:30 PM
Where: 28 Main Street, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
Price: $0.0
Venue: Kavanagh's
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