Galway Folk Festival: Declan O'Rourke

Galway Folk Festival: Declan O'RourkeDeclan O'Rourke The award winning Declan O'Rourke's journey in acoustic, folk and rock genres began in his mid teens, inspired by a guitar gifted to him while living in Australia. By 24, he returned to Ireland, immersing himself in Dublin's vibrant music scene. Since then, he has created critically acclaimed albums, performing extensively across the globe. His literary debut, The Pawnbrokers Reward, soared to no. 2 in the bestseller charts and was

Declan O'Rourke

The award-winning Declan O'Rourke's journey in acoustic, folk and rock genres began in his mid-teens, inspired by a guitar gifted to him while living in Australia. By 24, he returned to Ireland, immersing himself in Dublin's vibrant music scene. Since then, he has created critically acclaimed albums, performing extensively across the globe. His literary debut, ‘The Pawnbroker’s Reward,’ soared to no. 2 in the bestseller charts and was followed by ‘A Whisper From Oblivion’. He continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his timeless songs and captivating storytelling.

Saoirse Casey

Acoustic folk singer-songwriter Saoirse Casey is a seasoned live performer, having appeared on stage with numerous Irish artists including her father, Paddy Casey, as well as Declan O’Rourke, Mundy Wallis Bird, Cathy Davey and Kila. Her debut album, ‘Lunaria’ showcases Saoirse’s delicate vocals and powerful lyrics, inspired by the gossamer of wings, a deep love of the earth and all its hidden places. The album illustrates her distinct and unique talent for lyrics and creative production, with a broad spectrum of enchanting songs of fables, lullabies and powerful expressions of love.