Name: The Kilkennys
Start: 2025-08-21T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Blue Strawberry STL

"The Kilkennys are a great band upholding the Irish Folk/Ballad tradition with a contemporary style. Matching the passion & stories with these songs. The Kilkennys live is a fantastic show.” - Barry Stapleton, Milwaukee Irish Festival
Folk and ballad band The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport. The band brings a stellar mix of some of the best Irish folk songs ever to be released and some fantastic original songs to the stage.

With deep roots in Kilkenny, Ireland, the band continues the legacy of legendary acts such as The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers, while infusing a contemporary style that resonates with fans worldwide. They have captivated audiences across Europe, the U.S., Dubai and India and were awarded "Ireland's Most Successful International Folk Band" in 2018.

Over the years, The Kilkennys have graced the stage alongside famed Irish artists like Shane McGowan and Sharon Shannon. They have also headlined the main stage at the Milwaukee Irish Festival, the largest of its kind, and have been featured at numerous other Irish and folk festivals such as Craic By The Creek, Zomerfolk, and Irish Openair Toggenburg.