
The Misneach Orchestra, a dynamic new ensemble featuring top-tier Irish traditional and classical musicians from across the country, with deep roots in CCÉ Leixlip, Co. Kildare. The orchestra is currently performing the Misneach Suite, a newly composed body of work by Kildare’s own Ciarán FitzGerald, an award-winning multi-instrumentalist and conductor for the group.
Misneach brings together the vibrant soul of traditional Irish music with fresh influences from across the island, seamlessly intertwined with classical artistry. Performed by an exceptional orchestra of over 50 top-class musicians, this unique concert showcases newly composed pieces that honour the deep roots of Irish tradition while pushing boundaries in bold, innovative directions.
Accordion
Darren Culliney, John FitzGerald, Isabella Kelly, Noel Stapleton
Banjo
Thomas Ahern, Daragh Ó Braonáin, Catríona Ryan
Concertina
Aoife Byrne, Carla Cody, Caomhán Mac Gabhann, Gearóid Keane, Sinéad Kelly, Susanna Kelly, Maebh Ní Raghallaigh
Viola
Catríona Atkinson, Eleanor Gaffney, Fiona Gaffney, Lily Munday
Cello
Rebecca Atkinson, Sarah Fitz
Double Bass
Daire Shannon, Michael Riordan
Fiddle
Cathal Culliney, Seán FitzGerald, Ciara Fitzharris, Ademar O’Connor, Cian Ó hIrile, Brendán Mac Gabhann, Anna McCarthy, Úna McGlinchey, Meabh McGlinchey, Niamh McKenna, Aoibhín Morgan, Rebecca Sutton
Flute
Cathal Aherne, Treasa Boylan, Donnachadh Mac Aodha, Oisín McCann, Aoibhín Moore, Lucia Morgan, Cian Ó Braonáin, Mark Tomany
Bodhrán
Cathy Kirke
Guitar
Jack Warnock, Oran Kelly
Piano
Emmet O'Toole
Harp
Fionnuala Donlon, Áine FitzGerald, Síofra Hanley, Alannah Thornburgh, Aoife Uí Fhearraigh
Uilleann Pipes
Cormac Mac Aodhagáin, Síofra Moran, Úna Ní Fhlatharta
Vocals
Mícheál Quinn, Ciara Fitzharris, Jack Warnock