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he ensemble features the vocals of renowned Dingle singer Pauline Scanlon and the velvety richness of singer-songwriter Nicola Joyce from The Whileaways
St Patrick’s Festival and Kilkenny Tradfest have come together to combine music, art and food in the unique setting of St Canice’s Cathedral with their temporary exhibition of the stunning touring artwork Museum Of The Moon by UK artist Luke Jerram.
Guests will listen to music by The Half Room, featuring Pauline Scanlon while enjoying an exquisite three-course wine paired meal, catered by Langton’s Hotel. This will be a unique dining ad musical experience, celebrating our national festival weekend.
Measuring seven metres in diameter, Museum of The Moon exhibition brought to you by St Canice’s Cathedral features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface.
The Half Room are a group of friends bonded by their mutual passion for folk songs and singing. The ensemble features the vocals of renowned Dingle singer Pauline Scanlon and the velvety richness of singer-songwriter Nicola Joyce from The Whileaways.
“Since its inception, Kilkenny Tradfest has always been seeking new sounds and new experiences for traditional music fans and indeed those wanting to explore our ancient music and songs in a fresh and innovative way,” said Chair of the St Patrick’s Festival committee Andrew McGuinness.
“This has dovetailed with Kilkenny County Council’s St Patrick’s Festival expanding its activities and creating more ticketed events to showcase Kilkenny’s wonderful offering for St Patricks Festival – in particular our incredible heritage sites.
“St Canice’s Cathedral are opening up to fantastic and unique dining events over recent months. The partnership with Langton House Hotel group guarantees the best of Kilkenny’s food and dining experiences in a world-renowned venue, with this renowned artistic installation lighting the backdrop and some of Ireland’s finest musicians providing the sonar landscape for the night.”
Enjoy the sounds with a three-course meal and wine pairing at Under the Moon on Sunday, March 16 at 7pm. Tickets are €120pps and are limited — book now on www.kilkennytradfest.com.
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