Thrilled to announce the 2025 Irish Hooley Music Festival of Dubuque entertainment

The Kilkennys

The Kilkennys are an Irish traditional music and ballad band , known for their energetic performances and dynamic arrangements, carrying on the legacy of bands like The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers. They formed in 1998 among schoolmates and gained recognition for their powerful live shows. The band is composed of founding members Davey Cashin (vocals, mandolin, banjo, guitar, whistles), Tommy Mackey (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals), and Mick Martin (bodhran, uilleann pipes, low whistles, guitar, vocals). They chose the name “The Kilkennys” in 2008, after their home city of Kilkenny.

Ballyheigue Meet the band: Ballyheigue is a six-piece Irish band specializing in traditional instrumental and vocal Irish songs. Comprised of family members Jim, Alison, and Emily Ott, with Carl Droessler, Rob McCullough and Seth Enz. They have played at various locations around the tri-state area.
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The Lads- Dubuque, Iowa

Meet The Lads: Back in 1998 The Lads were born. It’s collection of local talent that enjoys celebrating their Irish and American roots. Featuring vocals, piano, guitar, whistles and the fiddle, The Lads play favorite Irish pub melodies, ballads and rebels songs. Should you stop down, be prepared to sing along with this group of Irish partiers because they believe the real joy of a Hooley is best realized when all are engaged and active. So bring your thirst for fun and be prepared to raise your voices and bevies to all that is great about being an Irish American!

Gould and Jaeger- Delafield, Wisconsin- Dubuque, Iowa

Ian Gould and Lukas Jaeger, a dynamic new duo, mesmerize audiences with their mastery of guitar, violin, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, harmonicas, and vocals. Their performances are infused with an electrifying energy that captivates listeners from the first chord to the final note, delivering a sound that is both vibrant and unforgettable. With their diverse instrumental skills and infectious enthusiasm, Gould and Jaeger are making a significant impact on the music scene!

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Rory Maken– Dublin

Meet Rory: A seasoned performer with over 34 years on the road, Rory has toured extensively with The Makem Brothers, and the Makem and Spain Brothers and for 17 years played guitar with his father, Tommy Makem. He has played sold-out venues, festivals, and theaters throughout the United States, Canada, England, Scotland and Ireland. At his best on stage, Rory captivates his audiences with charisma, passion for the songs, poetry, history, humor and skilled musicianship. The love of song runs deep in the family. Through more than a quarter century of plying his craft, Rory has established himself as one of the leading forces in the song tradition of Irish music… and so… the tradition continues.

Aoife Scott – Dublin
Aoife Scott is an award winning folk singer and songwriter based in Dublin, Ireland. Born into the legendary Black Family, Aoife is steadily rising to the top of the traditional and folk music scene, and has long enjoyed success as an established artist in her own right

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Thrilled to announce the 2025 Irish Hooley Music Festival of Dubuque entertainment

Countdown to the Irish Hooley!