Meitheal - Mapping our musical tradition - Atlantic Irish Fest Presents

From the Irish word for ‘working collaboratively’, Meitheal is Modal Citizen Records’ in-house project ensemble that specialises in traditional music from their region. The band can range from a duo to an entire 12-piece depending on the venue and audience. Meitheal features some of the finest performers of traditional music from South Donegal, North Leitrim, and West Fermanagh. Their first album 'Songs of Erne Volume 1: Traditional Music from South Donegal and West Fermanagh' was released in 2017 and features guest performances from Steve Cooney and Junior Davey. Their follow-up album ‘Songs of Erne Volume 2: Border Music’ has been recorded and is due for release in 2022. Regular members of the group include multi-instrumentalist Seanan Brennan (Kila), Farrah Bogle on fiddle and vocals, singer and bodhran player Fiona Fitzpatrick (Seamas O’Rourke, The Messages) and Marc Geagan (Ronan Gallagher Band) on dobro, guitar, and double bass. The Meitheal performance is curated by Marc Geagan.