Festival of Folk – Daoirí Farrell (IRE)

Back at Burrinja for another unforgettable night

He’s ‘the real deal’, said Mark Radcliffe, presenter of the BBC’s ‘Folk Show’ when Dublin’s Daoirí Farrell first appeared on the show back in 2016. 

Less than a year later the traditional Irish singer and bouzouki player was presented with two BBC Folk Awards at The Royal Albert Hall in London for his breakthrough album, ‘True Born Irishman’.

‘He has the best Irish traditional voice currently around; if there’s better, I’ve yet to hear it.’ Folk Radio UK/KLOF

He has gone on to release three further albums, and to tour and perform across the world, including at Celtic Connections (Scotland), the National Folk Festival (Australia), Milwaukee Irish Festival (U.S.A.), Rudostadt Festival (Germany), the National Concert Hall (Ireland) and Cambridge Folk Festival (England). He has been hailed by the greats of Irish folk music and received numerous nominations in Ireland’s RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards, with touring including a UK tour with the Transatlantic Sessions and USA tours as guest vocalist for Lúnasa.  Daoiríhas also performed with Ralph McTell and Dónal Lunny and even sung on the UK’s flagship news programme BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme.

‘His powerfully unadorned vocals might be from any era, variously recalling Paul Brady and Andy Irvine…it’s a powerful statement.’ **** Mojo

In 2026 his trio has been selected for a prestigious showcase slot at the European world music event WOMEX in Gran Canaria and in 2027 the Tonkünstler Orchestra and Daoirí will perform songs and tunes from Daoirí’s catalogue, arranged by Gast Waltzing, in The Musikverein in Vienna.

About Burrinja's Festival of Folk

Experience the spirit of the Port Fairy Folk Festival closer to home with Burrinja's Festival of Folk 2027. Throughout March, Burrinja presents three outstanding folk music artists, bringing world-class storytelling, musicianship and heartfelt performances to the Dandenong Ranges. From contemporary voices to celebrated performers, each concert showcases the rich diversity and enduring appeal of folk music. Whether you're a lifelong folk enthusiast or simply love exceptional live music, Festival of Folk offers an intimate and inspiring concert series not to be missed.

Daoirí Farrell - photo credit Eddie Cavanagh