David Munnelly Trio

David Munnelly Trio on stage in Ballina

BALLINA Arts Centre welcomes back the popular trio started by David Munnelly for a not-to-be-missed concert this evening (Wednesday, February 8).

Accordion maestro Munnelly, a native of Erris, is widely regarded as one of the most influential Irish accordion players of his generation, having played with legendary bands such as De Dannan and The Chieftains.

Shane McGowan (guitar) comes from an area in south Sligo and joined Dave and the band in June 2010. Other bands he has toured with are Lunasa, Zakir Hussain, Sean and Dolores Keane, Blas, Slide, Geraldine McGowan, John Carty, and At The Racket, among others.

Joseph McNulty (fiddle) is an accomplished musician on both fiddle and bodhran. He credits a lot of his success to having spent years in the company of Peter Horan (RIP), who was regarded as one of Sligo’s finest musicians.

It promises to be a wonderful night of music in Ballina Arts Centre. Tickets cost €16/€14 and credit card bookings can be made online at www.ballinaartscentre.com or by dialling (096) 73593.