Appalachia & Ireland - Oliva Phillips and Aileen Lambert in concert, Wexford Arts Centre, May 2026. @michaelfortunefolklore

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

Traditional Songs and Ballads from Appalachia and Ireland

Here is a concert of songs and ballads by Olivia Phillips and Aileen Lambert in Wexford Arts Centre tonight. Brilliant concert exploring the shared songs and connections between Appalachia and Ireland and in a fantastic Arts Centre. Great songs and research by Olivia and Aileen and worth a listen.

Text: Michael Fortune

Appalachia & Ireland - Oliva Phillips and Aileen Lambert in concert, Wexford Arts Centre, May 2026.

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