Sunday 15th March 2026
Location: Sullivan’s Taproom
Buíoch is an Irish Traditional Music band stemming from the Midlands of Ireland. Buíoch compose, arrange and write all their own melodies, which gives the band a traditional yet progressive sound that is unique and energetic. Buíoch is the Irish word for “Thankful”. This group typifies the meaning behind their name; they are deeply grateful and humbled to play music and perform. Their debut album “Buíoch“ released on 09/08/2023. Beidh tú Buíoch iad a chloisteáil and feidhmiú!

All four members, Ruaidhrí Tierney (Button Accordion), David Harte (Double Bass), Kurt Dinneen Carroll (Tin Whistle and Uilleann Pipes) and Dale McKay (Guitar) call Co. Laois in the heart of Ireland, their home. The band first formed when Dale approached Ruaidhrí to compose music for a project called ‘Laois Local live performance’. This initiative tasked musicians with creating original music during the covid pandemic, when musicians really felt the hard reality of not being able to do what they love due to lockdown. David joined the band at this time and coined our name ‘Buíoch’. Buíoch is the Irish word for ‘Thankful’ and we are very grateful to be creating and playing music together. Kurt joined the band in 2022, contributing enormously to Buíoch’s music and overall sound. Buíoch composes and arranges all their own melodies, which gives the band a traditional yet progressive sound that is unique and energetic.
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