Talented Laois artists are Roscrea bound

Roscrea Heritage Society will welcome Laura Scott from Borris-in-Ossory (pictured above), Taidhg Dalton from the Pike of Rushall and Edel Conway from Clonaslee to the Black Mills later this month | Local Library

placeholder image — Roscrea Heritage Society will welcome Laura Scott from Borris-in-Ossory (pictured above), Taidhg Dalton from the Pike of Rushall and Edel Conway from Clonaslee to the Black Mills later this month | Local Library

Three very talented Laois artists will perform in Roscrea’s Blackmills

Roscrea Heritage Society invite you to enjoy the best of live music in a unique setting with very talented Laois musicians Laura, Taidhg and Edel in Roscrea’s stunning Blackmills venue.

Renowned for its excellent acoustic properties, the mill provides an intimate and atmospheric venue for live music.

Laura Scott is a singer from Borris-in-Ossory, she also plays fiddle, guitar and is an accomplished harpist. Growing up in a musical family, she is a two-time All-Ireland Fleadh Ceoil Singing Champion. Laura has a passion for traditional Irish music and song and enjoys teaching and sharing songs and tunes.

Joining Laura is Taidhg Dalton, a talented Bodhrán, guitar and flute player from the Pike of Rushall. Taidhg has earned numerous All Ireland titles at Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann, establishing himself as one of the region’s outstanding traditional musicians.

Also performing is Edel Conway, a concertina player and singer from Clonaslee. Raised in a rich tradition of Irish music, Edel has developed a deep love and appreciation for the music and song of her heritage, bringing warmth and authenticity to every performance.

Together, this extremely talented trio have performed at a wide range of prestigious festivals and events, including Electric Picnic, Fleadh Cheoil, Forest Fest, Ballyshannon Folk Festival, Glenties Harvest Fair, and many more.

The gig is on Friday, 26th June and doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now at €10 and as seating is limited, tickets must be purchased in advance via Eventbrite.