The Keening

A Mayo Day Festival Celebrating the Irish Wake 

With special guests
Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin,
Kevin Toolis and Composer Peter Reynolds

Explore the traditions and ancient arts of the Irish Wake in Ireland's only Festival dedicated to celebrating the wonders of the Irish Wake.

Rediscover for yourself how our ancestors used keening, song, Sean Nós, poetry and storytelling to heal the wounds of mortality, overcome their grief and celebrate the sweet joys of life.

Saturday, 3rd May 2025

The Oratory of The Old Convent, Mulranny

2pm - Keening Workshop

3pm - Wake Workshops and Stories

Free of Charge - Booking is essential

7.30pm - Concert

A celebration in Sean Nós, song, music and bardic poetry of the lost arts of the Irish Wake with renowned Sean Nós Singer Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin, Bafta winner and Bardic Poet Kevin Toolis, international composer Peter Reynolds and other Musicians.

Free of Charge - Booking is essential

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A circular logo with the words 'WONDERS OF THE WAKE' around the outer edge, and a decorative, symmetrical knot design in the center.
Text in Irish about climate change and a colorful geometric globe.

For further information regarding the Festrival please Contactl: Kevin Toolis at Email: book@wondersofthewake.com
Ph: 00353860713973

Three stained glass windows with blue and green geometric patterns inside a dark room, each illuminated by a small candle at the bottom.