November 15th, 2026. Rockfield House, Kells.
Aisling Ni Choisdealbha and Damian O Brien
Fiddle & Fiddle
Aisling Ni Choisdealbha & Damian O Brien live in Kilcloon Co. Meath.
Aisling is a renowned fiddle and piano player originally from Tipperary with numerous All Ireland Titles , including the much sought after Senior Fiddle title. Aisling is currently the Director of the Traditional Music Ensemble in Maynooth University, a position she has held for nearly 10 years.
Damian O'Brien is originally from Leitrim, & is a member of the Inisfree Ceili Band who won the Senior All Ireland Band competition, and who continue to perform together around the country. He has recorded many acclaimed albums , with the Inisfree band, a family recording, the group Síona and with the Piano Accordion player Oliver Loughlin.
Sunday, 15th November 2026
Rockfield House, Kells, Co. Meath A82V9D5
Rockfield House was built by Thomas Rothwell at the end of the eighteenth century. At the time it was built, the Rothwell family owned well over 3,000 acres in County Meath. Thomas Rothwell married Louisa Pratt, daughter of Mervin Pratt and his wife Madeline Jackson of Cabra Castle and Enniscoe House, respectively. Over the generations, the Rothwells married local land-owning families.
During the 20th century it was owned by the Pigeon and Cameron families. At the turn of the 21st Century it was purchased by Trevor and Bernie Fitzherbert (originally from Blackcastle Estate). They carried out a substantial programme of refurbishment and redecoration and returned the house and surrounding courtyards to its former glory.
Sean Mac Gabhann
Button Accordion
Seán Mac Gabhann is a highly regarded traditional Irish accordion player an accomplished traditional Irish accordion player from Ashbourne, County Meath who has notably performed with the famed Naomh Padraig Céilí Band. Currently living in Inadiana, USA, Seán is featured in traditional collections like the ITMA's Cumar recording and archived sessions via CCÉ playing sets of reels and jigs. Seán’s playing features on recordings such as Lámh ar Lámh: Many Hands and Cumar, showcasing his contribution to the rich Meath traditional music tradition. He has also performed at major traditional music events and festivals, continuing the Mac Gabhann family’s strong musical legacy and helping to promote Irish traditional music to new generations.
