Experience the world premiere of Dúchas na Dothra, celebrating Tallaght’s story through luminous, powerful music. Before Tallaght had streets, the river had a name, An Dothra (The Dodder). Dúchas na Dothra flows beside that river through centuries of light, laughter and resilience. Newly composed by Tom Doorley and performed by the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland the work moves from monastery bells to folk song houses, from mill wheels to stadium cheers. Pipes, strings and driving rhythm merge into a living soundscape that reconnects Tallaght to itself — reminding us that home is not just a place, but the flow between people, memory, and music.
The Orchestra is a 60 strong ensemble of some of Ireland’s leading traditional and classical musicians established by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in the 1980s. The Orchestra has performed in Cork City Hall, the Millenium Forum, Derry, The RDS, The National Opera House, Wexford, The Barbican, London and at TradFest 2020 they performed in Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin. Its performances offer a rich cultural experience that showcases Ireland’s musical heritage through innovative and evocative music and song.
Presented By: TradFest
Duration: 90mins. No Interval
