Padraig Jack

His engaging shows at national and international festivals are performed in both English and Irish, as he proudly maintains his Gaeltacht roots.

He has made his mark on the Irish music scene, with his critically acclaimed debut ‘Making Sand’ garnering an RTÉ Folk Award nomination for ‘Best Original Song.’ The Aran Islands have produced writers like Liam O’Flaithearta and Máirtín Ó’Direáin, with Padraig Jack continuing the tradition of proudly writing and performing in his native tongue.

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