Réalta

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Hailing from the Ulster city of Belfast, this award winning multiinstrumentalist group present an enchanting programme of Irish traditional dance music interspersed with the occasional air and song. Performing on duelling uilleann pipes, whistles, bodhrán, guitar, bouzouki, banjo, double bass and vocals, their unique sound and masterful musicianship has secured Réalta’s position as one of the most exciting acts on the Celtic music scene today.
“The new stars of Irish traditional music!”—The Irish News

“Réalta carry on the Bothy Band tradition of taking tunes by the
scruff of the neck and firing excitement through
them like hot flames!”—Herald Scotland

Conor Lamb—Uilleann Pipes, Whistles
Deirdre Galway—Guitar, Vocals
Dermot Mulholland—Bouzouki, Double Bass, Vocals, Banjo
Dermot Moynagh—Bodhrán, Percussion
Loïc Bléjean—Uilleann Pipes / Low Whistles


 

“Réalta – an exciting new name in Irish music – their approach is distinctive and invigorating and the results amazing!”

—Folk and Roots Magazine
“Réalta carry on the Bothy Band tradition of taking tunes by the scruff of the neck and firing excitement through them like hot flames! “
—Herald Scotland 
“A full bodied pipe and whistle extravaganza!” 
—Irish Music Magazine