Roscommon based Traditional group Gatehouse have gone from strength to strength since the release of their critically acclaimed solo album,Tús Nua,in 2016. The album received a rare 5 star review from The Irish Times,and it was shortlisted by The Irish Times with three other albums for album of 2016.

Gatehouse have been very busy touring Ireland,The UK and Norway,along with playing prestigious festivals such as The Trip To Birmingham Festival,Return To Camden Town,Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann and The Copenhagen Irish Festival amongst others.

The Gatehouse line up is made up of highly regarded young singer,Rachel Garvey,multi instrumentalist Jacinta McEvoy on guitar and concertina,John McEvoy on fiddle and John Wynne on flutes and whistles.

Tús Nua was described by The Irish Times as “an unerring gem” and the CD is in “that elusive “must have” category for years to come”. Internationally famous fiddler,Martin Hayes states that Tús nua ‘is beautifully arranged and recorded. Everything happening here is authentic.”

Catch this fantastic band when thye play Matt Molloy's Yard Bar on Tuesday, 26th June. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets available on the door on the night.