Alannah Thornburgh is a musician from the wild west of Ireland.
Debut album ‘Shapeshifter’ out now!
"unforced, fluid and utterly at home in her own sound."
Irish Times
Alannah Thornburgh is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer with a focus on traditional Irish harp. Alannah’s music explores her family’s musical heritage, reimagining ancient airs and tunes from the Irish harping and American folk and jazz traditions.
Upcoming Shows
BWMF presents Notes from the Earth, ft Mary Reynolds, Edwina Guckian, Colm O'Regan, Vincent Woods, Alannah Thornburg & Diarmuid Ó Meachair.
The 16th Annual Ballincollig Winter Music Festival 2026 proudly presents an evening of reflection and discussion around the theme of "Loving the Earth at a time of ecological crisis" featuring internationally acclaimed, much loved nature activist and reformed landscape designer Mary Reynolds; Multi-award winning dancer and community activist Edwina Guckian; critically acclaimed comedian, broadcaster, author and "Climate Worrier" Colm O'Regan; prolific writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods; award winning composer and instrumentalist from the wild West of Ireland Alannah Thornburgh; and Diarmuid Ó Meachair, TG4 Young Musician of the Year and 3 time RTE Folk Awards nominee.
Carraig Bán CCÉ are delighted to host a series of workshops with some of Ireland’s best traditional Irish musicians and dancers. This class is designed for Harp players at an intermediate to advanced level of musicianship with at least 3 years’ experience.
Mark the beginning of spring this St. Brigid’s Day at The Sugar Club with live music & DJs playing from early to late across three stages.
LIVE:
Alannah Thornburgh (traditional Irish solo harp)
Leon Stax (funk & soul 6-piece)
Chief Keegan (instrumental jazz-funk-soul 4 piece)
DJ:
Little O and Pals (global bass, afrohouse, batida and more)
Hayley Connolly aka Moody C (afro, soul, experimental)
DJ Kixx (afrobeat, jazz, kwaito)
Telephones DJs (disco, boogie, funk, soul, house music)
Pablo Santo (Brazilian, Latin, disco, electronic)