Saoirse Irish Band

Saoirse (Gaelic word for freedom) are a vibrant vocal and dance group from Melbourne. Saoirse delight their audiences with their beautiful renditions of traditional Irish ballads and original works, they will join hands to offer some spirited jigs and reels to get your feet tapping.

Saoirse have performed at some great festivals including the Port Fairy Folk Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, the National Folk Festival, and many other music venues throughout Australia.

Saoirse are a Melbourne based Celtic Folk band with a great reputation as world class entertainers. With soaring vocal harmonies and masterful musicianship they are a band to be reckoned with!

Anthony O'Neill on guitar, fiddle and vocals
Bernadette O’Neill on bodhran and vocals
Kerry McManus on accordion, whistle and vocals