• The Kane Sisters

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  • In Memory of Paddy Fahey

    New album available

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The Kane Sisters

From North Connemara, Liz and Yvonne Kane, known as The Kane Sisters, are much respected musicians and educators. Born in Letterfrack, they were educated in Kylemore Abbey School. They were taught music by the great Sligo musician and music teacher, Mary Finn and by their grandfather, Jimmy Mullen.

From a young age, they have been very influenced by the traditional music of Sligo and East Galway, in particular the music of the master composer and fiddle player Paddy Fahey.

Liz and Yvonne first came to national and international prominence during the three year period in which they toured with accordion player, Sharon Shannon as members of her band, The Woodchoppers. They travelled all over the world with her band and are featured artists on Sharon’s album ‘The Diamond Mountain Sessions’. At that time, a Hot Press review by Siobhan Long confirmed ‘...while 'Fire in their Bellies' (with Liz and Yvonne Kane) is ensemble playing at its best and most naked.'

Following this period of touring with Sharon Shannon, they decided to embark musically on their own and they recorded their first album in 2002 entitled ‘The Well Tempered Bow’. The Kane Sisters toured Ireland and the United States following the release of their first album and they followed up with a second album ‘Under the Diamond’ in 2004 and third album in 2010 called ‘Side by side’.

In 2022 they release their fourth album ‘In Memory of Paddy Fahey’ featuring 15 of his compositions as well as newly written tunes from both Liz and Yvonne.

Based in Letterfrack they have a solid teaching schedule with a large number of fiddle students both locally and virtually.

newly released album

In Memory of Paddy Fahey

  • Released :
    August 24, 2022
newly released "special edition"

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Discography

In Memory of Paddy Fahey (2022)

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Under the Diamond (2004)

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The Well Tempered Bow (2002)

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Come and see us live

Upcoming concerts

  • Jan 6 & 7, 2023

    Claregalway, Co. Galway, Ireland
    The Claregalway Hotel
    Special guests in Matt Keane Annual concert
    Map

    Jan 31, 2023

    Glasgow, Scotland
    Celtic Connections
    Special guests w/ Cherish the Ladies

    Feb 6, 2023

    An Rinn, Co Waterford, Ireland
    Tionól Nioclás Tóibín
    Lunchtime free concert with John Blake

    Feb 24, 2023

    Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland
    The Gathering
    Gleneagle INEC Arena
    19:00

    Mar 12, 2023

    Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
    Drawing from the Well
    National Concert Hall
    19:30

    Apr 26, 2023

    Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
    with John Blake
    Renahan Hall, St. Patrick's Pontifical College

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  • Nov 06, 2022

    Melbourne, AU
    Rod Laver Arena

    Nov 20, 2022

    Melbourne, AU
    Rod Laver Arena

    Dec 8, 2022

    Melbourne, AU
    Rod Laver Arena

    Dec 8, 2022

    Stockholm, Sweden
    Annexet

    Dec 8, 2022

    Berlin, Germany
    Mercedes-Benz Arena

    Sep 18, 2022

    Monterrey, Mexico
    Machaca

    Sep 18, 2022

    Moscow, Russia
    Olimpiyskiy

    The Europeen Tour 2022 - Booking Enqueries

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