Caladh Nua

Caladh Nua

Caladh Nua is a traditional Irish music group. The name combines an old Irish word for “harbour” or “shelter place” with the idea of a “new harbour” or “new shelter place”, suggesting a welcoming setting for music and song.

Formation and recordings

The group begins in 2009 and releases two albums: Happy Days and Next Stop. Both albums are described as critically acclaimed.

Performances and festivals

Caladh Nua makes its debut performance in October 2009 at the Copenhagen Irish Festival, appearing alongside acts including Dermot Byrne and Steve Cooney. The group goes on to perform at festivals in Europe, Canada and further afield, including the Lorient Festival Interceltique in France, Tønder Festival in Denmark, Mood Indigo in Mumbai and the Winnipeg Folk Festival in Canada.

Notable appearance

In March 2010, the band is invited by Ireland’s president, Mary McAleese, to perform at Áras an Uachtaráin for the annual Presidential St. Patrick’s Day celebration.