Jul 27, 2026
A Special Twinning Celebration
As part of this year’s Sean McCarthy Weekend, we are delighted to announce a special twinning event between Sheehan’s Thatched House, Finuge and Teac Mallon, Meigh, Co. Armagh.
Both venues share a deep commitment to preserving and celebrating Ireland’s rich heritage of traditional music, song, storytelling and community. This special occasion marks the beginning of a lasting friendship between two centres dedicated to keeping our cultural traditions alive.
Sheehan’s Thatched House, Finuge
Saturday, 1st August
4.00pm
Everyone is warmly invited to join us for this unique celebration of culture, friendship and tradition as we mark this memorable milestone together.
Jul 16, 2026
Join us for a special Opening Night of the Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend with Elle Marie O Dwyer Music
An evening of song, story and tradition to begin a weekend celebrating the music, culture and lasting legacy of Sean McCarthy in the heart of North Kerry.
This special concert takes place at Teach Siamsa Finuge and is proudly sponsored by the Horgan family, Finuge, in loving memory of Claire Vivian (Horgan), whose memory and connection to the Finuge community is fondly remembered 
As we look ahead to this year’s festival, our new website is now live — with tickets available and Ballad & Storytelling entries now open online for the first time.
Tickets available now via Eventbrite
www.finugeweekend.com
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Jul 14, 2026
Looking for a great way to spend your Sunday afternoon?
Join us at Sheehan’s Thatched Cottage, Finuge for our Craft Fair & Car Boot Sale.
Sunday, 2nd August
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Come along, browse the stalls, pick up a bargain, and enjoy the atmosphere in the beautiful surroundings of Sheehan’s Thatched Cottage.
Interested in having a stall? We’d love to hear from you! For all enquiries, please email info@finugeweekend.com.
Jul 13, 2026
Entries for this year’s Sean McCarthy Ballad Competition are now officially closed.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to enter. We have been delighted by the fantastic response and are grateful to each songwriter for sharing their original work with us. Your passion for songwriting and Irish ballad tradition is what makes this competition so special.
Our adjudication panel will now begin the shortlisting process, and we will be in contact with the finalists during the week.
Thank you once again to everyone who entered, and we wish you the very best of luck. We look forward to welcoming the finalists to Finuge as part of the Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend.
Jun 28, 2026
We’re putting the finishing touches to this year’s Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend programme, and excitement is building for another unforgettable August Bank Holiday in Finuge.
Tickets for our weekend events are now on sale on Eventbrite! Search “Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend”
Stay tuned as we reveal the full programme over the coming days. We can’t wait to welcome you for a weekend of music, song, storytelling and community.
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Jun 22, 2026
The August Bank Holiday Weekend may still be a few weeks away, but preparations are well underway for another memorable Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend in Finuge.
From Teach Siamsa to the unique atmosphere of Sheehan’s Thatched House, these special venues will once again host a celebration of music, song, storytelling and community.
Tickets for Friday night concert with Elle Marie O’Dwyer and Ballad & Storytelling events are now on sale on Eventbrite – “Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend”
Your support through the festival helps us continue to grow and develop the festival, and we look forward to welcoming you to Finuge this August Bank Holiday Weekend.
