Irish Artists For Palestine have announced a string of events to celebrate the folk traditions between Ireland and Palestine. The performances will feature Galway natives Fergal Scahill, Ruth Smith and traveling from Ramallah in the Occupied West Bank of Palestine, Mohammed Kahla and Abed Alqam.

IAFP explains that they are "a coalition of artists announcing an all-island programme of solidarity events in light of the current genocidal attack and siege on Gaza, and the ongoing occupation of Palestine."

Featured artist Fergal Scahill is a proficient multi-instrumentalist and educator, is recognized for his agile fiddle techniques and Tune a Day initiative.

Ruth Smith, a multi-disciplinary artist, educator, and therapeutic bodyworker, hails from and operates out of County Galway. Her work blends a passion for music, arts outreach, poetics, social justice, and trauma-informed practice.

 

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The event is a part of Galway Tradfest and will have 4 dates in Balbriggan on November 10, Headford on November 13, Inis Oírr on November 14 and Galway on November 17.

Special guest Róisín El Cherif will be joining the event for The Lark, Balbriggan and Campbell’s Tavern, Headford.

On social media, the IAFP collective said,"We can’t wait to welcome our 2 Palestinian friends to Ireland and show them the love and solidarity of the Irish people while sharing our music and culture with each other."

Tickets for the event start at €15.00 and can be found here.