A POPULAR festival has been forced to cancel a number of gigs – as the nation braces for “extraordinary” Storm Eowyn to hit.
Met Eireann has placed every single county under a red warning tomorrow.
TradFest bosses have made the decision to cancel some shows for safety reasons after the storm was described as one of the most severe Ireland has ever seen.
The traditional festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year as Ireland’s leading trad and folk fest.
The festival boasts Irish music and culture at the best venues in Dublin city centre and beyond.
Festival organisers said: “The safety of artists, teams and guests of TradFest is our utmost priority.
“We appreciate that many of you may be travelling to join us this week and are concerned about the recent weather reports.
“For the duration of the red weather warning issued for Dublin, there are no TradFest events scheduled.
“However, all Friday lunchtime and early evening shows in Swords Castle, Malahide Castle, Dublin Castle, the GPO, and Collins Barracks are going to be rescheduled or postponed.
“We are in the process of contacting all ticket holders directly via email; due to the large volume of enquiries, we’d ask you to bear with us while we work as quickly as we can.”
There is good news for some festival-goers, as some gigs are set to go ahead.
Organisers said: “The following shows on Friday 24th will all proceed as normal: Kíla, Seán Keane, Eric Bibb, Yankari & Ines Khai, DUG, Frankie Gavin and De Dannan, BIIRD, Ocean Child as part of the Celebration of Stephen Rea, Systir, Laoise Kelly, Mick Hanly, Ralph McTell, Stockton’s Wing and Voices of Fingal, as well as the Smithwick’s Sessions in Temple Bar.
“All other events on Saturday and Sunday across the city and county will proceed as planned.”
“As a small, independent festival, we really appreciate your continued support, understanding and patience – we very much look forward to welcoming you to TradFest 2025.”
Meanwhile, a number of stores including Dunnes Stores, Lidl, Aldi, SuperValu and Tesco are all set to close tomorrow.
Bosses have made the decision for safety reasons after the storm was described “one of the most severe” to hit Ireland’s shores.
Aldi Ireland, who has 163 stores, said: “For the safety of our colleagues and customers, all ALDI Ireland stores will remain closed during the red weather warnings, which comes into effect overnight.
“We will reopen only when it is deemed safe to do so.
“We will keep you updated. Stay safe.”
Lidl Ireland also said its 181 shops will open when it is safe to do so.
They said: “Due to Storm Eowyn, all Lidl Ireland/Lidl Northern Ireland stores will close on Friday 24 January during any red weather warning that is in place.
“Stores are planned to reopen one hour after weather warnings lift in local areas, if safe to do so.
“Customers are advised to check latest weather warning information for their local area. Stay safe.”
WHEN WILL RED ALERT START IN MY COUNTY?
MET Eireann has issued several Status Red wind warnings across the country.
- 2am-10am: Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford
- 3am -11am: Clare and Galway
- 4am-12pm: Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo
- 6am-11am: Cavan, Monaghan, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, Roscommon and Tipperary
- 7am-2pm: Donegal
- 7am-2pm: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry
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