Where History Meets Harmony
With a presence in Loughrea stretching back over 340 years, the Carmelite Sisters made Mount Carmel Monastery their final home in 1831.
Today this beautiful building is in private ownership and remains deeply interwoven with community life. The Mount Carmel Concerts series will be staged in the former chapel of Mount Carmel Monastery.
The Mount Carmel Concerts
The Mount Carmel Concerts series offers you the opportunity to hear some of Ireland’s finest musicians and singers in the uniquely historical and intimate setting of Mount Carmel Chapel.
With only 70 seats and truly remarkable acoustics, this is simply the perfect concert setting.
Captivating Concerts at Mount Carmel
Sean Keane
13th March 2025
The best folk singer of his generation” – Q Magazine. “Thrillingly expressive” – The Irish Times.
Award winning folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Sean Keane opens our Mount Carmel Concerts series, and we invite you to join us for what will be a very special evening
Brian Kennedy
11th April 2025
Madison Square Garden with Van Morrison, Ronnie Scott’s with Stevie Wonder, the remarkable Brian Kennedy has done it all during a career spanning over three decades, and his extraordinary voice continues to enchant audiences across the world.
Hear him up close and personal in the uniquely intimate setting of Mount Carmel Chapel.
Ultan Conlon
9th May 2025
Renowned troubadour Ultan Conlon sings “songs of substance, told with intelligence and wry observation” (Hot Press) and for this very special performance in Mount Carmel, he is joined by Jimmy Higgins (The Stunning), Alan Kelly (Eddi Reader), and Michael O’Connor (Sharon Shanon).
The Contempo Quartet
24th May 2025
Founded in Bucharest in 1995, and enchanting audiences in Ireland since 2003, The Contempo Quartet has won 14 international prizes for their powerful performances, and was appointed at RTE’s Quartet In Residence in 2013.
This performance in the unique surroundings of Mount Carmel Chapel is brought to you by the Galway Music Residency with free admission. Tickets will be issued to ensure proper management of the event.
Martin Hayes
August 2025
Martin Hayes’ soulful interpretations of traditional Irish music are recognised the world over for their exquisite musicality, irresistible rhythm and relentless innovation.
He has performed in concert halls across the world with people like Sting, Paul Simon and the RTE Concert Orchestra. Martin is the artistic director of Masters of Tradition, an annual festival in Bantry, County Cork.
Contact us
Mount Carmel Chapel,
Loughrea, Co. Galway
H62 AV62
info@mountcarmelconcerts.ie