Peia

An Evening of Song & Story at Kells Priory with Peia, Rónán Ó Snodaigh & Candlelit Tales Join us for a rare and intimate open-air gathering at the ancient grounds of Kells Priory for a night steeped in the old songs and the enduring power of story. This special evening brings together two luminous voices in the folk tradition, Peia and Rónán Ó Snodaigh, in collaboration with the spellbinding storytellers of Candlelit Tales. Peia Luzzi is a song carrier, folklorist, and multi-instrumentalist whose voice carries the echo of ancient tradition. Drawing from her Irish and Old World European roots, Peia revives centuries-old ballads, laments, and mountain songs with reverence and vitality. Her performances, often described as timeless and transcendent - are woven with the hypnotic sounds of harmonium and charangón, carrying listeners through landscapes of longing, memory, and spirit. Rónán Ó Snodaigh, founding member of the legendary Irish band Kíla, is renowned for his fiercely original songwriting and electrifying bodhrán playing. Fusing poetic lyricism with rhythm-rich improvisation, Rónán embodies the spirit of both bard and rebel — invoking the mysticism of Turlough O’Carolan with the raw presence of a folk visionary. His solo performances are visceral, joyful, and deeply rooted in the storytelling traditions of Ireland. Interwoven through the music will be live mythic storytelling by Candlelit Tales, whose evocative, candlelit performances breathe new life into Ireland’s ancient legends. Their presence brings another dimension of depth and enchantment to the night - inviting us to remember, imagine, and belong. We offer this night as a gathering of voices - human, elemental and ancestral - in an open-air setting that echoes with history. Come be moved, inspired, and transported. All proceeds from this event will go to support the Teacht Aniar Project - a cultural reclamation initiative rooted in Irish language, song, and story. Your presence helps breathe life into a collective remembering.