Music At Maddens Podcast

Music at Maddens podcast from the snug upstairs in Belfast’s home of trad. Yarns, pints and laughs with well known faces from the trad music scene. Locals, visitors are all welcome to join in the chat - with Lynette Fay.

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Music At Maddens Podcast #004 “Belfast TradFest” with Dónal O'Connor

July 28, 2025 • Maddens Bar • Season 1 • Episode 4

Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay.

This week we welcome Artistic Director, Dónal O'Connor to the podcast.

We cover Drinking Water at Maddens, Belfast TradFest, Donald's First Session, Growing up in a Musical Family, Rebelling against Music as a Teenager, Bringing a Walkman to Sessions, Preserving Irish Music, Belfast TradFest 2025, The importance of Authenticity and much more.

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McIlroy Guitars

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