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About The Band

Based out of the Southern Tier region of New York, Kilrush is the premier band specializing in a wide range of musical styles from traditional Irish to contemporary Celtic and Celtic rock.

Kilrush was formed in 2001 as a traditional session group that played in coffee shops and pubs throughout the region. The band is named for the town of Kilrush, a coastal town in Ireland’s County Clare. It is also the ancestral home of one of the founding members.

In the twenty-plus years since, Kilrush has played countless venues and festivals such as The Great American Irish Festival, Irish 2000, The Hooley on the Hudson and many more.

Band Members

Todd Allen – Bass

Fun Fact: Todd can play the baritone horn, trombone, and tuba. For a brief period, he played drums for Kilrush, too!

Abbie Dolan – Violin

Fun Fact: Abbie started playing Irish music in college, and spent time in Ireland performing in pubs, festivals, on trains and in the street.

Brian Casey – Percussion

Fun Fact: Brian traveled to Ireland regularly on business, and teaches at the Catskills Irish Arts Week, and does workshops in Ireland.

Tim Sanphy – Lead vocals, fiddle, banjo

Fun Fact: Tim is one of the original members of Kilrush, and has written some of their original music.

Chris Sherwood – Guitar, vocals

Fun Fact: In addition to playing music, Chris has also published two novels!

Dave Rice – Drums

Fun Fact: Dave has his own recording studio, Basement Audio, and has worked on over 300 projects and collaborations.

Music Genres

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RESERVATIONS

FREE ADMISSION | Walk-ins Encouraged | Now Accepting Limited Reservations | Limited Space Available

Please note: This is a first-come, first-served event. We are accepting a limited number of reservations. When the pub reaches capacity, we’ll manage a waitlist for incoming guests. For more information, visit theirishharppub.com/reservations or call us directly.