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Description
Eimear and David have been performing as a duo for the last number of years across the US at festivals including IrishFest Atlanta, the infamous John D. McGurk’s and as part of the Irish Rambling House touring troupe.
Eimear Arkins is an award winning musician and singer from County Clare, now living in St. Louis, MO. She has toured throughout the US, Ireland and beyond with acclaimed bands like Cherish The Ladies, Téada, and Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas. She is regularly seen performing with harp player and St Louis native, Eileen Gannon and guitar/bouzouki player and singer David McKindley-Ward. Eimear has also toured extensively with the international music organization Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann on concert tours throughout Ireland, Britain, North America and Canada and with the internationally renowned show Brú Ború.
Award winning musician and singer, David McKindley-Ward, grew up in the DC area steeped in folk, American and old time music. His traditional singing style and versatile accompaniment skills meant a transition to Irish music was a great fit. David has collaborated with Irish singers and instrumentalists alike including Billy McComiskey; Eimear Arkins; Liz Hanley; and Joey Abarta and Brenda Castles as The Sheep Stealers. He has recorded a number of albums with long time friend and songwriter Letitia VanSant. Over the last few years, he has made a name for himself as a touring artist across the US, Ireland and the UK.
And.... In addition to the concert Eimear and David will conduct a workshop at the Irish Heritage Center between 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Here are the details:
Irish song workshop with Eimear Arkins & David McKindley-Ward.
Join Eimear and David for a workshop exploring Irish folk and traditional songs. This workshop will also include an introduction to lilting - Irish mouth music. No Irish singing experience required, non-singers and instrumentalists also welcome.
Just $15 in addition to your ticket to the concert!
Date & Time
Thu, Jul 31, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Venue Details
Irish Heritage Center
3905 Eastern AvenueCincinnati, Ohio 45226
Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati
The Irish Heritage Center was founded to promote the Irish Culture through the study of customs, dance, education, film, genealogy, history, language, lectures, literature, music, mythology, poetry, social interaction, song, sport, theater and the visual arts. You don’t have to be Irish to experience all that we have to offer. Everyone is welcome! You just have to want to have a good time.