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The Snug Bar Traditional Irish & Folk Ballads

Diarmuid Gaffney

Renowned Irish folk vocalist and guitarist known for authentic trad vocals, storytelling ballads, and Sunday fireside session leadership.

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The Snug Bar
VENUE RESIDENCY
Nortons Digbeth
STAGE SPACE
The Snug Bar
SOUND ENGINEERING
d&b Audiotechnik / Snug Session
ATMOSPHERE & LICENSING
2AM / 3AM Late License
ABOUT THE ARTIST

BIOGRAPHY & STAGE ROSTER

Diarmuid Gaffney is a cornerstone of Nortons' musical identity. A guardian of the Sunday unamplified session, Diarmuid leads musicians through traditional reels, historic rebel tunes, and beloved folk standards, ensuring the living heritage of Irish music thrives weekly on Meriden Street.
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The Back Room & Snug Bar Lineups

State-of-the-art concert lighting, full d&b PA setup, and genuine Irish pub hospitality right in Birmingham's Irish Quarter.

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Perfect Pint of Guinness On Tap

Direct from our 1-metre cold cellar line chilled to 3.5°C, poured fresh while you enjoy the live set.

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Wood-Fired Pizza Kitchen

Hand-stretched sourdough pizzas fired on-site till 10pm every weekend.

DIGITAL EPK

LISTEN & CONNECT

SPOTIFY DISCOGRAPHY SPOTIFY

Stream studio recordings, festival anthems, and official singles directly on Spotify.

▶ Open Artist on Spotify
LIVE VIDEO FOOTAGE YOUTUBE

Watch electrifying live performance clips and crowd singalongs from recent shows.

▶ Watch on YouTube
LIVE AT NORTONS DIGBETH THE VENUE

Nothing matches the energy of a live gig in The Back Room. 500 singing punters, thunderous bass, and cold pints of stout.

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BIRMINGHAM'S HOME OF LIVE IRISH MUSIC

CATCH THEM LIVE AT NORTONS DIGBETH

500-CAPACITY VENUE • CONCERT SOUND • 1-METRE GUINNESS LINE

Free admission for weekend sessions, unamplified trad in The Snug Bar, and powerhouse ticketed touring acts in The Back Room. 43-45 Meriden Street, Digbeth.

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