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“The punk spirit of Irish traditional music…Irish Rock’n’Roll is impossible to shake off.” Mojo
“A raucous power… not seen since the heyday of The Pogues” Uncut
“Revitalising Irish trad for a new generation with rowdy reinterpretations of hand-me-down odes to sex, devilry and drink (mainly drink)… they elevate the displaced and the downtrodden, sticking two fingers up to the establishment and, in doing so, yank a thread that unites all rebel music from folk to punk and rap” The Guardian
“An essential step- up for one of the most defiant yet inherently honest forces in modern Irish music.” Hot Press
The Mary Wallopers were formed by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy and their friend Sean McKenna.
They began traveling the length and breadth of Ireland singing and collecting songs before expanding to a blistering 6 piece that has torn up the live circuit over the past 3 years.
With their 7 Drunken Nights Winter Tour of Ireland nearly completely sold out The Wallopers will be playing three massive festival gigs in Ireland this summer – and now announce a special intimate gig in DeBarra’s Folk Club on Thursday 17th of July.
Tickets on sale 10am Friday 20th June from www.debarra.ie
Speaking on the upcoming gig, Ray Blackwell, manager of DeBarra’s says:
“Charles and Andrew Hendy’s first introduction to DeBarra’s folk club was in 2018, opening up for iconic Dundalk punk-folk poet Jinx Lennon. Since that memorable occasion, they’ve performed in DeBarra’s under multiple guises – The Mary Wallopers, T.P.M. and even hosting a legendary trad session on New Year’s Day 2020.”
“We are thrilled that The Mary Wallopers will be returning to DeBarra’s on July 17th for a special intimate show, amidst the roar of their incredible national and international success – it really feels like a full circle moment. The Mary Wallopers are real ones! Beir Bua, Mary Wallopers!’’
Tickets go on sale 10am this Friday (20th June) from www.debarra.ie