New music and arts weekender planned for Hotel Doolin in west Clare

A new and unique music and arts event will take place in Hotel Doolin, later this month, it has been announced.

A Sliver of Light will focus on cutting-edge contemporary music with complementary curated talks and experiences.

Taking place between Friday January 24 and Sunday January 26, it invites people to escape to the edge of the island together and celebrate the moment we emerge from the true depths of the darkness of winter

Emmet Condon, creative director of Homebeat, an independent event producer and label, says he's looking forward to the event: “It’s exciting to partner with, and to bring this new music and arts weekender - A Sliver of Light - to Hotel Doolin later this month. The event has great potential to be an annual winter pilgrimage to the magical surrounds of County Clare and the Wild Atlantic Way."

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“With incredible live music, DJs, talks, walks, and all of the atmosphere and hospitality Doolin is known for, we’re confident we’ve put together something really special. It’s a burst of warm-hearted energy and optimism to kickstart 2025, and especially to mark that moment when we start to emerge from the full darkness of mid-winter into a sliver of light," added Mr Condon.

A cast of incredible Irish and international artists will provide the soundtrack to the weekend, and to the varying moods of the skies as the light plays out against the drama and majesty of the Atlantic, and attendees welcome slowly welcoming days.

Live performances include Waterford’s dream rockers, Ana Palindrome, Bantum (Live), Cinematic fiddle player, Caoimhín Ó' Raghallaigh, nu soul / jazz outfit, Cooks But We're Chefs, bluegrass duo DUG, Achill Island's folk sensation Graham Sweeney, contemporary harpist Méabh McKenna, experimental sound designer Ordnance Survey, the raucous Really Good Time, session musician and maestro accordion player, Seamas Hyland, ambient soundscape specialist Simon O'Reilly and Kerry’s Irish language rapper, Súil Amháin.

Ireland’s most-recognised DJs, along with a host of Homebeat’s own, will keep the party going until the late hours.

Sean Johnston from A Love From Outer Space (ALFOS) will display his expert control of pace and tempo, whilst dancefloor destroyer Ali Morris will also perform. The wonderful January Winters, local heroes My Name Is John, Sunday Spinners, and The Big Romance Soundsystem will all appear throughout the weekend.

Donal Minihane, director of Doolin Arts, a not-for-profit created by Hotel Doolin to support the arts in County Clare, says events like A Sliver of Light are so important to the region.

“We are incredibly proud to work alongside Homebeat on this new event. Our role at Doolin Arts is to ensure that all creative expression - music, literature, dance – remains in the region for people from near and far to benefit from. This event is particularly meaningful – it brings people together to appreciate the arts, whilst also highlighting beautiful, rugged landscape with the weekend inspired by the turning of the seasons.”

A Sliver of Light takes place between Friday, January 24 and Sunday, January 26. Weekend tickets are priced at €125. For more information on the line-up, accommodations and to book, visit asliveroflight.ie.