The Ghostlight Sessions

Now in it’s 9th year The Ghostlight Sessions is one of the country's longest running established original emerging music nights. Each night features 3 30 minute sets performed by some of Ireland’s best new musical talent. So come along and discover your next new favourite artist!

Dubh Lee is a folk and blues songsmith with old and new sonic influences from Aldous Harding to Creedence Clearwater Revival. She has entertained countless audiences at festivals and events such as All Together Now, Electric Picnic and the Ruby Sessions as well as intimate shows opening for Alabama 3 and Jerry Fish. Her debut EP, Animals and Friends, came out in May 2023 and her song ‘To My Sisters’ won the Night and Day song contest that year. So far in 2025 Dubh has released 'My Poor Boy', the first single from her upcoming EP.

Rory Nellis is a singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Belfast. Producing a mix of folk-pop and indie-rock stemming from musings on life, death, relationships and politics he is a surefire hit for fans of Wilco, Villagers and Duke Special. He has toured all around Ireland and beyond - playing festivals and venues such as The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (Belfast), Stendhal Festival, The Atlantic Sessions, Ards Guitar Festival (Newtownards), Other Voices (Dingle), Whelan’s (Dublin) and The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville).

Ciara McShane is a 19-year-old singer and songwriter from Donegal. Her unique and powerful voice alongside a songwriting ability far beyond her years make her an emerging artist that is certainly one to watch. Blending heartfelt ballads and modern pop, her storytelling and her soaring vocals feel incredibly personal and honest. Ciara has spent time crafting her songs in the studio and has been performing live across a variety of settings and is now set to debut her own original music with a release later this year.

You may also like the following events from Balor Arts Centre:

• This Saturday, 4th October, 08:00 pm, Anne Gildea's Further Adventures in Womaning in Letterkenny
• This Sunday, 5th October, 08:00 pm, Tommy Fleming in Letterkenny
• Next Wednesday, 8th October, 08:00 pm, 3 On The Bund in Letterkenny

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