A songwriter firmly within the firmament of the Irish tradition, with a taste for the strange & story-driven structure. Prone to laments.
Cutting his teeth in Berlin’s thriving folk scene, first album, The Prick & The Petal – a concept album about star-crossed lovers in a desolate Ireland – was released independently in 2020, showcased at Liverpool Irish Fest, and lauded by Plattentests.
His sophomore release “Solip” was released 2nd of May, 2026 – leaning into darker more experimental tones and percussion, relieved by virtuoso string arrangements and choir. “They Come From Miles”, taken from “Solip”, aired on RTÉ Radio One, Folk on One & Industry Review featured a full interview on the album. Read more here.
Film
Conor Kilkelly is also a screenwriter, composer and co-director of short film “Tabby Daly” which won Best Irish Short at Spook Screen Film Festival, and screened at Irish Film Berlin, Fastnet Film Festival and Louth International Film Festival, which was written up in The Irish Independent. Full “Tabby Daly” press kit here.
Booking & Press:
Notable venues
Whelan’s, Dublin • Galway Fringe • Sligo Live • Liverpool Irish Festival • Craw Festival Berlin • Spirit Store, Dundalk • The Workman’s, Dublin • Bello Bar, Dublin, • Carini Castle, Sicily • Gustav Adolf Cathedral, Berlin • Feral Folk Festival, Berlin • Rockwood Music Hall, New York
ACCOLADES
Film
- Best Irish Short — Tabby Daly (Spook Screen Film Festival).
- Official Selection — Irish Film Berlin Festival.
- Official Selection — Fastnet Film Festival.
- Official Selection — Louth International Film Festival.
Music
- Featured on RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Show (They Come From Miles).
- Liverpool Irish Festival showcase (The Prick & The Petal).
- Featured interview on Solip in Industry Review
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