A TRADITIONAL Irish folk and ballad band which has won worldwide acclaim heads to Hampshire.

The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport with audiences across the globe.

Now they are set to bring their unique brand of music from the Emerald Isle to The Concorde at Eastleigh on June 24, part of a United Kingdom tour.

In the past years The Kilkennys have shared the stage with renowned Irish artists such as Shane McGowan, Sharron Shannon and Finbar Furey.

The band was established between schoolmates and began touring the length and breadth of Ireland in 1998 and has performed on the main stage at Milwaukee Irish Fest - the largest Irish Festival in the world..

In 2008 they decided to name themselves The Kilkennys after their beloved home, Kilkenny City.

Now based in South East Ireland, the group have evolved through the years and are anchored by founding members Davey Cashin (vocals, mandolin, banjo, guitar, whistles), Tommy Mackey (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals), long time member Robbie Campion (banjo, guitar, madolin, vocals) and latest recruit Mick Martin ( bodhran, uilleann pipes, low whistles, guitar and vocals).

The band’s popularity continues to grow and Irish eyes will be smiling on Eastleigh in what promises to be a great night of toe tapping entertainment.