Jimmy MacCarthy Sings songs from his iconic album
‘The Song of the Singing Horseman’
with his band The Acoustic Horsemen
Cork Opera House | 1 October 2026
Tickets 37.50 plus booking fees
Booking corkoperahouse.ie
National Concert Hall, Dublin | 14 October 2026
Tickets €35, €42.50, €49.50
Booking: nch.ie
Hear Jimmy’s classic songs:
Ride On • Mystic Lipstick • Missing You • No Frontiers • Neidín
The Mad Lady And Me • Contender • The Bright Blue Rose • Ancient Rain
The Song Of The Singing Horseman • Roll On The Lee • The Dreamers Lament
One of Ireland’s most revered songwriters, Jimmy MacCarthy has written many of the most beloved songs in modern Irish music. His extraordinary catalogue includes classics such as Ride On, No Frontiers, The Contender, As I Leave Behind Neidin, Ancient Rain and Mystic Lipstick — songs recorded by legendary artists including Christy Moore, Mary Black, Mary Coughlan, Maura O’Connell and The Corrs. On Wed 14 October 2026, the National Concert Hall welcomes Jimmy MacCarthy and his band The Acoustic Horseman for The Song of the Singing Horseman — a special evening celebrating songs that have become part of Ireland’s musical heritage.
Featuring performances with Nollaig Casey and string quartet performing arrangements by Casey and Bill Whelan, alongside special guest musicians including Steve Cooney, James Blennerhassett and Paul McAteer.
A rare opportunity to hear these iconic songs — and the stories behind them — performed live by the songwriter himself.