Night and Day, which will take place in Boyle’s Lough Key Forest Park this June has announced nine news acts to play on its ‘Electric Cave’ stage.
The news acts added to the lineup are: David Hope, Molly O’Mahony, Alannah Thornburg, Moon Looks On, No Oil Paintings, Barceló Brothers, David Murphy, Sarah Buckley and Eoin Jordan.
David Hope is a singer-songwriter from Co. Clare who in 2022 released his fifth studio album ‘…and the Sea’.
Previously described by Hotpress as having a ‘a rough-hewn voice somewhere between that of Tom Waits and Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy (with a touch of Springsteen)’ Hope combines elements of folk, country, blues and soul.
Mr Hope has gigged and toured extensively in both his native Ireland and mainland Europe, averaging in excess of 200 shows per year. During this time, Hope has built a reputation as one of the very best live performers on the touring circuit today.
Mr Hope, along with founder of the Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival Uri Kohen, are curating the Electric Cave stage.
Molly O’Mahony has been garnering attention as a solo performer since the release of her critically acclaimed debut album ‘The House Of David’, in November 2022 which was ‘Album Of The Week’ on RTE 1 and nominated for ‘Best Debut Album’ at The Hotpress Awards, 2023.
Following the success of her album O’Mahony has opened stages for the likes of Aoife O’Donovan, Mick Flannery, Damien Dempsey, The Hot House Flowers and Soda Blonde, to name a few.
In December 2023, she released ‘Extension’, an addendum to the record, which features the RTE Concert Orchestra.
Her second album was recorded over a frosty week in January 2025. It’s due for release later this year.
Alannah Thornburg is an award-winning instrumentalist and composer from the wild west of Ireland with a focus on traditional Irish harp. Alannah’s music explores her family heritage, reimagining melodies from the Irish harping and American folk & jazz traditions. This cross-genre interaction and juxtaposition of old melodies with contemporary harmonies and technique is interwoven throughout her music, described as being ‘unforced, fluid and utterly at home in her own sound’ (The Irish Times). In February 2025, Alannah released her debut album ‘Shapeshifter’ – a collection of compositions inspired by fairy folklore & mythology in rural Ireland, specifically her native Co. Mayo (“Sublime debut from Mayo composer” 9/10 – Hot Press). Alannah was awarded ‘Best Folk Instrumentalist’ at the 2025 RTÉ Folk Awards.
Under his moniker “Moon Looks On,” Stephen Gormley has been steadily rising in the music world. His dynamic presence has graced stages at prestigious festivals and venues, including Glastonbury, Electric Picnic, All Together Now, and 2000 Trees Festival, as well as intimate sessions at The Ruby Sessions. His talent also shone brightly on Ireland’s acclaimed TV show “Other Voices,” broadcast on RTÉ.
His previous album, ‘Razor Wire Skies,’ has not only garnered over a quarter million streams on Spotify but also featured on the coveted “New Music Friday” playlist, marking him as an artist to watch.
No Oil Paintings are a rowdy Americana four-piece from Belfast. Their mix of folk instrumentation, four part harmonies and high energy live shows serves to create their own brand of genre-bending roots music.
The band switch and share lead vocals with each member delivering their own style and strength to the songs they bring to the table. Expect to hear everything from swampy blues rock to straight-up country waltzes. Their group have recently released their latest album ‘Rain Season’
Barceló Brothers – Seamus and Micheál – were born and raised in the West of Ireland and started playing music at a very young age, adventuring many styles of music.
They soon fell in love with the creole sounds of Louisiana & Texas Zydeco music, but being born in a multicultural home, (Mallorcan father and Irish mother) gave them a special sensitivity towards cultural diversity, which led them to also bring their own roots into the music, mixing many styles they love and all the languages that follow.
The brothers weave their Mediterranean and Irish heritage into an electrifying mix of Zydeco, Blues, Funk, and Reggae with a touch of Caribbean influence. Their performances are more than just music—they are a celebration of joy, movement, and human connection.
Eoin Jordan has been a prominent musician on the Cork music scene for the past 20 years He is a folk singer, songwriter, and self-taught multi-instrumentalist. Influenced by luminaries like Donal Lunny and Declan Sinnott, he has collaborated with acts such as Hank Wedel, David Hope, Niamh Murphy, Goldfish Syndrome, Street Corner Messiahs, and John Leo Carter. Immersed in traditional Irish music, he is a former member of The Ceili Allstars and The Diviners, blending original compositions with folk tunes from various traditions.
Sarah Buckley is an alt-folk artist from Co. Cork. Inspired by the world class lyricism of Alex Turner, the introspective songwriting of Matt Berninger and the uncompromising authenticity of Julia Jacklin, Sarah manages to avoid the trap of imitating her heroes, instead, she channels their influence into something rare and compelling. With each release, Sarah continues to hone and develop her sound
David Murphy takes the pedal steel guitar outside the confines of its traditional roots with frequent ventures into a range of genres, spanning Americana and folk to ambient, experimental music and film soundtracks and is best known for his work with artists such as The Lost Brothers, John Blek, Ordnance Survey, Arborist, The Delines, Willy Vlautin, M.Ward and Jolie Holland amongst others.
Perched on the embankment overlooking Lough Key the Electric Cave stage will feature a blend of traditional, folk, country and roots music. Two other acts previously announced, June Carousel and Dotts O’Connor, will also perform on the Electric Cave stage.
Commenting on the announcement Night and Day Festival Director Brendan Hurley said:
“We’ve been working with Uri and David over the past few months to bring this idea to fruition. They have carefully curated a lineup designed to offer a different pace from the usual festival energy. For those who need a break from the hustle and bustle, the Electric Cave Stage will be the perfect spot to unwind, soak in the beauty of the surroundings, and enjoy some incredible performances in a more relaxed atmosphere,” he said.
Acts previously announced to play Night and Day include; José González, KT Tunstall, The Wailers, The Stunning, Lisa Hannigan, Paul Brady, Sultans of Ping, Adwaith, Fionn Regan, Daithi, Joshua Burnside, Bog Bodies, Yard, Dark Isle, DUG, Frank, Skinner, Harvest (A Tribute to Neil Young), Shark School and James Keegan.
Festivalgoers can also explore the beautiful grounds and campsite at Lough Key Forest Park. Families will also be able to avail of the on-site activities such as zip-lining courses, forest trails and a tree-top walk.
Tickets for Night and Day are on sale now at https://nightandday.ie/ for €185 for weekend adult camping tickets, with children’s tickets costing €2.
Day tickets are also on sale now; Friday (€55), Saturday (€88) and Sunday (€88).
