--- title: 29th Guinness IRISH CHRISTMAS “Diaspora” url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430296336/29th-guinness-irish-christmas-diaspora.html" description: "LAOISE KELLY (IE)THE McGOLDRICK FAMILY ( IE/GB)CASSIE & MAGGIE MacDONALD ( CAN)This year’s highly diverse program goes by the working title “Diaspora” and is dominated by girl power." image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/upperaustria/Logo_upperuastria_RGB_300x300px_Websites.png" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # 29th Guinness IRISH CHRISTMAS “Diaspora” 29th Guinness IRISH CHRISTMAS “Diaspora” ========================================== 09.12.2026 / 19:00- 20:30 Bad Ischl, Kongress & TheaterHaus Bad Ischl Brauchtumsveranstaltung, Sonstige Brauchtumsveranstaltung, Weihnachts-, Adventveranstaltung ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/453743/7EA740FB581BC7AA15E544B8C3C98EDA81525CC5C26C184EEFA3B1B30F17D816/michaelmcgoldrickfamily22-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/453742/5EEEF567246693F1D62198811B8D59F8CBBA0579A3463634E7A9F34565453D9B/laoise-kelly-2-weltenklang-jpeg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/453741/6D783266A9113ECCA8410D880300AC59B21DC3684B0F874119FE01712FD4DEF7/cassie-maggie-high-res-weltenklang-jpg.jpg) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/453743/7EA740FB581BC7AA15E544B8C3C98EDA81525CC5C26C184EEFA3B1B30F17D816/michaelmcgoldrickfamily22-jpg.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/453743/7EA740FB581BC7AA15E544B8C3C98EDA81525CC5C26C184EEFA3B1B30F17D816/michaelmcgoldrickfamily22-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © (c) 2015 Dominique Schreckling, Dominique Schreckling Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/453742/5EEEF567246693F1D62198811B8D59F8CBBA0579A3463634E7A9F34565453D9B/laoise-kelly-2-weltenklang-jpeg.jpg "© (c) 2015 Dominique Schreckling, Dominique Schreckling") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/453742/5EEEF567246693F1D62198811B8D59F8CBBA0579A3463634E7A9F34565453D9B/laoise-kelly-2-weltenklang-jpeg.jpg) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/453741/6D783266A9113ECCA8410D880300AC59B21DC3684B0F874119FE01712FD4DEF7/cassie-maggie-high-res-weltenklang-jpg.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/453741/6D783266A9113ECCA8410D880300AC59B21DC3684B0F874119FE01712FD4DEF7/cassie-maggie-high-res-weltenklang-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Kurhausstrasse 8 4820 Bad Ischl [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kurhausstrasse%208%2C%204820%20Bad%20Ischl "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kurhausstrasse%208%2C%204820%20Bad%20Ischl "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.71123115&lon=13.61891283&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) [ Event information ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------------- **LAOISE KELLY** (IE) **THE McGOLDRICK FAMILY (** IE/GB) **CASSIE & MAGGIE MacDONALD (** CAN) This year’s highly diverse program goes by the working title “Diaspora” and is dominated by girl power. One of the very first female artists to tour with me in this format with her band at the time, “The Bumblebees,” was the amazing harpist **LAOISE KELLY** Back then, it was Laoise who revolutionized the Irish harp as a solo instrument! She collaborated closely with Kate Bush, the Chieftains, and many others, and was ***honored*** as ***TG4 Musician of the Year*** in 2020! **“She fires out tunes with a fluidity, creativity, and clarity that has revolutionized the harp as a solo instrument” *—Niall Keegan, Irish World Academy*** Flute superstar **MIKE McGOLDRICK**, one of the absolute icons of contemporary traditional Irish folk, who grew up in the Irish diaspora in Manchester, is traveling with his nieces. With **THE McGOLDRICK FAMILY**, he’ll bring a very traditional flavor to the stage and give us a deeper understanding of the backbone of Irish music—namely, the music passed down within families. Mike founded bands such as Lunasa and Flook and played in Mark Knopfler’s band for 14 years. In 2006, he was ***named Musician of the Year*** at the *BBC Folk Awards* ! Michael McGoldrick – uilleann pipes, flutes Catherine McGoldrick – wooden flute Ciara McGoldrick – concertina, vocals Mairead McGoldrick – whistle, bodhran Jimmy Patrick – guitar **“Mike is in a class of his own—it’s always a joy to share a stage or a studio (or a beer) with him.” (Mark Knopfler)** There is hardly a more powerful or spectacular duo than the sensational sisters **CASSIE & MAGGIE MacDONALD** from Canada. Deeply rooted in Nova Scotia’s fiddle-dominated folk tradition, they draw from the rich heritage of their Scottish ancestors and combine fiddle sounds with guitar and piano, two-part harmonies, and tap dancing. To date, the duo has *earned* 17 awards and nominations at various Canadian competitions such as *the JUNO Awards,* *the East Coast Music Awards*, and *the Canadian Folk Music Awards* , as well as **Female Singers of the Year (** Live Ireland Radio), **Female Vocal Album of the Year** (Chicago Irish American News), and **Album of the Year (** NPR Celtic Connection) **“It’s hard to think of a more entertaining act in music right now.” *— Live Ireland Radio*** [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Kulturverein Der Keller** Jainzentalstraße , 4820 Bad Ischl E-Mail[hannes.heide@icloud.com](#mailto) book a ticket [book a ticket](https://ticketing.salzkammergut.at/de/buyingflow/tickets/15133/ "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Event location ](#ttgCollapseVeranstaltungsorte) ---------------------------------------------------- **Kongress & TheaterHaus Bad Ischl** Kurhausstrasse 8, 4820 Bad Ischl Phone [+43 6132 23420](tel:+43613223420) E-Mail Web [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- [book a ticket](https://ticketing.salzkammergut.at/de/buyingflow/tickets/15133/ "New window") [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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