Swallow’s Tail Ceili Band is well known to set dancers across Ireland for their bouncy rhythm, tight playing and sweet sound. They’re also familiar to dancers in England and America after many trips abroad in nearly ten years of playing.

While the five band members are all strong musicians, Swallows Tail is famous for having been blessed with remarkable box players - first the legendary P J Hernon who was one of the founders of the band and now their new accordionist Tommy Doherty. Together they produce a unique Sligo-Mayo sound perfectly suited to all set dancers, always consistent and well paced, lively and joyful.