Clare’s beloved storytelling icon Aindrias de Staic is riding a wave of extraordinary success with his nationwide tour of By The Light of The Silvery Moon, now in its third sensational run.
Since 2023 at its premiere at glór Theatre to a packed house, the show has continued its success to huge audiences around the country.
After selling out the O’Donoghue Theatre in Galway, Aindrias brings his acclaimed show home to The Pavilion in Lisdoonvarna on Saturday 15 November 2025. This highly anticipated homecoming marks the triumphant return of storytelling show to Clare, driven by nationwide demand, and features Aindrias and his exceptional Bardic Troupe—including percussion virtuoso Brian Fleming and harp maestro Aisling Lyons—in a breathtaking celebration of Clare’s rich heritage.
Aindrias was recently spotlighted on RTÉ Radio 1 with Brendan Courtney Show to discuss reviving Ireland’s traditional storytelling, delivering a haunting Halloween tale that left audiences spellbound.
Coming home with his Bardic Troupe to Clare, Aindrias will transport you on a journey inspired by folklore, nature, and traditional arts, featuring the extraordinary talents of Brian Fleming and Aisling Lyons. In the show, Brian adds rhythm and gusto to structure and accelerate many of the stories, animating the highfalutin rhetoric, a trademark sound of the bardic storytelling.
Brian’s highlighted for pioneering djembe in Ireland since the 1990s, has performed across 30+ countries with artists like The Chieftains, Davy Spillane, and Mamady Keita and brings his expertise in intercultural arts and diversity to this production, enriching it with rhythmic innovation. Aisling Lyons, hailed as “one of traditional music’s finest musicians” by Hot Press and “the finest young Irish harpist at work today” by Songlines. Her haunting mastery of the harp adds an ethereal depth to the show.
Deeply connected to Clare’s storytelling tradition, Aindrias has long-standing links with the renowned Doolin Folklore group, a collective that has kept the county’s oral heritage alive through decades of live performances and community gatherings. This homecoming performance draws on those same roots, blending Doolin’s legendary seanchaí spirit with Aindrias’s modern, theatrical flair. This cultural gem, now in its third season, blends bawdy, magical, and mischievous tales with electrifying live music, made possible with funding from Clare Country Council, the Arts Council and the Creative Ireland initiative.
Aindrias, beloved for his charismatic stage presence and iconic role in Hardy Bucks, returns to his Western roots with these unmissable shows. With his classic blend of wild Atlantic wit, he carries a rich legacy of folklore and music. His candlelit Clare odyssey shaped this show into a vibrant celebration of Ireland’s heritage.
“Clare is where my story began,” he says. “With Brian and Aisling’s world-class skills and the spirit of Doolin Folklore in my veins, Burren Bardic Storytelling comes back for its homecoming show to Clare, weaving our past into a night of pure magic.” Audiences can expect a raw, witty, and wondrous evening— strictly for adults—as Aindrias weaves tales of mythical roads and legendary figures with his signature fiddle mastery, complemented by Brian’s rhythmic genius and Aisling’s lyrical harp artistry. The Lisdoonvarna homecoming promises an emotional crescendo, honouring his deep ties to Clare’s rugged landscape and storied past.
Don’t miss this historic chance to see Clare’s storytelling legend Aindrias de Staic, percussion icon Brian Fleming, and harp virtuoso Aisling Lyons ignite the stage with music, myth, and mischief as Burren Bardic Storytelling returns home in a triumphant celebration!
