The Big Session with The Whistlin’ Donkeys, Ruaile Buaile and Mark McCabe | Live at the Breakwater

The Big Session, Live at the Breakwater – Saturday, 8th of August 2026

 

Get ready for an electrifying night where Irish folk, country, and dance collide in one seamless, high-energy experience!

 

Taking to the stage together, The Whistlin’ Donkeys, Ruaile Buaile, and Mark McCabe bring their own unique sounds into one unforgettable show. From the Donkeys’ powerful folk-rock anthems to Ruaile Buaile’s infectious blend of traditional Irish music with country and pop, the energy builds throughout the night—before exploding into full dancefloor mode with Mark McCabe’s iconic beats.

 

Expect singalong classics, driving rhythms, and pulsating dance tracks all woven together, creating a night that flows from live band energy to festival-style party atmosphere. This isn’t just three acts—it’s one massive celebration of modern Irish music, where genres blur and the crowd never stops moving.

 

One stage. One crowd. One incredible night you won’t forget.