'Just the Two' is a new series of traditional and folk music concerts, curated by music broadcaster Paula Carroll, taking place in Glór, Ennis this Autumn. 'Just the Two' explores the power of the pair in traditional music and song. When two musicians really understand each other, we witness an almost indescribable ‘flow’ between them. For this series we have invited pairs of musicians to perform for us and to try to describe that process.

Paul Dooley, based in Ennistymon,Co. Clare, is one of the leading exponents of the Irish harp in its historical form and style – using a metal-strung harp and playing with the fingernails. He has studied the construction of medieval Irish harps and has built several harps.

Kseniya Rusnak arrived from Kyiv, Ukraine to live in Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare this year. A classical as well as folk musician, she taught at the Kyiv Conservatory of Music before her departure from Ukraine. She plays harp and bandura – a type of lute or zither which is considered the national musical instrument of Ukraine. She began her collaboration with Paul Dooley earlier this year.

Full concert series:

Thurs 1 Sept, 8pm: Paul Dooley & Kseniya Rusnak
Thurs 15 Sept, 8pm: Elaine Hogan & Sheila Garry
Thurs 29 Sept, 8pm: Therese McInerney & Marian Curtin
Thurs 13 Oct, 8pm: Seamus Ó Flatharta & Caoimhe ní Fhlatharta

Tickets: €16/€14 Conc. + €1 Booking fee