Vocals & Guitar
Cathal Doherty
Founding member. Writes the words. Raised on Planxty, The Pogues and the long road home.
Favourite moment
‘Black Mountain Light’ — Cologne, 2024
ULSTER · IRELAND
WOLFHOUND
Original Irish Folk & Trad from Ulster, Ireland
Powerful original music, traditional Irish energy, and unforgettable live performances — from Ireland to international stages.
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Latest Song · 2025
Black Mountain Light
Original · Out now on all platforms
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Packed house at Sandinos last night — Derry, you always show up. 🐺
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Behind the reel — slow it down. New single dropping Friday.
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"From intimate Irish rooms to international stages, Wolfhound bring the sound of Ulster to every crowd."
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Wolfhound are available for selected international bookings, festivals, cultural events, Irish music nights, concert venues and live music programmes.
Bring an authentic piece of Ulster to your stage — original songs, traditional firepower, and a band built for big rooms and wild crowds.
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Next live stream: Sat 12 Jul · 21:00 GMT · Fairyhouse Folk Festival — Main Stage
Wolfhound's live shows combine original Irish music, trad energy, crowd connection and the raw atmosphere of a proper live performance.
The Five of Us
Meet the Band
Fiddle & Backing Vocals
Saoirse Mhic Cárthaigh
Classically trained, trad-soaked. Brings the melody that makes a room go quiet.
Favourite moment
‘Aisling’ — slow air, Vicar Street
Banjo, Mandolin & Tenor Guitar
Ruairí Ó Conghaile
The driver behind the reels. Spent ten years on the Donegal session circuit.
Favourite moment
Any night the reels turn into a céilí
Bodhrán, Percussion & Bouzouki
Eoin McGee
Holds the pulse. Half rhythm section, half storm. Built like he could carry the gear and the songs.
Favourite moment
‘Wolfhound’ — title track, live in NYC
Uilleann Pipes, Whistles & Flute
Fionn Gallagher
The wild edge of the sound. Pipes that cut through any room and carry the old airs.
Favourite moment
Slow air into a set of reels — Milwaukee Irish Fest
The Story
The sound of home, carried far.
Wolfhound are an Irish folk and trad band from Ulster, creating original music rooted in Irish tradition and built for modern live audiences. With powerful performances across Ireland and internationally, Wolfhound bring together the energy of a packed Irish room, the craft of original songwriting, and the unmistakable sound of home.
14
Countries Toured
2
Studio Albums
120k+
Monthly Listeners
180+
Shows a Year
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Booking Enquiries
For festivals, international events, concert venues, Irish cultural nights, live music programmes and selected private events, contact Wolfhound below.
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What the World Says
"A powerful live Irish folk act with serious stage presence."
"Original music rooted in tradition, built for modern crowds."
"The sound of Ulster carried to international stages."
"Raw, energetic and unmistakably Irish."
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Packed house at Sandinos last night 🐺
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Festival season is on. See you on the road.
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Behind the reel — slow it down x
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New single ‘Aisling’ out now.
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Live from Paradiso — full set up now.