The Song of the Singing Horseman

One of Ireland’s most revered songwriters, Jimmy MacCarthy has written many of the most beloved songs in modern Irish music. His extraordinary catalogue includes classics such as Ride On, No Frontiers, The Contender, As I Leave Behind Neidin, Ancient Rain and Mystic Lipstick — songs recorded by legendary artists including Christy Moore, Mary Black, Mary Coughlan, Maura O'Connell and The Corrs. On Wed 14 October 2026, the National Concert Hall welcomes Jimmy MacCarthy and his band The Acoustic Horseman for The Song of the Singing Horseman — a special evening celebrating songs that have become p