Macdara Yeates at the Samuel Worth Chapel

Sheffield General Cemetery Trust is delighted to welcome Dylan Fowler to the Samuel Worth Chapel for an evening of Irish folk music.Macdara Yeates is one of the leading voices in Dublin's rich and fertile folk scene. Described by Irish Music Magazine as "a true connoisseur of the art of balladry," his stentorian voice has garnered wide acclaim and featured on stages across Ireland, England, Scotland, the United States, Belgium, Denmark and beyond.In 2012, Macdara co-founded the Dublin folk collective The Night Before Larry Got Stretched, an early proving ground for young traditional singers, including members of Lankum, Landless, Ye Vagabonds, Lisa O'Neill and more. In the intervening years, he has become a central cog in Dublin's folk ecosystem, leading community song projects, performing with acclaimed trad ensemble Skipper's Alley (2013-2017), and, finally, stepping into the fold as a solo artist.His debut album, Traditional Singing from Dublin, earned a spot on MOJO magazine's Top 10 Folk Albums of the Year and received two nominations at the RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards, including Best Folk Singer, alongside Rioghnach Connolly, Cathy Jordan and Christy Moore.
Produced by Gilla Band's Daniel Fox, Mudlark Ballads is a collection of old Irish folk songs set against a rich, contemporary backdrop. Alongside classics such as the seven-minute epic Matt Hyland, the album includes the first commercial recordings of De May Bush and De Kilmainham Minit - two forgotten Dublin street songs uncovered in the archives of the National Library of Ireland.Mudlark Ballads will be available on all major streaming platforms on September 4th 2026 with CD and vinyl available via Bandcamp. The release will be followed by a tour of Ireland and the UK across the Autumn/Winter of 2026, with US and European dates to be announced in 2027.Tickets: 12.00 + Booking feeEvent DetailsDoors: 7pm
Performance: 7.30pm
Location: The Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield, S11 8NT
Accessibility: The Samuel Worth Chapel is fully accessible.
Facilities: The Samuel Worth Chapel has a fully licensed bar selling local beers, wine and spirits.
Tickets: All tickets are sold online via Ticketsource. No tickets are available on the door.
Please note, bags will be checked upon entry.T&CsTickets for this event are non-refundable. However, if for any reason the event is cancelled by us, we will refund your ticket.
Email marketingandevents@gencem.org with any questions about this event.Thank YouThis is a volunteer-led fundraising event for Sheffield General Cemetery Trust (Registered Charity Number: 1103158) with all proceeds going towards the charitable aims of the Trust. We thank you for your ongoing support in preserving this special place for generations to come.