Join us for two extraordinary concerts at Kilkenny Arts Festival. Two nights. Two remarkable programmes. One of Ireland's most celebrated festivals. 📍 St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny 12 Aug - Sun Lines 14 Aug- The Devil, The Witch and The Warlock irishchamberorchestra.com/wh…

Join us for Nature of Sound, directed by Oliver Heath. Presented with the Contemporary Music Centre as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, this concert showcases leading voices in Irish composition. 17 Sept St. Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick irishchamberorchestra.com/wh…

A new ICO Training Orchestra has started up. If you play violin, viola, cello, double bass or piano, this is your opportunity! Rehearsals take place every Saturday from 10am to 12pm in the ICO Studio. To get involved, contact [email protected].

We’re thrilled to announce our new season of concerts, inviting you into worlds of imagination & beauty. Nature of Sound with Oliver Heath, celebrating the Contemporary Music Centre’s 40th anniversary. 17 Sept, 7.30pm 📍 St. Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick irishchamberorchestra.com/wh…

Join us for Nature of Sound. Oliver Heath - Guest Leaer/Director Presented in collaboration with the Contemporary Music Centre, marking its 40th anniversary and highlighting leading Irish composers. 17 Sept, 7.30pm St. Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick irishchamberorchestra.com/wh…

The Devil, The Witch and The Warlock at Kilkenny Arts Festival. Henning Kraggerud leads a thrilling journey through myth, folklore and virtuosity. A powerful and imaginative evening in the stunning setting of St. Canice's Cathedral. 📅 Friday 14 Aug irishchamberorchestra.com/wh…

Join us for Sun Lines at Kilkenny Arts Festival. Kentucky fiddle virtuoso Liz Knowles, Congolese guitar master Niwel Tsumbu & Ireland’s concertina star Niall Vallely join ICO for a powerful meeting of traditions, rhythms and cultures in St. Canice’s Cathedral. 12 Aug, 7.30pm

Tune in to Marty in the Morning on RTÉ Lyric FM tomorrow, Tuesday 7th July, shortly before 9am, when our CEO Gerry Keenan joins Marty to chat about the Irish Chamber Orchestra’s upcoming 2026–2027 season. Don’t miss this sneak peek into an exciting year ahead!

We’re thrilled to share that ICO is one of the 173 organisations chosen for the #rtetoyshowappeal 2026. A huge thank you to the incredible Toy Show viewers, RTE and Community Foundation Ireland. This support helps us nurture creativity, confidence and opportunity through music.

Kilkenny Arts Festival. Sun Lines (12 Aug) brings fiddle virtuoso Liz Knowles, guitar master Niwel Tsumbu & concertina star Niall Vallely. The Devil, The Witch & The Warlock (14 Aug) sees Henning Kraggerud on a journey through myth & folklore. irishchamberorchestra.com/wh…

Our Artistic Partner, Henning Kraggerud, returns this week for two special performances of French Reverie in Dublin and Limerick. 📍 Dublin - Thursday 18 June 📍 Limerick - Friday 19 June(Limerick Summer Proms) irishchamberorchestra.com/wh…

Hear from Sinéad Hope, Director of UCH, as she speaks about French Reverie, an unforgettable evening with ICO and our Artistic Partner Henning Kraggerud. French Reverie UCH, Limerick - Fri 19 June, 7:30pm Part of the Limerick Summer Proms. RIAM, Dublin - Thur 18 June, 7:30pm

Our Artistic Partner, Henning Kraggerud, returns this June for French Reverie 📍 RIAM, Dublin - 18 June, 7:30pm 📍 UCH, Limerick -19 June, 7:30pm (Limerick Summer Proms) Fauré | Debussy | Satie | Massenet | Hunka | Ravel irishchamberorchestra.com/wh…

Henning Kraggerud returns this June for French Reverie 📍 RIAM, Dublin - Thursday 18 June, 7:30pm 📍 University Concert Hall, Limerick - Friday 19 June, 7:30pm (Limerick Summer Proms) Fauré | Debussy | Satie | Massenet | Hunka | Ravel 🎟️ Book now irishchamberorchestra.com/wh…

Paulo Alonso shares his experience of the MA in Classical String Performance. Led by Principal Players of the ICO, this programme includes opportunities to audition for the ICO Apprenticeship Scheme. Applications close 30 June ul.ie/gps/course/classical-s…

Vote for us! AIB Community Fund – closing date June 19th, 2026 Please support Irish Chamber Orchestra Schools & ICO Youth by nominating us for the AIB Community €1 Million Fund. irishchamberorchestra.com/wh… Thank you so much for your support 💙

“I love this orchestra. Everything is on the table because they play with a passion that is infectious. The whole experience is one of energy and passion that reaches out and involves the audience.” Presented by Symphony Club of Waterford. Thank you Pat McEvoy, Waterford News.

Known as the “Farewell” Symphony, this witty and moving masterpiece remains one of Haydn’s most memorable works, blending humour, emotion and brilliance in equal measure. Thursday 14 May | Limerick Friday 15 May | Dublin irishchamberorchestra.com/wh…

Our Principal Cellist, Aoife Nic Athloaich, shares what makes Brothers Haydn such a special programme. 📍 Limerick 🗓️ Thursday 14 May, 7:30pm 📍 Dublin 🗓️ Friday 15 May, 7:30pm irishchamberorchestra.com/wh…

Our CEO Gerry Keenan shares his thoughts on Brothers Haydn and the extraordinary violinist Carolin Widmann. 📍 University Concert Hall, Limerick - 14 May, 7:30pm 📍 RIAM, Dublin - 15 May, 7:30pm Tickets available now. irishchamberorchestra.com/wh…