Absolutely Irish

Absolutely Irish (2008) is a music film directed by Paul Wagner.

Absolutely Irish brings together the brightest stars of traditional Irish music for a once-in-a-lifetime concert that will leave folk music fans stunned by the virtuoso performances. Filmed live at the intimate Irish Arts Center in New York City's famed Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, Irish music impresario Mick Moloney presents three generation of brilliant musicians. They display their mastery on favorite songs and traditional tunes, and rock the hall with their passionate performances. With special guest appearances by two living legends – flute player Mike Rafferty and Irish dancer Jo McNamara – and an inspiring rendition of Leaving Liverpool performed by the entire ensemble, Absolutely Irish shocases the best talent on the Irish music scene today.

Cast

Joanie Madden

Whistle Player

Liz Carroll

Fiddler

Eileen Ivers

Fiddler

Athena Tergis

Fiddler

Seamus Egan

Flute and Banjo Player

John Doyle

Guitarist

Karan Casey

Singer

Robbie O'Connell

Singer

Susan McKeown

Singer

Jerry O'Sullivan

Piper

Tim Collins

Concertina Player

Bill McComiskey

Accordionist