Dunluvly

Dunluvly are an Indie Folk band based out of Dublin, Ireland. Originally the solo project of Shane Dunleavy, the band now boasts an impressive roster of musicians including Christian Conefery, Mark Duggan, Aisling Fitzgerald, Karen Garvey, Ryan Fahey and Tommy Adams. Alternative arrangements include Aidan Gray, Naoise Mac Chonghaill, Mark Garvey, Eddy Blake, John O’Connell and Arjun Desai.

They performed to a packed-out Whelan's on the 27th of December 2023, teasing some of the new record that is set for a release in Autumn. On the back of this success, lead singer Shane ventured into the RTE studios in January 2024. Here he played one of the new singles live on air and discussed the band’s plans for 2024 on 'Tea With Toshín’.

They rounded off January with a performance at ‘Ones to Watch Extra 2024’ on the Whelan's Main Stage. The second single from their upcoming album was released in February 2024. ‘The Spire’, a personal and political journey through the Dublin of today, was featured on RTE 2fm and Bored City Blog. From the band’s first international tour to the release of their debut album, 2024 is setting up to be a big year for Dunluvly.

‘With Karen Garvey (flute) and Aisling Fitzgerald (fiddle) joining the band, we've brought the folk and traditional Irish elements of our songs to life. It’s a huge component in the new record and it’s exactly what’s been missing from the old arrangement’ - Shane

Dunluvly's single 'Too Late' was used by Surfline in their short film 'Out Front - Ireland' as a soundtrack to showcase Ireland's most prevalent professional surfers. Additionally, Shane produced the original soundtrack for the film 'Where Will We Go' which will screen at the Disappear Here Film Fest and Inheritance - The Environmental Festival. 2023 boasted debut performances at Whelan's 'Ones to Watch' festival and Electric Picnic's Trailer Park, off the back of their first national tour.

The March Tour 2024 is set to begin in Kilkenny City’s very own Hackett’s on the 28th of March. Then on to Galway’s Cuba on the 29th of March performing with Kettleboilers & Siúcra. Finally, they will play a hometown show in Dublin’s Sin É on the 30th of March to close out the tour.
The mini-tour showcases the upcoming Dunluvly album set for an Autumn release. It also serves as a warm-up for the band's first International tour this July. After another round of Irish dates, the band goes across the water to play in Berlin, London, and Madrid.