The Labourers

Formed in London in 2023 by Conor Bogue(Banjo) and Michael Hickey(Guitar), the band began their journey gigging in the city's trad and folk scene where they began writing and performing their own original songs.

In October 2023 the two moved home to Ireland and recruited Dylan O Shea (Drummer) and Euan Hickey.(Bass). Since then the group has released numerous singles including fan favourites ‘Maggie’ and ‘Son’, featuredin this years Dublin Trad fest and headlined The Ruby Sessions. The Labourers have also opened for a wide range of artists including Aslan, Brogeal, The Highstool Prophets and DUG.

The group have just released ‘Bittersweet’, the first of 4 singles due to be release in the first half of this year and will be playing at The Greenfields Festival, Éalú Le Grá and Electric Picnic.