Ruth Dillon returns to Longford with the Molly Hicks, 25 Sept. 2009

Ruth Dillon in Austin, TX, 2008

Recording artist and singer/ songwriter Ruth Dillon brings her original bluegrass and country songs to Longford, returning with the Molly Hicks to the Stillery, Friday 25 September, 10.00 p.m., preceded at 8.00 p.m. by a bluegrass session led by top-notch banjoist Tom Hanway, who recently appeared on TV3’s Ireland: AM with American country singer Jack Grace.

The Molly Hicks are an original and contemporary bluegrass unit based in Galway, featuring Ruth Dillon (vocals/guitar), Bernie O’Mahony (vocals/guitar), Tom Hanway (vocals/5-string banjo) and Peter Akerstrom (vocals/guitar). Ruth will try out her many new original songs, singing duets with Bernie and trios with Tom, who also adds hot original banjo tunes.

Please come meet the Molly Hicks at an intimate venue in Longford town, and help them celebrate the release of their thirteen-song recording, with new, original and traditional songs.

For full details of the Molly Hicks, please see the BIB post of 25 August. For more info and bookings, contact

Tom Hanway
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