Fantastic line-up of acts for Longford music lovers at the 2026 Marquee in Drumlish

The famous Marquee in Drumlish Festival is back this year, starting on Friday, August 14 and running for four nights until Monday, August 17.

There is a fantastic line up to ensure another entertaining weekend and all the details on the talented musical acts and the information is below.

Admission

It is a non-ticket event and over-18s only and the price of entry per night is €25, which is payable on the gate.

The organisers said bag inspections will be carried out due to health, safety and security grounds.

From Friday to Sunday cash and card payments will be accepted, however, on Monday the only way to pay is by cash.

​The Rurals

The Rurals are a lively traditional and folk music two-piece band from county Longford.

They have only been on the road for two years and they have already made a big impression on the music scene.

They are proving very popular and have huge potential to achieve great things in their music careers.

The duo recently performed at the Arva Show Dance and the Cian Gray memorial Hooley Arva to great acclaim.

Brave Giant

Brave Giant are a local indie/folk band from Drumlish, North Longford, which consists of Podge Gill, Mark Prunty, Ross McNerney and Emmett Collum and they have performed at the Marquee at Drumlish Festival in recent years.

The band was initially founded as an acoustic duo called Dutch Courage by school friends Podge and Mark before Ross McNerney, a banjo and mandolin player, added to the lineup in 2013.

They welcomed drummer Emmett Collum in 2014 and adopting the name Brave Giant.

Brave Giant band split up in 2020 and their final performance was at the Marquee in Drumlish in 2022.

They say ‘it feels very special to be returning once again to restart our journey’.

​Emily Doyle

Longford’s town’s Emily Doyle is one of the headline attractions on Friday night.

Since the release of her debut single, “St Giles”, in early 2025, Emily has quickly established herself as one of Ireland’s exciting emerging singer-songwriters.

Her title track single “Fight Or Flight” was released on April 17, followed by her full seven-track debut EP of the same name on May 8 last.

She has performed across the country in some of Ireland’s most renowned venues, including a standout performance at Electric Picnic 2025.

Saturday

Paddy Treacy

The emerging country music star is best known as the winner of Glór Tíre 2025 and an All-Ireland Banjo Champion, Paddy is one of Ireland’s fastest-rising country music stars, known for his energetic live performances.

​David James

David James, who hails from the village of Killea, county Donegal, one of Ireland’s leading rising country music stars.

His love for country music began when he attended ‘The Country Fest’ in Letterkennywith his brother Gerard.

​Claudia Buckley

Claudia Buckley is one of the country’s leading female country artist.

The young Athenry woman is an award winning performer and vocalist who has already enjoyed significant success with several number 1 hits in the country charts.

Sunday

Indigos Ego

The talented four piece indie/rock band consists of Anne O’Reilly, Mark Johnston, Barry Carmichael, and Paddy Fitzhenry hailing from Cavan town.

They released their debut album Dark Waters in July 2025 and performed to a sold out album launch at the Townhall Cavan Arts Centre.

​Rhythm and Sticks

Rhythm and Sticks is a five-piece ensemble that ignites audiences with their infectious energy and genre-defying sound.

The band, who hail from Longford and Cavan, say their lineup featuring drums, bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and the unmistakable resonance of the banjo.

Rhythm and Sticks, who previously played in the Marquee in Drumlish in 2016 and again last year, are looking forward to returning for a third performance.

​Jenny Greene

Jenny Greene of RTÉ 2FM’s Electric Disco fame is set to lift the top off the marquee and headline Sunday night.

She has been setting the pace of Irish dance music for two decades.

Monday

The last night of the festival, as always, will see Declan Nerney take centre stage.

Declan is on the organising committee and a country music star legend who always delivers a fantastic performance for his local fans.

The festival rounds off on Monday night with the main event – The Declan Nerney Night (featuring a host of guests including The Tumbling Paddies), which promises to finish a terrific festival in style, as always.