Ireland's leading folk band Na Fiánna will be coming direct from Ireland to Nottingham to be the headline act for St. Patrick's free openair concert on the Market Square on Saturday March 17th 2012. They will be entertaining the crowd gathered in the Market Square from 11.00 as the parade gathers in the Forest Recreation Ground and makes its way through the city to the steps of the Council House. They will also be the top of the bill at our 'all afternoon' entertainment. (Click on the image to see the band's Flickr photostream.)

Na Fianna consists of Ross Hennessy, Lee Campion, John Walsh & Damian Walsh. They have been playing together since March 2007 and are all highly skilled musicians and  powerful singers. These young men are transcending generational barriers with their unique interpretation of Ireland’s rich heritage and are continuously building on their reputation as great entertaining balladeers.

Over the past four years they have played in many noted venues all over Ireland and and in other European countries. In 2009, Na Fiánna entered the All Ireland Talent Show, finishing second out of more than 6,000 competitors.