The Magic of an East Coast Christmas
This performance is part of the BrokerLink Presentation Series and is show sponsored by Bee-Clean Building Maintenance.
Celebrating their 35th anniversary this year, beloved multi award-winning Newfoundland & Labrador folk group, The Irish Descendants bring their annual holiday show, The Irish Descendants Christmas to venues throughout Atlantic Canada, Ontario and Alberta this November and December 2025.
Concert goers will be treated to a feast of Christmas songs and stories reminiscent of long-lived old-time holiday celebrations from the “Rock”, all presented and told by seasoned storyteller and long-time front man Con O’Brien.
“For many of our faithful fans, The Irish Descendants Christmas has become an annual tradition, now crossing three generations of devoted admirers,” says O’Brien. “Many families who gather annually claim it has become the official start to their holiday season. Join us for an ‘Irish You A Merry Christmas’, Descendants style. We can’t wait to see you at the shows!”
The show will present songs from The Irish Descendants two Christmas albums, The Gift (2001), and the 2025 East Coast Music nominated album, An Irish Descendants Christmas (2023) plus more festive favourites.
The Irish Descendants are Con O’Brien on lead vocals and guitar, Rowan Sherlock on mandolin, fiddle, piano and vocals, Jeff Kinsman on bass and vocals, and Madeline Carter on fiddle and vocals.
This year, to mark their 35th anniversary, the group released a limited edition 35th Anniversary Box Set and on September 4, they released a brand-new album, featuring eight songs, including title track “Those Were The Days”, a poignant look back at better times and missed homelands. The new recording features an array of live show favourites, including the first time recording of Tara Browne’s “Wild Fields of Home”, a rousing set of tunes penned “Blowing Snow”, and a powerful version of folk legend Ewan McColl’s “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”. To round out the recording there are vocal and instrumental versions of one of their signature songs, “Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary’s”. This song, written by the late Otto Kelland, was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) in May 2025.
Tickets and full tour details here: The Irish Descendants
About The Irish Descendants
From the rocky coastal outports of the Island of Newfoundland & Labrador, The Irish Descendants formed in May 1990 and have carved a prestigious reputation over 35 years of performing. This iconic Canadian folk group guided by the leadership of Con O’Brien have toured throughout North America and beyond, sharing the music of their ancestral Irish home and that of their beloved Newfoundland and Labrador. With impeccable musicianship and vocal prowess, combined with amazing stories and wit, the group continually deliver vivid memories of who they are and where they come from to satisfied audiences wherever they hit a stage. The band’s discography includes 15 studio recordings, with two certified Canadian Gold Albums, a JUNO Award along with three East Coast Music Awards.
For more information on The Irish Descendants, visit: The Irish Descendants
This performance is part of the BrokerLink Presentation Series and is show sponsored by Bee-Clean Building Maintenance.
