Live Guitar: Andrew Ryan & Darragh O’Connor

Music lovers are invited to join Andrew Ryan and virtuoso electric guitarist Darragh O’Connor for an intimate guitar concert at GOMA Waterford on Saturday 19th April at 4pm.

Andrew is a final year student in SETU studying the classical guitar and is quickly making a name for himself after winning the Feis Ceoil Senior Guitar in 2024. Joining him on the day for a short set beforehand is Darragh O’Connor. Known for his exceptional fluency, rhythm and mastery of the guitar, Darragh will offer an unforgettable experience of solo instrumental guitar music from his extensive repertoire.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, April 19th, 2025

Time: 4pm

Venue: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Lombard St, Waterford X91 F2XP

Free Event, Open to the Public

This is a free event and open to all of the public but please book your place by clicking this link >

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About Andrew Ryan

Andrew Ryan is a final-year music student at SETU, studying classical guitar as his major under Dr. Michael O’Toole. He has over 20 years of performing experience in bands, though this is only his fourth solo public recital on the classical guitar. Having won the Feis Ceoil Senior Guitar Competition in 2024 and performing a number of successful solo concerts over the last 12 months, he aspires to continue performing after he finishes his studies in May 2025.

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About Darragh O’Connor

Darragh O’Connor is a graduate of SETU and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in performance at the Cork School of Music. Over the past decade, he has established himself as a sought-after session and live guitarist on the Irish music scene, having honed his craft with bands such as Thank Funk and High Definition. While versatile across various genres, Darragh specialises in instrumental, funk, and jazz guitar, which he teaches at Music Generation Waterford.