The 13th Kilkenny Rhythm Roots festival takes place from April 30th to May 3rd.

Josh Ritter, The Duke and the King, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jason and the Scorchers, Chris Smither, James Vincent McMorrow and more will play the event, with more than 50 free gigs across the weekend featuring a mixof established acts and newcomers spread across 30-plus venues in the city.