Seán Mathews - Welcome to Ballsgrove (above)
New EP "Charcoal Dawn Sessions" out now (below) 
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"Come on the Wee County" is a song inspired by the Louth team's performances this year on the field. Written by Drogheda songwriter Seán Mathews, it jumps straight into place names, famous brands and of course the famous players from Louth who are taking to the field this Saturday. Seán has shared this song after a long absence from the stage due to bouts of Tinnitus. He is a lifelong GAA fan who says "I tried to play as best I could with the knees I was born with, but made a much better GAA volunteer!". Local Uileann Piper Darragh O'Heiligh from the band Dabilla kindly recorded and produced this track for Sean in a matter of days. Seán says "Everyone is excited and we are all doing our little bit for the team who have given us so much excitement over the past two years." "Come on the wee county" is out on all platforms on Thursday 9th July. In the challenging world of Folk Music, Seán Mathews, a young father grinding day to day, has consistently delivered new music over the past 5 years. The song “Our Jack” from his last project, "Welcome to Ballsgrove," caught the ears of RTE Radio 1, earning a spot on their playlist and winning over many supporters in the Irish Folk Music community. Deeply rooted in Drogheda, Ireland, his 2019 debut Album, "Dreaming is Allowed," includes the track "Days of our Prime," featured in a video by the St. Patrick's Day organizing committee in his birthplace. Moreover, his live streams during the pandemic cultivated a dedicated global audience. Seán Mathews latest release "The Charcoal Dawn Sessions" unfurls the exhilarating interplay between darkness and light, capturing a nuanced dance of hope and introspection. Every track functions as a vibrant vignette, intricately woven to vividly amplify the profound emotions of the song's subjects. Recorded live, devoid of drop-ins, splices, or edits, the EP candidly encapsulates the raw and unfiltered experience. The Charcoal Dawn Sessions includes Seán’s rendition of Jimmy Webb's "The Highwayman," now a fixture in his live performances. Additionally, "The Years Are Flying By" celebrates his sister Jolene's first child. Jolene, in collaboration with her partner, Drogheda artist Rodney Thornton, crafted the album cover. In a world driven by success, this release promises a compelling and sonorous live performance for Seán's audience. |
Gig News
There will be a few gigs from early Summer 2026 and a new Album in the works!