Currach Rowers to Host 2-Band Concert in Waterford

The show on February 28 will feature The Johnson Girls and The Jovial Crew at Filomena's Restaurant.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Currach Rowers of Connecticut Shores, a nonprofit organization that showcases traditional Irish currachs, is hosting a 3-6 PM concert on February 28 at Filomena's Restaurant in Waterford. The event will feature performances by two bands, The Johnson Girls and The Jovial Crew, as well as a performance by students from the Spirited Soles Irish Dance Academy and a raffle of Irish-themed items.

Why it matters

The Currach Rowers use traditional Irish currachs, which were historically used for transportation and carrying supplies between remote islands. This event helps the organization showcase their boats and promote Irish culture and music in the local community.

The details

Tickets for the concert are $30 each, plus a $2 fee collected by PayPal. Tickets will be sold at the door only if space allows. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at Filomena's Restaurant. The sale of concert tickets benefits the Currach Rowers of Connecticut Shores, formerly the New London Currach Rowers.

  • The concert will take place on February 28, 2026 from 3-6 PM.
  • The Connecticut Sea Music Festival, where the two bands are also featured performers, will be held from June 12-15, 2026.

The players

The Johnson Girls

A band that will be performing at the Currach Rowers concert.

The Jovial Crew

A band that will be performing at the Currach Rowers concert.

Spirited Soles Irish Dance Academy

A dance academy whose students will be performing at the Currach Rowers concert.

Currach Rowers of Connecticut Shores

A nonprofit organization that showcases traditional Irish currachs and is hosting the concert.

North American Currach Association

The organization that holds seasonal regattas that the Currach Rowers of Connecticut Shores prepare for and compete in.

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What’s next

The Currach Rowers of Connecticut Shores will continue to prepare for and compete in the seasonal regattas of the North American Currach Association.

The takeaway

This concert event helps the Currach Rowers of Connecticut Shores showcase their traditional Irish currachs and promote Irish culture and music in the local community, while also raising funds for their nonprofit organization.