Album Launch
Friday, 12 September 2025 at 6.30pm
Join us at the James Joyce Centre this Friday, September 12th at 6.30pm for a special Q&A session celebrating the launch of the new album, Pomes Penyeach. Words by James Joyce, Music by Adrian Crowley and Matthew Nolan.
Claddagh Records is delighted to release Pomes Penyeach on September 12th, a beloved literary work reimagined through music. This incredible album brings the iconic poems of James Joyce to life through a unique collaboration between musicians Adrian Crowley and Matthew Nolan.
The original iteration of this project was to be a stand-alone live performance in March 2020. A year later, with John ‘Spud’ Murphy (Lankum, ØXN) behind the recording controls, a group of stellar Irish musicians reassembled in The Museum Of Literature Ireland (MoLI) and the album was recorded over the course of two days. The result of Crowley and Nolan’s collaboration is a hauntingly beautiful album that reimagines Joyce’s beloved classic. With its unique sonic landscape, Pomes Penyeach is a testament to the enduring power of Joyce’s poetry and the creative chemistry between two visionary musicians,
To celebrate the album release, join us for a special event which will include a screening of the only live performance of the group from 2020, followed by a 30-minute Q&A with Adrian Crowley and Matthew Nolan. Light bites and drinks and refreshments will be provided.
Doors open at 6pm. The event is free but booking is essential. Spaces are limited.
The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.