Gormlaith Maynes

Gormlaith, hailing from Drogheda, is an accomplished concertina player deeply passionate about music. She earned her M.A. in Traditional Irish Music Performance from UL, demonstrating her dedication to the craft. Gormlaith served as the Co-ordinator for Celtic & Traditional Music at Holland College in Canada and played a pivotal role as a founding member of the band Inn Echo. Their inaugural album hit the shelves in 2018, followed by an EP in 2020.

With a keen interest in event management, and driven by her unwavering love for music, Gormlaith founded MayneStage in 2022, concentrating on live music performance & event curation.

Notably, Gormlaith is the organiser of Boyne TradFest, scheduled to unfold from September 20th to 22nd, 2024 across numerous venues in Drogheda. Her multifaceted journey reflects a remarkable blend of academic achievements, artistic contributions, and entrepreneurial spirit.