Irish Ensemble Goitse to Perform at Bucknell’s Weis Center March 19

Goitse, described in event materials as a multi-award-winning Irish quintet, will perform at Weis Center Concert Hall at Bucknell University in Lewisburg at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026. The appearance is part of the Weis Center season calendar that groups the ensemble alongside visiting acts such as Circa and Bang on a Can All Stars.

The band lineup listed on the Weis Center event page names Colm Phelan on bodhrán, Áine McGeeney (also listed in some notices as Aine McGeeney) on fiddle and vocals, Conal O’Kane on guitar, Alan Reid on banjo and bouzouki, and Daniel Collins (also referenced in publicity as Danny Collins) on piano and accordion. Promotional copy accompanying the listing calls Danny Collins “a multi‑instrumentalist All‑Ireland Champion” and adds that he is “known for his distinctively rhythmic and expressive piano accordion playing.”

Promotional materials accompanying the Lewisburg listing emphasize the band’s origin and profile, stating, “Forged in the white‑hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy, the band is now celebrating 15 years of touring worldwide, captivating audiences with their signature blend of original compositions and timeless traditional tunes.” The same text elsewhere describes Goitse as “one of Ireland’s most dynamic and celebrated traditional ensembles” and as leaders of a new generation of traditional Irish music.

The Weis Center and associated promotional pages enumerate the group’s honors: named Live Ireland’s Traditional Group of the Year, named Chicago Irish American News’ Group of the Year, and winner of the 2016 international Freiburger Leiter award in Germany. A venue promotion page also states that “The group has released six critically acclaimed recordings, mixing original compositions with age‑old traditional tunes,” and quotes Irish Music Magazine describing the ensemble as producing “Music that’s brimming with energy and creative zeal.”

A press release excerpt included in local announcements highlights the band’s live strengths: “The gripping rhythm section of Colm Phelan and Conal O’Kane sets a powerful drive for the music, while the sweet, charismatic voice of County Louth’s Áine McGeeney draws audiences into a song the way few performers can.” Event copy further notes that band members and their music “were recently featured on the hit Apple TV series ‘Bad Sisters,’” extending the group’s exposure beyond traditional‑music circles.

Local announcement materials list supporting sponsors and ticketing details. The performance is listed as “sponsored, in part, by Martha and Alan Barrick and Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate.” The venue’s ticketing pages include the exact notice “Promo Code: This promo code is not currently valid.” The same ticketing platform advises that “Tickets purchased in person at the Fifth Third Bank Box Office do not incur per-ticket fees.” That ticketing site also carries a separate Goitse listing for Payne & Mencias Palladium on Sunday, March 8 showing “Tickets Start At: $26,” a distinct listing that is not tied to the Bucknell date.

An undated publicity photo accompanied local coverage and was captioned, “Shown in this undated photo is Goitse.” The Weis Center listing and promotional materials remain the primary public details for the March 19 performance at Bucknell’s Weis Center Concert Hall.