The Ceólminers

We’re Brendan Melia and Brian Kelly—Irish musicians with a deep love for folk, trad, and ballads that come from years of playing everywhere from dingy pub corners to wedding barns to historic European stages.

The Ceólminers bring our authentic sound to your celebration—one that gets your guests clapping, singing, and raving about the night long after the last song fades out.

We play authentic Irish trad, folk and ballads and contemporary acoustic rock and folk as a 2 - 5 piece band or as a solo option. 

Message anytime to discuss your wedding music with our unique authentic sound. On your terms, on your day. Looking forward to playing for you!

VIDEOS

SEE THE BAND LIVE

LIVE DATES:

Every Friday night The Blackwater Bar, Kells, Co. Meath from 10pm

Weir’s Bar and Restaurant, 1st Sunday of every month, 8:30pm

PHOTOS

If you’re dreaming of a wedding filled with energy, heart, and the unmistakable sound of real Irish trad and folk music, you’re in the right place.
At The Ceólminers, we bring our authentic sound to your celebration—one that gets your guests clapping, singing, and raving about the night long after the last song fades out.
“He blew us all away… so good my friend wanted to cancel the music she had booked and change it to Brendan.” – Hen Party at Kilranagh Lodge, Co. Wicklow.
We’re Brendan Melia and Brian Kelly—Irish musicians with a deep love for folk, trad, and ballads that come from years of playing everywhere from smoky pub corners to wedding barns to historic European stages.
We don’t just show up to perform. We show up to connect—with you, with your guests, and with the moment.

REVIEWS

We were so lucky that Brendan and Brian were available to join us for our day 2 celebrations in County Clare. They are lovely fellas and crazy talented musicians. The music was great; they played everything you would want and requests as well. The night was perfect, and it was just how we imagined it! We will be recommending Brendan and Brian to everyone we know, we could not praise them highly enough, and we hope to catch them again in the future! Ellen and Dan - Day 2 01/2026

We had the ceol miners play at our day two celebrations. Brendan was a pleasure to deal with during the booking and on the day .. they showed up and set a Great fun atmosphere for us and our guests . A great way to add some traditional Irish craic to your event . Thanks again lads ! Louise - Day 2 09/2025