The Mary Wallopers Live in Cardiff

The Mary Wallopers bring their raucous Irish folk-punk to Cardiff for a night of rowdy singalongs and political fire. Known for their live-streamed lockdown gigs that captured a hungry audience, the band—founded by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy with Seán McKenna—have built a reputation for high-energy shows blending traditional tunes with punk attitude.

Expect a set drawn from albums like *The Mary Wallopers* and *Irish Rock N Roll*, described as "raucous, fun and captivating" with a folk-horror edge. The band's performances are famously charged, mixing bawdy drinking songs with pointed anti-fascist and pro-Palestine activism. Their Cardiff date promises the same unvarnished spirit that has made them a cult favourite.

With a rotating lineup that has included Róisín Barrett, Brendan McInerney, and Finnian O'Connor, the Wallopers deliver a sound rooted in Irish trad but shot through with punk irreverence. This is a show for those who want their folk music loud, political, and utterly alive.