Padraig Jack
Wednesday 14th October 2026
The RTE Folk Music Awards nominee billed by Hot Press as "One of Ireland's Best Emerging Songwriters".
Overview
The RTE Folk Music Awards nominee billed by Hot Press as “One of Ireland’s Best Emerging Songwriters” was born and raised in the Aran islands Gaeltacht which influences his Celtic, Folk, Contemporary music and a place that has produced well known Irish writers Liam O’Flaithearta, Máirtín Ó’Direáin and Breandán Ó’hEithir, Padraig is proudly bilingual both as a conversationalist and a songwriter and writes and sings meaningful songs on guitar and piano in Irish Gaelic and English. With influences from Enya, Emmyou Harris and The Eagles to Van Morrison, Sinead O’Connor and Richard Thompson, Padraig appreciates strong songwriting with a distinct point of view.
When ‘Making Sand‘ was nominated for “Best Original Song” at the RTE Folk Awards, it helped establish Padraig as one of Ireland’s finest contemporary songwriters, in both languages, with plaudits from Hot Press magazine and Folking.com. On it’s release, ‘Making Sand’ spent four weeks at Number 1 on the RTE Radio 1 Airplay Chart and Padraig is a regular in Irish language media Raidió na Gaeiltachta and TG4. Padraig’s show consists of authentic Irish and English language original songs about life in the west of Ireland and his other observations. He plays either solo or with a band which sometimes includes legendary musician Anthony Thistlethwaite (when he’s available from his band The Saw Doctors).
The themes of his songs translate well in regions where he has toured which share a ‘minority language’ connection such as Mid North Wales, Friesland and Euskal Herria. On the release of his second album ‘These Shores’ Padraig spent 2025 playing Festivals such as Festival Interceltique de Lorient, Celtic Connections in Glasgow, Folk Alliance in Montreal (representing Culture Ireland) and the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Dublin as well as playing Dublin and Kilkenny TradFest. Padraig Jack ended 2025 with a performance in Dublin’s Christchurch Cathedral along with Martin Hayes and began 2026 in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall for a unique minority language themed event ‘Our Mother Tongue’ at Celtic Connections along with artists including Gruff Rhys and Gwilym Bowen Rhys (Cymru) and Le Vent Du Nord (Quebec). Padraig will release new music in 2026 while recording his next album.
Tickets:
Advance: £18.50 Standard / £17 Concession
On the door: £20 standard / £18 concession
All ticket prices include a £2 booking fee.
Tolbooth
Jail Wynd
Stirling
FK8 1DE
- Opening Hours
- Getting Here
- Accessibility
- Food & Drinks
Tolbooth Opening Hours
Box Office Opening Hours Wk Beginning 8th June:
Tuesday 9th 10-5pm
Wednesday 10th 10-5pm
Thursday 11th 10-8pm
Friday 12th 10-8pm
Saturday 13th 10-5pm
* From 5pm onwards for Evening Performance Customers Only.
Tolbooth Map
Accessibility
Our accessibility guides are available below for the Tolbooth.
To find out more about our cafe and bar click below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking Terms and Conditions
Please Refer to Our – Venues Ticket T’s & C’s
When can we pick up tickets/what are box office opening hours?
Albert Halls
Box Office Opening Hours Wk Beginning 8th June:
Tuesday 9th 4:30-8:30pm
Thursday 11th 10-4pm
Friday 12th 10-4pm
Saturday 13th 4-8pm
* From 5pm Open For Evening Performance Customers Only.
Tolbooth
Box Office Opening Hours Wk Beginning 8th June:
Tuesday 9th 10-5pm
Wednesday 10th 10-5pm
Thursday 11th 10-8pm
Friday 12th 10-8pm
Saturday 13th 10-5pm
* From 5pm onwards for Evening Performance Customers Only.
We now use e-tickets; allowing ease/speed and customer flexibility when attending our events. Please note screengrabs of e-tickets will not be accepted.
Tickets can also be printed out at home or for a small £1 fee be printed out at Box Office.
Box office will remain open until 30 mins after the show begins.
For standing gigs, is there an accessible area?
We will have an accessible area, the location and capacity varies per event, please contact box office to book your tickets.
Please note – Accessible areas in our events are subject to demand and capacity, and should be booked in advance by contacting box office.
What time does the show start?
Usually approx. 30 mins after doors time but it can vary depending on the show.
What time does the show finish?
We don’t always have this info ahead of time, if you contact box office on the day we will advise on individual shows.
Is there a lift/disabled access?
There is a lift and an accessible entrance at both venues.
Accessible areas in our events are subject to demand and capacity, and should be booked in advance by contacting box office.
Can tickets be posted out?
We no longer post tickets and now use e-tickets; allowing ease/speed and customer flexibility when attending our events. These can be shown on your device. Please note screen shots of e-tickets will not be accepted.
Tickets do not need to be printed but can be done at box office for £1 or printed at home if you do not have a suitable device.
Where can we pick up tickets?
We now use e-tickets; allowing ease/speed and customer flexibility when attending our events. These can be shown on your device. Please note screen shots of e-tickets will not be accepted.
Tickets do not need to be printed but can be done at box office for £1 or printed at home if you do not have a suitable device.
How do I reach the venue via public transport?
Both Venues are a short walk from Stirling Bus Station, and Stirling Train Station.
Is there parking at the venue?
There is no general parking at The Albert Halls, on street parking is available nearby. At the Tolbooth you can use the Old Town Jail Car Park free of charge when attending an event.
Is there accessible parking at the venue?
There is limited accessible parking at the Albert halls, if you require assistance contact box office and we can try to help. At the Tolbooth there is a public disabled parking space outside the venue, but it is out with our control. Please note that we unfortunately cannot reserve spaces for you at either of our venues.
Can we get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable but if the show sells out we can attempt to resell them on your behalf.
Please read the full details on our Booking Terms and Conditions.
Is there a bar/can drinks be enjoyed at a show?
There is a bar at both venues and drinks can be taken in to shows.
Is there food available in the venue?
There is the Café Bar in the Tolbooth and The Albert Halls, for opening hours please check at Box Office.
Can children attend/age restrictions?
This varies per show and will be detailed on the event webpage. Box office can advise on individual shows
Can we come in late?
This depends on the show, usually latecomers can be admitted at a suitable point in the show but this is not always the case
Who qualifies for a concession ticket price?
Concession’s are:-
*Over 60’s
*Disabled
*Unemployed
*Students / Children
Are there any restrictions on dancing or standing for shows on at the Albert Halls?
For fully seated shows in the Albert Halls dancing is not allowed.
For standing events dancing must be at the side or at the back of the hall.
There is no standing in the front row of the balcony.
Accessible and (Carer) Tickets
A limited number of free carer tickets may be made available to customers, requiring additional support because of an accessible requirement or long-term health condition, as defined by the Equality Act (2010)
