Jane and Maurice together with author Paul Clements will be performing their show ‘Romancing Ireland’ which celebrates the life and work of folk singer, writer, actor and film maker, Richard Hayward at Rostrevor Folk Club on Mon 25th April. Here are some pics of the trio in action at the premiere of the show at Larne Museum and Arts Centre on the 24th Feb 2022.

Maurice and Jane were joined on stage at the Sunflower Folk Club by Jane’s brother Frank Cassidy and Paddy Finney to play a selection of songs from their new ‘Linen Songs’ album. Thanks to Eileen Creen for the photos!

Maurice and Jane launched their brand new album of linen songs at the Inishowen Singing Weekend and will also launch it in Belfast at the Sunflower Folk Club, Union St, Belfast on Thurs 7th April 2022 at 9pm.

Maurice and Jane release a new album entitled ‘Linen Songs’ featuring seventeen songs from Maurice’s extensive collection of local folk-songs associated with the Ulster linen industry. Half the songs are accompanied and half unaccompanied. The album was produced by Rod McVey who plays piano, keyboard and accordion. Maurice and Jane are also accompanied by Frank Cassidy on bouzouki, Paddy Finney on guitar, Joe McHugh on pipes and whistle and Conor Caldwell on fiddle. The album can be purchased via the Shop function on this website where you can also find the lyrics and in-depth information on all the tracks. Thanks to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland for their support in the making of this album.