Dun Aengus the band
We are Dún Aengus — a musical duo made up of Peter Andersson and Martin Rahmberg. Our name pays homage to the ancient stone fort perched on the rugged island of Inishmore, just off Ireland’s windswept west coast.
Both of us share vocal duties, with Martin on guitar and Peter on tenor banjo. Our music draws deep from the rich well of Irish traditional tunes and songs, with the spirit of Scotland also flowing strongly through our repertoire. While we honor the old traditions, we’re not afraid to weave in modern melodies when the mood strikes.
Our musical partnership stretches back to 1986, giving us over half a century of combined experience. In 1992, we founded the band King Laoghaire alongside Leif Andersson (guitar) and Markus Svensson (nyckelharpa). In the early days, we carved our path the old-fashioned way — busking along country roads, backstreets, and village squares, letting the music find its way to the people.
In 2004, we launched Celtic Night of Song and Dance, a show that was met with rave reviews. Featuring King Laoghaire alongside two dynamic Irish dance groups and a vibrant lineup of special guests, it was an unforgettable celebration of music, movement, and camaraderie. Every evening ended with an intimate acoustic session at a local bar, where musicians and audience members alike were welcomed to join in the singing, playing, and dancing — carrying the spirit of the Celtic tradition late into the night.
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Dun Aengus the place
Dún Aengus is one of Ireland’s most iconic ancient monuments, dramatically perched on the edge of sheer cliffs on the island of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. Dating back to around 1100 BC, this prehistoric stone fort was built during the late Bronze Age and expanded in the centuries that followed.
Its name — meaning “Fort of Aengus” — is traditionally linked to the mythological figure Aengus, the god of love and youth in Irish mythology. Shaped like a massive semi-circle, Dún Aengus faces outward toward the Atlantic, its colossal stone walls once providing defense against invaders. Archaeologists believe it served as a place of refuge, ceremony, and power for the island’s ancient inhabitants.
Today, Dún Aengus stands as a powerful testament to Ireland’s deep and ancient past — a place where stone, sea, and sky meet in timeless majesty.