Watch: Kingfishr serenade Cork's Marquee with Killeagh

There was no ego, no glitter, and no pretence when Kingfishr took the stage at Live at the Marquee in Cork on Wednesday night—just three musicians, their instruments, and a crowd ready to sing every word back to them. The result was a powerful reminder of why this Limerick-based trio has struck such a deep chord with Irish audiences.

There were no flashy visuals or elaborate intros. Frontman Eddie walked on stage with a quiet nod, a pint of Guinness in hand and accompanied by Eoghan ‘McGoo’ McGrath on banjo and Eoin ‘Fitz’ Fitzgibbon on bass.

Highlights included fan favourites Eyes Don’t Lie, Gloria, and the haunting I Cried, I Wept, each met with heartfelt sing-alongs.

Performing the first of two sold-out nights in the iconic venue, the indie-folk trio delivered a performance that was both stripped-back and emotionally charged. But it was Killeagh, their viral anthem named after East Cork village, that truly stole the night.

When the opening notes rang out, the crowd—many of whom arrived wearing Killeagh GAA jerseys and Cork colours—erupted into song. Voices filled the marquee in what felt less like a sing-along and more like a local declaration. With Cork set to contest the All-Ireland Hurling Final this Sunday, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. 

Killeagh has organically become an anthem for the younger generation of Cork hurling fans - a modern-day rallying cry that some are calling the heir to The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee. 

Lead singer, Wexford man Eddie Keogh explained to fans how the song began as a favour to a friend who loved his native village and has since become one of their biggest hits.

“We didn’t know anyone cared about a song about hurling. But as we travel around, it is clear that this is more than that, this is a song about community and being part of something that is bigger than yourself.” 

With another show to come on July 24 and momentum building both musically and culturally, Kingfishr’s steady rise feels deeply earned. They’re not chasing spectacle. They’re not putting on airs. They're simply making music that matters - music that is quickly becoming part of something bigger than themselves.