Irish artist and composer …..cold water swims and nature enthusiast. UCC Artist in residence 2023
Joined July 2011
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25 Sep 2025
Delighted to announce pre order for my new album ‘Curlews Cry” is live over on Band camp barrykerr1.bandcamp.com/albu…
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May 26
It’s really class when someone you know brings something special to the world … class work Thomas @NBNThomas - amazing capture !
May 26
Kingfisher and cobweb on the Lagan Towpath.
This picture by our @NBNThomas is simply breathtaking.
The search for a nice frame has begun.
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May 26
Kingfisher and cobweb on the Lagan Towpath.
This picture by our @NBNThomas is simply breathtaking.
The search for a nice frame has begun.
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May 8
Really looking forward to performing at this show Sunday CQAF – Martin Simpson presents…A Celebration of Dick Gaughan blackboxbelfast.com/event/cq…
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Apr 23
HEADLINE SUMMER SHOWS ANNOUNCED 🔥
🎟️ ONSALE TOMORROW 10am
More shows announced soon.
Link in bio 👆
@ourbelfastmusic @ArtsCouncilNI @DiscoverNI @VisitBelfast
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NEWS: Ireland’s @BarryKerr1 Crowned Folk Album Of The Year Award Winner - @CarmelWalsh4 godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2026/…
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Jan 16
Barry Kerr steps back into nature with a new album irishnews.com/entertainment/…
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The Readifolk Radio Show album of 2025 show in which all the presenters get to select their choice of album of 2025 is ready to listen to again here: mixcloud.com/ianfreedman18/t…
With music by @sethlakemannews @loveandecadence @DanishQuartet @barrykerr1 & more.
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26 Nov 2025
So I am excited and absolutely delighted to let you know that my new album “Curlew’s Cry” has been shortlisted for “folk album of the year 2025 “ in Ireland and the UK….how about that?
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23 Nov 2025
Thanks to everyone who togged out for the launch of my new album “Curlew’s Cry” on Friday, it really means the world. What a wonderful evening! @johncreedon @fobraonain @folkonfoot @markfradcliffe
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Have been playing @BarryKerr1 hauntingly brilliant new album Curlew’s Cry since he played amazing gig at @theduncairn Friday night. Definitely a contender for best album of 2025
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11 Nov 2025
A 4.30am alarm means an early and rain-filled drive up to Liverpool for a day working with some KS3 students. Travelling up, I heard tracks from @BarryKerr1 new album ‘Curlew’s Cry’, which were so beautiful; perfect for these dark, wet autumn days and nights. Treat yourself.🎼
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10 Nov 2025
Really looking forward to returning to the fabulous @theduncairn for the launch of my new album, tickets are selling fast, see you there! theduncairn.com/events/barry…
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5 Nov 2025
Barry Kerr’s new album Curlew’s Cry. Ceol iontach!
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5 Nov 2025
I’m delighted my new record is out in the world, thanks to all who’ve supported the release so far…I hope you’re enjoying the sounds instagram.com/stories/barry.…
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27 Oct 2025
My new album "Curlew's Cry" is available from today over on Bandcamp..excited its growing wings. Enjoy! barrykerr1.bandcamp.com/albu…
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20 Oct 2025
Go raibh mile maith agat @TheRollingWave @RTERadio1 I really appreciate the spins of my new record! #curlewscry
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