Hailing from Castletownroche, Ireland, Ronan Duggan is a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter embarking on his most personal artistic journey to date.
Having performed with and contributed to numerous outfits throughout his musical career, spanning decades, this year marks his debut as a solo artist. A significant milestone that represents years of songwriting, culminating in an authentic expression of his craft. Drawing inspiration from folk luminaries including Bert Jansch, Jackson C Frank, Richard Thompson, Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley and many more, Duggan has developed a distinctive narrative-driven style that weaves together Irish folklore, history, and personal memory.
His approach to music is refreshingly honest and uncompromising within every performance. Whether in an intimate venue or on a grand stage, he captures the same raw sincerity that defines his recordings. For Duggan, picking up the guitar was a transformative moment, and that passion resonates through every note he plays and phrase that he sings. The new album ‘The Last Witch in Ireland’ is available now on all platforms