The headline concert by the Co. Clare fiddler – widely acclaimed as one of the finest players in the world – was highly anticipated and did not disappoint.
Steeped in the East Clare tradition Mr. Hayes moved to Chigaco in the 1980s and became a fixture on the city’s famous music scene.
He achieved international cross-over success as a member of The Gloaming.
5. The talented fiddler Martin Hayes performing on stage during Sunday evening's Feile 25 event at St. Columb's Hall, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
The talented fiddler Martin Hayes performing on stage during Sunday evening's Feile 25 event at St. Columb's Hall, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
6. Audience members enjoying the Feile's Martin Hayes Concert on Sunday night at St. Columb's Hall. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Audience members enjoying the Feile's Martin Hayes Concert on Sunday night at St. Columb's Hall. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
7. The wonderfully talented Gemma Doherty performing at St. Columb's Hall on Sunday night. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
The wonderfully talented Gemma Doherty performing at St. Columb's Hall on Sunday night. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
8. Queues outside St. Columb's Hall on Sunday night for the Feile '25's Martin Hayes Concert - regarded as one of the most significant talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music in recent years. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Queues outside St. Columb's Hall on Sunday night for the Feile '25's Martin Hayes Concert - regarded as one of the most significant talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music in recent years. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : . Photo: Jim McCafferty