Ronayne returns to Nenagh Arts Centre

Seán Ronayne makes his triumphant return to Nenagh Arts Centre this July with his brand-new live talk Untold Sounds following the huge success of his previous appearance at the venue last July, which was a completely sold-out event.

Fresh from a sell-out Irish tour, Seán will once again bring audiences deep into the extraordinary world of Irish wildlife sound through storytelling, field recordings, and reflections gathered during his travels through some of Ireland’s wildest and most remote landscapes.Nenagh Arts Centre is absolutely delighted to welcome Seán back to the stage. Rarely does a performer leave such a lasting impression on an audience. Those who attended his show last year left with a renewed love, appreciation, and respect for nature and the natural world around them.Seán Ronayne is a gentle soul, a rare kind of person deeply captivated by the world around him. His passion for birdsong, wildlife, and listening is not simply academic; it is emotional, heartfelt, and profoundly human. In his many television, radio, and newspaper interviews, audiences have connected not only with his remarkable knowledge, but with his warmth, kindness, and sincerity. When Seán speaks about nature, you can truly see the passion and love in his eyes.

In a world that often moves too quickly, Seán reminds us of the importance of slowing down and truly listening, not just to birdsong and wildlife, but to the world around us. Many of us could stand to take a lesson from Seán’s way of seeing the world: with patience, curiosity, compassion, and deep respect for nature. There is something profoundly grounding about the way he speaks, encouraging audiences to reconnect with places and sounds that are so often overlooked in everyday life.

What makes Seán so unique is not only his extraordinary knowledge, but the sincerity with which he shares it. Audiences are drawn to his kindness, humility, and authenticity. He has a rare ability to make people feel both inspired and hopeful, reminding us that wonder still exists all around us if we simply take the time to notice it.

Known for his mission to record every bird species in Ireland, Seán has amassed an extraordinary archive of wildlife sounds, capturing everything from birds and mammals to insects and ocean life. His live talks weave these recordings into moving stories that encourage audiences to slow down, listen carefully, and reconnect with the beauty of the living world around them.

TICKET DETAILS

Untold Sounds takes place at Nenagh Arts Centre on Friday, July 3 at 7pm. Tickets are expected to sell quickly following last year’s sold-out event.