Selkies Sea Shanty Women's Group

26/10/2026

🎶⚓ AHOY THERE, MUSICAL LADIES! THE SELKIES ARE RECRUITING! ⚓🎶

The Selkies – Portaferry's All-Female Sea Shanty Group are looking for some new faces and musical talent to join our crew! 🌊💙

🪗 CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! 🎻

We have 3 places available for instrumentalists, with a particular interest in ladies who play the piano accordion, fiddle or other traditional instruments.

🎤 LOVE TO SING?

We also have 3 places available for female singers who enjoy music, harmonies, laughter and a bit of craic!

You don't need to be a professional performer, just bring enthusiasm, commitment, a love of music and a willingness to be part of a lively, welcoming group.

The Selkies celebrate our maritime heritage through sea shanties, traditional songs and performances at festivals, community events and beyond.

💙 It's about more than singing – it's friendship, confidence, new experiences and plenty of fun along the way!

📍 Based in Portaferry, County Down.

📩 Interested in coming aboard? Send us a private message, tell us a little about yourself and what you play or sing.
Email [email protected]
Tel 07870701620

⚓ Come aboard, find your voice and make some waves with The Selkies! 🌊🎶

26/09/2026

Selkies performance today
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26/09/2026

Selkies Videos today's performance

26/09/2026

Selkies... what a great day performing at the grand opening of "Weird Fish" clothing brand at Banbridge outlets "The Boulevard"
Special thanks to Weird Fish for inviting us along to everyone who stopped to listen we had a fab time entertaining everyone of all ages....

Selkies booked by contacting [email protected] or tel 07870701620 .... NI first and only all women Sea Shanty Group

22/09/2026

🐟⚓ SOMETHING FISHY IS HAPPENING AT BANBRIDGE BOULEVARD… ⚓🐟

And we’re not talking about the catch of the day! 😄

The Selkies Sea Shanty Group are sailing into Banbridge Boulevard to help celebrate the opening of Weird Fish bringing with them lively songs, big harmonies and plenty of chances for you to join in.

Expect shanties, shopping and a shoal lot of fun! 🎶🛍️

You don’t need to know the words, you don’t need to be able to sing, and you definitely don’t need your own boat — just come along, clap your hands, join the chorus and enjoy the craic!

⚓ Meet The Selkies
🐟 Check out the new Weird Fish clothing range
🎶 Join in with some great sea shanties
🙌 Bring the family, bring your friends and bring your best singing voice!

So if you fancy something a little different, come along and help us make some waves at Banbridge Boulevard.

Weird Fish + The Selkies = the perfect catch! 🐟⚓🎶

You’re invited to the grand opening party of Weird Fish! 🎉

Join Weird Fish this Saturday 26th September from 10AM for a fun-filled day celebrating their new store at The Boulevard!

🐟 Free fish & chips from 12pm*
🥂 Free fizz & snacks
🎁 A free goody bag for the first 50 purchasing customers*
🎶 Live performances from The Selkies Shanty Singers from 11am

Come along, soak up the atmosphere and celebrate the opening with Weird Fish!



*whilst stocks last

06/09/2026

05/09/2026

Selkies out and about today at local nursing home Barrhall performing for the lovely residents

Great afternoon enjoyed by all
Thanks to Gabrielle for inviting us

If you like book Selkies please message page or tel 07870701620 or email [email protected]

27/07/2026

SOME MORE MOMENTS CAPTURED AT THE WEEKEND IN PORTRUSH AND BELFAST

27/07/2026

Selkies visit to the North Coast to celebrate the Red Sails Festival with song Performing at Portrush Yacht Club and on Sunday performing at the Tradfest and after lovely lunch at the Juke of York we got to perform again in the commerical court and Dark Horse
Fabulous weekend celebration of Shanties and more importantly raising essential funds for the RNLI. Performing along side Causeway Shantymen and Sligo's very own Hugh and The Boys of Ballisodare

Look forward to seeing our fellow The Causeway Shantymen at our Sails and Sounds Festival this weekend

SPecial thanks to everyone who made us feel welcome and supported us throughout and to Gareth & The Causeway Shantymen for the invitation and to the Mayor for wonderful gift

Few pictures that captured the essence of the weekend.

19/06/2026