THE END
‘The End’ is a deeply instinctive yet
carefully considered response to the
chaos of modern life, with Junior Brother
weaving the recent years of upheaval
into the eerie folklore of Fairy Forts.
These ring-shaped earth mounds,
scattered across the Irish countryside,
are known to possess an energy that
can bewilder, curse, or even lead the
unwary astray. Stepping into one is to
risk losing yourself—both physically and
spiritually. To Junior Brother, this ancient
folklore mirrors the disorienting reality of
today’s world.
Born Ronan Kealy, Junior Brother’s debut
album “Pull The Right Rope” earned a
Choice Music Prize nomination for Irish
Album of the Year, and similarly lauded
sophomore LP “The Great Irish Famine”
claimed another Album of the Year
nomination at the RTÉ Folk Music Awards,
along with glowing press from The
Guardian, MOJO Magazine and The Irish
Times to name just a few. Thrilling
appearances in iconic venues worldwide
have left crowds spellbound, from the East
Coast of the U.S. to Eastern Europe. He
has played support for a variety of
like-minded acts such as The Proclaimers
(U.K. & IE), The Murder Capital (Europe)
and Glen Hansard, the latter personally
choosing Junior as the opening act for his
2019 US Tour.