About

The Porter Bellys are an Irish Folk-Rock group based in the North of Ireland. The group is headed up by front-man Mark McAloon and comprises sounds of flute, whistle, accordion, banjo and fiddle alongside bass guitar and drums to top off the full band.

Who we are

a man standing in front of a crowd of people
a man standing in front of a crowd of people
Festivals

We play across the Irish and UK Festival Circuit headlining Ballyshannon Folk Festival, Folk The World and Peat on The Beat.

Weddings

Our live wedding band will be sure to keep your guest on the dancefloor all evening. We offer a range bespoke packages to compliment your special day.

Functions + Events

Planning a party, event or corporate function? No matter your party or venue size, we offer music packages to entertain all your guests.

What we can do for you

Frequently asked questions

Q: What areas do you cover?

We perform regularly across the island of Ireland and annually in the UK.

Q: What kind of events can you perform at?

We can scale our performance to your needs offering appropriate music for any setting.

Q: How can I book the band?

Simply input your details in our contact form to arrange a quick and simple consultation and personalised quote for your needs.

Q: What genres are included in a typical performance?

We bring a varied and diverse offering with an emphasis on Irish Folk blended with Rock and Pop influences.

Rocked Up Folk.

Bring your special event to the next level with one of Ireland’s leading Folk-Rock Bands.