The Tipperary tourism group Hidden Tipperary, in association with Thurles Chamber of Commerce are proud to confirm that Folk Singing Star and Composer Nora Fogarty will be performing at a seated concert in “The Factory,” Hayes Hotel, Thurles on Friday night next, August 16th 2013 at 9.00 pm.
In the vein of singers like Mary Black and Delores Keane, but with none of the copy cat characteristics one associates with many others in her profession, this Kilkenny born vocalist will be performing Country, Ballad and Folk Songs from her massive répertoire; songs indeed which she is frequently asked to sing at previous concert events.
Just a few of the songs that music lovers can expect to hear from the exciting voice of Nora will include “You Needed Me,” (latter version best attributed to multiple award-winning Canadian singer Anne Murray), the late American singer-songwriter Randy VanWarmer’s “Just When I Needed You Most,” Christy Moore’s “Go, Move, Shift,” Joni Mitchell’s ” Both Sides Now.”
Then add songs like “Caledonia,” “The leaving of Nancy,” “Go Lassie Go,” (Latter version best attributed to Tipperary’s late great Liam Clancy) and “Shattered Dreams,” which radio listeners have heard her play regularly, then “believe you me,” you are about to experience one serious night of quality free entertainment.
I kid you not, from the sheer power of her vocal ability, her professionalism, not to mention her superb guitar playing aptitude; Nora Fogarty’s solo concert performance on Friday night next, is one event just not to be missed.
As stated, entry to this event is totally free to all and the Hayes Hotel in Liberty Square will also be providing free finger food to the assembled audience, during the shows interval.
Note: Be warned – Doors will close sharp at 9.00 pm, so make sure you are on time to grab a drink & a seat.
Thurles native Majella O’Donnell (née McLennan) country singer, reality television star and the wife of much loved and well known entertainer Daniel O’Donnell, has confirmed she is undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Majella, aged 53, broke the news to both their families last week.
On his website yesterday Daniel publicly stated;
“I’m sorry to inform you that Majella was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She is undergoing treatment at present and as it was found in the early stages, we are very hopeful of a full recovery. I know that many of you would like to send your good wishes to Majella but at this time we cannot deal with a lot of mail so we would ask you not to send cards or letters, all we need are your prayers to help us through this difficult time and we know we can rely on that. God Bless Daniel.“
To Majella, Daniel & family, from all your many friends and fans here in Thurles and Tipperary, go our thoughts and prayers for a very speedy and full recovery during this difficult time.
Phoenix Productions are this year celebrating their 15th Birthday. Founded initially in 1998 to harness the unbelievable vocal & musical talent emerging amongst the youth of Thurles, this non-profit organization, through the use of professionals in choreography & musical direction, have succeeded in staging one musical production every year since its conception.
Funded only by the sale of tickets, an Arts Council Grant latter administered by Tipperary North County Council and local sponsorship, the Phoenix Productions company will this year undertake its most tasking production yet, the tragic love story that is the 1986 musical “The Phantom of the Opera,” with music by Tipperary resident Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Charles Hart. (Some lyrics influenced by Jim Steinman, Alan Jay Lerner & Richard Stilgoe.)
Just this year the rights to perform “The Phantom of the Opera” were released to non-professional groups for the very first time.
To give you just a taste of what is to come, listen to the gifted voices of Michael Ball and Sierra Boggess, as they perform possibly one of the best known and loved songs from this amazing musical, hereunder entitled “All I ask of you.” By the way, on Piano for this video performance is composer and impresario of musical theatre, himself, Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Thurles Cast:
Sonny Dwyer (Phantom Erik,); Lucy Tobin (Christine Daaé,); Paul Browne (Raoul, Viscount de Chagny,); Róisín Heenan (Carlotta Giudicelli,); Andrew Whelan (Monsieur Firmin,); Ryan Grace (Monsieur André ), Stephanie Browne (Madame Giry ), Graham Maher (Ubaldo Piangi ), Emily Murphy (Meg Giry ) and Nathan Carroll (Joseph Buquet ).
Corps de Ballet:
Emily Murphy, Aoife Phelan, Irene Slattery, Ann Marie O’ Dwyer, Annie Blake and Billie Kelly.
Production Team:
Gerard O’ Brien (Producer,); Aisling Doyle (Director/Choreographer,); David Wray (Musical Director,); John O’ Donoghue (Set Design,) and Gerry Taylor (Lighting Design,).
Tickets: Cost €15, €20, Concession: €12 (Tickets will go on Sale on July 27th next at West Gate, Thurles, in the shop formally occupied by ‘Blake’s Butchers,’ and more recently ‘Rings and Things.’).
This is one show for music lovers which should not to be missed, so do make arrangements to view the splendour of a Paris Opera House here in the Premier Hall, Thurles and meet face to face a Phantom, shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all. But also experience the strong passion that this Phantom holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé, that despite this physical affliction, even her heart cannot resist.
So “No more talk of darkness,” folks and for at least one night, do come listen to “The music of the night,” here in Thurles, running from August 7th to August 10th 2013.
Yes it’s been confirmed, Ireland’s greatest story tellers “The Wolfe Tones,” are to headline the Ryan Gathering here in Thurles in August.
Arguably the World’s most popular folk and ballad group ever, The Wolfe Tones will be appearing live in the home of the GAA, at The Factory Nightclub, in Hayes Hotel, Liberty Square, Thurles on Sunday August 25th next.
The Wolfe Tones
Regular visitors to Tipperary & currently celebrating over 49 years on the road, these legendary Dublin balladeers continue to be one of Ireland’s biggest box office attractions, having sold out all prestigious venues, during the past year right across Ireland, the UK, Mainland Europe and the U.S.A.
With the launch of their ‘Child of Destiny,’ Limited Edition DVD / CD’, featuring 17 tracks, 12 of which are brand new compositions from the pen of prolific Wolfe Tones songwriter, Brian Warfield, after 49 years, The Wolfe Tones continue to be the most creative folk group of all time.
The Wolfe Tones have been cheered and applauded wherever they have stopped to perform, whether it has been in Dublin, in the austere Royal Albert Hall in London, in the plush and famous old Olympia in Paris, at the open air folk festivals in Brittany, or in any number of concert halls throughout Germany, Sweden, Holland, Norway and Denmark.
Those of us who have travelled far and wide to see The Tones can tell you that they’re getting better all the time. Fame, throughout the years, has made them perhaps a little plumper and a little better dressed, but they still sing the best songs in the business.
I promise you that this live concert will be a sell out so, to avoid disappointment on the night, get your Tickets from The Source Box Office Tel 0504-90204 or from Hayes Hotel Tel 0504-22122 here in Thurles ASAP.
Former Eurovision singer Mr Chris Doran, who represented Ireland unsuccessfully in the Eurovision Song Contest in Turkey in 2004, was one of seven men and one woman brought before a special sitting of Carrick-on-Suir district court, following a row in Sean Kelly Square shortly after 9.00am in the town on Friday morning last.
The eight accused were named as Bernard Cawley, Woodvale Walk, Fethard, Co Tipperary; Michael Sweeney (Snr) and Michael Sweeney (Jnr), Elm Park, Clonmel Co Tipperary; John Paul and Thomas McCarthy, Pinewood Drive, Clonmel, Co Tipperary; Chris Doran, Tramore, Co Waterford; Lee Ahern, Heywood Close, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, and Addey Ahern, Pinewood Drive, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.
All eight individuals face one charge each of violence or threatening to use violence & were granted free legal aid by Judge Kevin Staunton, having been remanded on their own bond of €500 each. All have been ordered to appear in court again on July 4th next.
Of the eight accused, seven have addresses in Clonmel & Fethard in County Tipperary and one has an address in Tramore, Co Waterford.
Chris Doran, who won the ‘You’re A Star,‘ competition featured on RTE in 2004 and who represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest in Istanbul that same year with a song written by Westlife’s Brian McFadden, entitled “If My World Stopped Turning,” has been ordered to reside at his own apartment in Tramore and to observe bail conditions including a strict curfew between the hours of 11.00pm & 7.00am nightly.
Subject to a file being prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the court heard that other charges may be pursued in relation to this same incident.
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The Tipperary tourism group Hidden Tipperary, in association with Thurles Chamber of Commerce are proud to confirm that Folk Singing Star and Composer Nora Fogarty will be performing at a seated concert in “The Factory,” Hayes Hotel, Thurles on Friday night next, August 16th 2013 at 9.00 pm.
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