Wednesday night last January 6th, in the majestic setting of  St Mary’s Collegiate Church, Emmet Place,Youghal, multi-talented musician Liam O’Maonlai performed live in concert, and what a concert it was! Report: Oona Colin/Photo: Kieran McCarthy www.youghalonline.com

Liam,  previously of the Hothouse Flowers, gave a fantastic performance playing his own songs along with a lot of traditional Irish songs “as gaelge” where he mastered the tin whistle, guitar, piano and bodhran.  Guest support on the night was Christine Deady from Cork.

The concert was held in the chancel, situated right up at the top of the church, partitioned off from the rest, making it more intimate and warm with the twinkle from the candles placed all around making it a magical place.  At the end of the night, one left feeling lighthearted, singing and dancing out the gates of the church.

How lucky we are in Youghal to have such a fantastic venue rich in centuries of history to be able to welcome these talented artists to our  beautiful town.

Organised by Bobby Lee of Sacredroots Productions in support of youth music projects. Local young talent Darragh, winner of the recent Y Factor, Cleo Lee and Leo Mullane also played support on the night. Two more gigs lined up for  February with Kila on the 5th and Declan O’Rourke on the 27th.  Luca Bloom will also  be appearing in St Mary’s Collegiate Church  on March 20th.

If you would like information regarding the rental of this magnificent 12th century church, please call  083 360 6507.
Info: sacred-root.com or call 087 9957102 for details.
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