CHRISTY Moore is coming back to the INEC this autumn for one night.
Christy’s latest album is due for release in November 2017 and before that on Friday October 27 he will play the Killarney venue.
The double CD of 20+ songs consists of new live recordings of Christy’s biggest and best loved hits that span his extensive career. The songs are newly recorded live versions captured in venues across Ireland, The North and Scotland.
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Tickets for Christy Moore, INEC Killarney go on sale on Friday 21st July and will be available from www.inec.ie or 064 6671555
Christy Moore has a universal fan base and still continues to entertain; cementing him as an Irish icon. It is his deep urge to connect with the listener and to transmit the meaning of the songs he sings that has endeared him to audiences of all ages.
Christy has produced more than 25 solo albums, from Paddy on the Road in 1969 to Where I Come From in 2013. Christy Moore: Journey, a documentary on 50 years of song, aired on RTE television in April and this year sees Christy as busy as ever on the live circuit.
.Kieran Moynihan, Marilyn Moynihan, Emily Lynch and Paul Lynch at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT’S not often Christy Moore ventures to the Tralee area, normally playing venues like the INEC in Killarney.
No wonder then, that the Ballyroe Heights Hotel gig was a sell-out with just under 500 fans paying in to see one of Ireland’s finest artists.
Christy was joined on stage by the acclaimed musician Declan Sinnott and the duo had the audience transfixed for the duration of the concert.
The concert-goers came from Tralee and all over the county, country and even Brooklyn as our photos below show.
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.Melissa and Martin Nix and Mary and Derek Molloy at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMartin Hussey and Dee Heaslip at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Dorothy Naughton and Joanne Henry at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary Walsh and Noreen Landers at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanOwen Dunne, Ardfert, and Trina Casey, Ballyheigue, at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJames O’Connor, Stacy O’Connor, Cloghane, Eoin O’Kelly, Clare, Ally Hehir and Megan Hehir, Limerick at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanColm Burke, Mary McCaffrey, John and Terri Rice, at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanLinda, Brendan and Pidgie Cavanagh at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanVivianne Peake, Mary Teresa Crowley, Sharon O’Neill, Hendrick Peake, Orla Fields and Brian Lucid at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanTom and Rosemary Lambe from Kilteel, Co Kildare, at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAidan O’Connor and Joseph Naughton at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanRuth and Paul McKenzie, Brooklyn, celebrating their anniversary at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSean O’Donnell, Marilyn and Kieran Moynihan at the Christy Moore concert in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
It’s almost the weekend already which means that there’s places to go, things to do and people to see. Here’s some stuff you can get up to around the county…
Friday
The town park will be showing another one of Spielberg’s classics next weekend when ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ will be screened.
1. Enjoy a Close Encounter
The Secret Cine Club’s Free Open Air Cinema returns (weather permitting!) to the town park tonight when it screens another one of Spielberg’s classics, ‘Close Encounters Of The Kind’.
The film will be starting at 9.30pm but with gates opening at 7, it’s recommended you come early to get the best spot and have a picnic.
It is highly recommended too that you bring blankets and jackets to ensure you stay warm well into the night, with a strong hint too that insect repellent should be brought.
Everything and anything you need to know can be found out on the events Facebook page HERE, so please go and check that out.
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Saturday
A section of the crowd at the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club fundraising cycle last year. Photo by Dermot Crean
2. Na Gaeil Cycle
Those of a sportier nature can choose to spend their weekend a little differently by taking part in the Na Gaeil cycle which will take place early on Saturday morning, August 29.
There are two routes to choose from for those taking part, the 40km to Castleisland and back or the 80km to Castleisland, Abbeyfeale, Listowel, Tralee.
Registration is set to cast adults €20, students €10 and families €50. People will now be able to register now online, in club, or on the morning of 29th from 8am. The official start to of the cycle is 9:30am from the clubhouse.
There will be a BBQ afterwards at 8pm at the club.
Sandstorm will take place this Saturday, August 29.
3. Sandstorm Endurance
Ok, it’s a bit out the road, but keeping with the sporty theme, Saturday at noon will see the kick off of Spin South West’s endurance event ‘Sandstorm’ when it takes place on Ballyheigue beach.
The award winning event will see competitors taking on a netted pyramid, an 8-foot wall and a 16-foot climbing frame to name a few, all the while wading through the sand of the scenic beach.
The race will kick off at 12 noon sharp on Saturday with race numbers able to be collected at Ballyheigue Beach Car park.
Registration is now closed, but be sure to come down and show your support on the day.
Newton Faulkner will play in the Brandon Hotel on Saturday evening.
4. Eric Roche Acoustic Sessions
A more relaxed way of spending your day could be be to head down to the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Saturday evening to see a host of hugely talented guitarists play a set or two.
The event is in memory of famous Tralee guitarist Eric Roche, and will see folk star Newton Faulkner take to the stage alongside Thomas Leeb, Jacques Stotzem and Robert Castellani.
Tickets for the event are currently on sale now and are set to cost €25 for the main event, which is expected to sell out, they can be purchased HERE.
The main event will then be kicking off at 8pm, with doors opening to the public at 7pm that evening.
All proceeds from ticket sales for the event being held in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre will be going toward the Kerry Hospice Foundation and the local Inspired Group.
Lixnaw’s James Flaherty will be in action this Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
5. Go watch the hurling
Head on out to Abbeydorney on Saturday and Sunday evening and you’ll be in for a GAA treat as four teams battle it out for places in the Garvey’s Supervalu Kerry SHC final next month.
St Brendans and Lixnaw do battle on Saturday at 6pm, while at the same time and same place on Sunday, Kilmoyley and Ballyduff cross hurls in the second semi-final of the weekend.
Christy Moore will perform at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on August 28.
NEXT month will see the ever popular and legendary singer/songwriter Christy Moore take to the stage to perform a concert for his Kerry fans in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on August 28.
The Kildare-born singer Christy, who always gives a fantastic and highly energetic show will be no doubt performing many of his famous hits such as ‘Lisdoonvarna’, ‘Ordinary Man’ and ‘The Voyage’ on the night, so this is not to be missed.
The singer has released a huge number of hit songs since his music debut back in 1977 and he continues to be an popular draw for the crowds to this day still.
Ticket prices are €35 for the event and will be available from the reception at the hotel or by contacting 066 712 6796.
Check out a little bit of what you can expect to see if you pop on down to show below…
