.Contestants Jordan Bowler, Debbie Guerin, Aileen Galvin, Wayne Duggan. Photo: Joe Hanley
THE countdown is on.
The John Mitchels club has run a fantastic ‘Strictly’ fundraiser for the past couple of years, but this time they’ve turned their attention to a Lip Sync event to be held in Ballygarry House Hotel on the October Bank Holiday weekend.
The acts are currently in training for the event, which takes place on Sunday, October 28 at 8pm (doors open 6pm) and under the experienced eye of Ms. Jackie O’Mahony, choreographer. The winning act will be donating their prize money to a charity of their choice.
Some of the acts include: George Lowe; Donna Flaherty; Nadia Woods; Aileen Galvin, Debbie Guerin, Wayne Enright, Jordan Bowler; Jonathan O’Halloran, Akeem Molloy, Mikey Walsh, James Duggan; Rosemary Broderick, Cliona Caplis & Sorcha Finnegan; Michael O’Donovan, Elaine Conway, Liz Nickleson, Gail Lowe; Denis Mannix, Mary Higgins.
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When it comes to judges, the John Mitchels club have secured the expertise of well know PR guru and broadcaster John Drummey; Cllr Terry O’Brien; beauty blogger Mary O’Donnell and Anne O’Donnell of Siamsa fame who knows a thing or two about dancing.
Again, Brian Hurley will be the accomplished MC on the night. The money raised from the Lip Syng will be used for the development of the Club both at Juvenile and Senior level and also prize-money will be donated to a charity chosen by the winning act. Tickets information will follow on social media. Scroll down for photos…
Contestant Donna Flaherty. Photo: Joe HanleyContestants Denis Mannix and Mary Higgins..Contestant Nadia Woods. Photo: Joe HanleyContestants, front row left to right: Aileen Galvin, Debbie Guerin, Nadia Woods, Cliona Caplis, Donna Flaherty. Back Row left to right Denis Mannix, Jordan Bowler, Rosemary Broderick, Mary Higgins, George Lowe, Brian Hurley, Jackie O’Mahony and Wayne Enright. Photo: Joe Hanley
.Sarah Kate Daly, Helen Cahill, Mary Jo Daly and Cathal Lynch at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was a fantastic night of entertainment in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night.
The occasion was the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ and it was an amazing success with over 500 people attending.
As we told you yesterday (click here for previous story), John Murray got the nod from the judges, while ‘The Spice Boys’ were the most popular in the public vote.
Here’s some photos of the people off the stage who attended on a great night…
Joanna Murphy and Jackie Murphy at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sinead Crean, Jonathan Crean and Gillian Lawlor at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMichaela O’Brien and Laura Bourke at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot CreanIvan Parker and McKenzie Keane at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Melissa O’Riordan and Grainne Ryle at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMarie Hill and Triona Daly at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot CreanKatie Cullen, Margaret Sutton, Tim Sutton, Fionnuala Kirby and Sarah Kate Daly at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Anne O’Donoghue and Joan Holland at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot CreanShane Casey and Clodagh Carmody at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot CreanKen and Emer Tobin at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot CreanEoin O’Brien and Grainne Lucey at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJuliette Rolls, David Rolls, Marie Rolls and Tracy O’Sullivan at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSupporting Stephen Bulman were Philip Biaic, Christina Avric, Mario Hryszko, Agnes Moras, Mentor and Siobhan O’Sullivan from Yummy Cafe at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAisling O’Malley and Raymond Kelly at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJohnny McCarthy and Dwayne Mullins at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot CreanHelen Lawless and Jackie Murphy at the Churchill GAA ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was great fun last night as Churchill GAA staged its first ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
A crowd of around 500 people watched on as the contestants took on a number of different guises under the expert tutelage of Jackie O’Mahoney with Sinead Cotter as MC for the occasion.
The four judges — Fr Eamon Mulvihill, Michael Healy Rae, Declan Parker and Catriona O’Sullivan — had a tough task in deciding the winner but in the end they went for John Murray.
The public had a different take and the Spice Boys — Padraig Ryan, Cillian O’Shea, Barry Carmody and Stephen Bulman — won the popular vote. Scroll down for photos (we’ll have more tomorrow)…
Ciara McCarthy, Emma O’Brien and Anna Griffin ready to hit the stage. Photo by Dermot Crean.Final rehearsals for Supa Troupers, Colette O’Sullivan, Peggy Daly and Josephine Cahill. Photo by Dermot CreanLinda and Susan Browne in great form before the opening performance. Photo by Dermot CreanRosie McGrath ready for the night ahead. Photo by Dermot Crean.The contestants, judges and organising committee of Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle. Photo by Dermot CreanNiall Fitzgerald ready for his performance. Photo by Dermot Crean.MC for the evening, Sinead Cotter on stage. Photo by Dermot CreanContestants on stage during the opening performance. Photo by Dermot CreanSteve Elvins on stage during the opening performance. Photo by Dermot CreanContestants on stage during the opening performance. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn Murray gives it some welly. Photo by Dermot CreanEmma O’Brien and Stephen Bulman on stage during the opening performance. Photo by Dermot CreanContestants on stage during the opening performance. Photo by Dermot CreanRosie McGrath on stage during the opening performance. Photo by Dermot Crean
Loads more photos from the night on the way on Monday
.Rosie McGrath, a contestant in the upcoming Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle. Photo by Dermot Crean
WE can expect some amazing performances, slick moves, colourful costumes and lots of laughter next month when 11 acts take to the stage for Churchill GAA’s ‘Lip Sing Battle’.
Following on from their hugely successful ‘Strictly’ event in 2017, the club has gone for a different type of show and the contestants were raring to go when we met them on Friday night at The Oyster Tavern for the launch.
Jackie O’Mahoney has been working with the lads and lassies for the past month and said things are coming on nicely for the event which takes place on Sunday, May 6 at 8pm in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
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Two of the four judges have been confirmed for the night and they are Michael Healy Rae and Catriona O’Sullivan, while the MC for the evening will be Sinead Cotter.
The contestants have all nominated a charity to which they will donate their winnings. Tickets are €20 for the strictly over 18s event and can be bought from committee members and by contacting the Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle Facebook page here.
Meet the contestants below (missing was a group from Patrick’s Hair Salon Tralee — Ciara McCarthy, Emma O’Brien and Anna Griffin).
John Murray, a contestant in the upcoming Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle. Photo by Dermot Crean.Niamh and Steve Elvins, contestants in the upcoming Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle. Photo by Dermot CreanRonan Redican, a contestant in the upcoming Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle. Photo by Dermot Crean.Linda Browne who, along with sister Susan, are a duo in the upcoming Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle. Photo by Dermot CreanPaul O’Sullivan, a contestant in the upcoming Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle. Photo by Dermot Crean.Paddy Brosnan, a contestant in the upcoming Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle. Photo by Dermot CreanVeronica Kelly, a contestant in the upcoming Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle. Photo by Dermot Crean.Peggy Daly who along with Colette O’Sullivan and Josephine O’Brien, are a trio in the upcoming Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle. Photo by Dermot CreanPadraig Ryan, Cillian O’Shea, Barry Carmody and Stephen Bulman, contestants in the upcoming Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle. Photo by Dermot Crean.Choreographer/artistic director Jackie O’Mahoney with (most of) the contestants in the upcoming Churchill GAA Lip Sing Battle. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Liz Stack, Betty McGrath, Marilyn McCarthy and Maimie O’Flynn at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
SO as we reported yesterday, the Ardfert NS Lip Sing Battle was an unqualified success raising thousands of euros for the school hall fund (click here for previous coverage).
The 10 acts were amazing and entertained the hundreds present at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night with Destiny Spice impressing the judges, while Sister Act won the public vote.
We were there to capture the style on and off the stage. Scroll down for photos…
Nadia Woods, Aileen Murphy and Joanne O’Connor at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jeremiah Quirke and Danielle O’Sullivan at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn and Siobhan Fitzgerald at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMargaret Lyne, Liam Robbins and Sinead McCarthy at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Antoinette O’Mahony and Marie O’Connell who performed during the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJean O’Hara and Helen Leahy at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanRoisin Smullen and Ailbhe O’Rourke at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Annette Boyle, Teresa McKenna and Irene Costello at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanFionnuala Kirby and Marian O’Shea at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanThe opening performance in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Norma Brosnan with Caoimhe and Annemarie O’Flaherty at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanEavan O’Connor, Sophie O’Mahony and Gemma O’Mahony at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMC for the evening Brian Hurley at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.The opening performance in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanThe opening performance in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanThe opening performance in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
.The opening performance in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE hundreds who attended Ardfert National School ‘Lip Sing Battle’ sure got value for money last night as the acts put on an energetic show which had the audience cheering, laughing and singing along.
After two sell-out Strictly Come Dancing events over the past couple of years, the organisers decided on something different this year and it was a wonderful night of entertainment.
Creative Director Joe Burkett outdid himself steering his charges to amazing performances of some iconic artists’ hits from legends like Whitney Houston, Spice Girls, Dusty Springfield, Destiny’s Child, ABBA and more.
Creative Director Joe Burkett with judges Claire Adams, Mary O’Connell and Danny Leane and organising committee member Annemarie Russell at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The judges on the night were vocal coach Claire Adams, beauty expert Mary O’Donnell and stylist Danny Leane and while they had a tough job deciding the winners, but they eventually decided on Destiny Spice.
Destiny Spice, winners of the Judges Vote.
The public though had a different take and selected Sister Act.
Sister Act, winners of the public vote.
The participants on the night were Helena Clifford, Geraldine Lennon, Margaret Cahill, Fidelma Dillon, Carmel Russell, Michael Leen, Marcus O’Sullivan, Barry Leen, Jonathon Harmon, Grainne Healy, Siobhan Lacey, Tony O’Halloran, Betty Stack, Kevin O’Connor, Tania Lawlor, Nicola O’Connor, Linda O’Sullivan, Trina O’Sullivan, Siobhan O’Connor, Helena McDonagh, Kirstie Nowak, Cecilia O’Callaghan, Rachel Fitzgerald, Karen Best, Karen Farrelly, Tommy Long, Marion Long, Marilyn Jones, John Martin Lyne, Mark Blennerhasset, Nicole O’Connor, Ben Rocher, Marion Rey, Mary Lawlor.
With DJ Fiona McSweeney spinning the decks until 2am, it was a fantastic night for everyone involved and thousands of euro were raised for the Ardfert NS school hall fund. Scroll down for photos and a video of the opening performance (we’ll have more tomorrow)…
In front; Kirstie Nowak, Triona McCorry, Cecelia O’Callaghan with at back, Nicola O’Connor, Rachel Fitzgerald, Helena McDonagh, Siobhan O’Connor and Linda O’Sullivan, participants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.The participants with Creative Director Joe Burkett in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanHelena Clifford, Geraldine Lennon, Margaret Cahill and Fidelma Dillon, participants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSharon Reidy, Paula Nelligan, Catherine Leen and Chloe Leen at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.The opening performance in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanThe opening performance in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.The opening performance in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanThe opening performance in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Liz and Emily McCarthy, Deirdre Delaney, Adam Leen and Yvonne Donnelly at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAudrey Fortune with Sarah and Ella Duggan at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAnna Buckley, Laura Smith and Lauren Smith at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Belle McDonagh, Marie Kirby and Mary Kirby at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanGavin, Gearóid and Ruairí Lacey with at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanTom O’Donnell, Eric Rowan, Lisa O’Donnell, Triona Brassil and Therese Carroll at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn Lane, Mary Lane and Evelyn O’Carroll at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAlly Russell, Tiernan O’Keeffe and Doireann O’Keeffe at the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanThe opening performance in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Helena Clifford, Fidelma Dillon, Margaret Cahill and Geraldine Lennon contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel in February. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE final countdown is on for Saturday’s Ardfert National School ‘Lip Sing’ event and the organisers have made extra tickets available on the night.
After two sell-out Strictly Come Dancing events over the past couple of years, the school to host their first ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel where ten acts will take to the floor in what promises to be a fantastic night of fun and entertainment.
The committee is delighted with sales so far and will release extra tickets on the door on Saturday night. All monies raised will go towards the much needed school hall.
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Creative director Joe Burkett has been busy with the acts for the past few months so expect some iconic artists, amazing performances and some surprise syncing sensations.
The participants are Helena Clifford, Geraldine Lennon, Margaret Cahill, Fidelma Dillon, Carmel Russell, Michael Leen, Marcus O’Sullivan, Barry Leen, Jonathon Harmon, Grainne Healy, Siobhan Lacey, Tony O’Halloran, Betty Stack, Kevin O’Connor, Tania Lawlor, Nicola O’Connor, Linda O’Sullivan, Trina O’Sullivan, Siobhan O’Connor, Helena McDonagh, Kirstie Nowak, Cecilia O’Callaghan, Rachel Fitzgerald, Karen Best, Karen Farrelly, Tommy Long, Marion Long, Marilyn Jones, John Martin Lyne, Mark Blennerhasset, Nicole O’Connor, Ben Rocher, Marion Rey, Mary Lawlor.
Doors open at 7pm on the night so make sure you get their early if you want to secure that ticket (€20). The show will start at 8pm with DJ Fiona McSweeney spinning the decks until 2am.
.Marion Long, Siobhan Lacey, Carmel Russell, Gráinne Healy and Mary Fortune, contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
AFTER two sell-out Strictly Come Dancing events over the past couple of years, Ardfert National School are gearing up to host their first ‘Lip Sing Battle’.
Ten acts will take to the floor at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Easter Saturday, March 31 in what promises to be a fantastic night of fun and entertainment.
Chairperson of Ardfert N.S Parents Association, Anne Marie Russell, is thrilled with the local reaction to the event and has been in undated with offers with people willing to get involved and support the fundraising event.
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.Mike Leen, Marcus O’Sullivan, Barry Leen and Jonathan Harmon contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
“We as a committee would like to thank all of our participants for taking part in this fundraiser for Ardfert National School, all monies raised will go towards our much needed school hall. We would also like to thank all of our sponsors, we are very grateful for their continued support.”
Renowned creative director Joe Burkett is busy creating a stunning show filled with iconic artists, amazing performances and some surprise syncing sensations.
Joe added; ‘The participants are busy rehearsing at the moment and everything is going really well. They are perfecting their lyrics and honing their dance moves. It’s going to be a great night. I can’t wait for every one to see the show. Get your ticket fast to avoid disappointment.”
“We’ve got a great group of people who are practicing tirelessly to ensure this fundraiser is amazing. Our 10 acts are all so different and diverse, it really will be a great show.’
The 36 participants are Helena Clifford, Geraldine Lennon, Margaret Cahill, Fidelma Dillon, Carmel Russell, Michael Leen, Marcus O’Sullivan, Barry Leen, Jonathon Harmon, Grainne Healy, Siobhan Lacey, Tony O’Halloran, Betty Stack, Tom Lawlor, Tania Lawlor, Nicola O’Connor, Linda O’Sullivan, Trina O’Sullivan, Siobhan O’Connor, Helena McDonagh, Kirstie Nowak, Cecilia O’Callaghan, Rachel Fitzgerald, Karen Best, Karen Farrelly, Tommy Long, Marion Long, Marilyn Jones, John Martin Lyne, Michelle Clifford, Nicole O’Connor, Ben Rocher, Marion Rey, Mary Lawlor, Catherine Casey, Bernie Slattery.
Tickets are on sale now from all participants, the school and from the Parents Association. Please contact for tickets 0868127968.
Tickets are priced at €20. The show will start at 8pm with DJ Fiona McSweeney spinning the decks until 2am. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Scroll down for photos…
Front; Helena McDonagh, Rachel Fitzgerald and Linda O’Sullivan. At back; Siobhan O’Connor, Triona McCorry, Kirsty Nowak, Cecelia O’Callaghan and Nicola O’Connor, contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Helena Clifford, Fidelma Dillon, Margaret Cahill and Geraldine Lennon contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanContestant Tania Lawlor with sponsor Caroline O’Callaghan of Kerry Wedding Music, in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Benoit Rocher and Marion Rocher, contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanMarlene Jones, Tommy Long and Marion Long, contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanBetty Stacks and Tom Lawlor, contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.The organising committee of the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’, Evanne O’Connor, Antoinette Wiseman, Artistic Director Joe Burkett, Anne-Marie Russell and Bernice O’Sullivan, at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanArtistic director Joe Burkett with the committee and contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Contestants Pa Fitzgibbon, Pa Reidy, Jimmy Adams and Bridie Courtney at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
ELVIS, Beyonce, Rihanna and Cyndi Lauper all on the one stage?
Yes, it was certainly a night of stars at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday as the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ event took place in front of a great crowd of family and friends of the contestants.
The 12 participants served up some wonderfully entertaining performances introduced by MC Alan Teahan and the crowd really enjoyed themselves.
The Judges — Grace O’Donnell, Carol Bermingham and last year’s winner Fr Padraig Walsh — were also thrilled with the efforts of the contestants and in the end they chose Jacinta Hobbert’s Rihanna performance to be the best.
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The public differed however and it was Bridie Courtney’s performance as Amy Winehouse which captured their votes.
The other contestants taking part were Amy Crean, Miriam Owens, Sean Dukes, Gerard O’Reilly, Patrick Fitzgibbon, Jimmy Adams, Pat Reidy, Eddie Flynn, Breeda Hurley, Emelia Lowe, Mary Gardiner, Michael Hurley, Tara Dore and Elaine Van Keulen.
They can be proud of contributing to such a great fundraiser. Scroll down for photos…
Vicky Stone, Jenny Watton, Deana Devane and Michaela O’Brien at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanTara Dore as Beyonce at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary Hayes, Anne Hobbert and Ciss O’Connor at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJacinta Hobbert and Mary Gardiner at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Contestants at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJimmy Adams as Cyndi Lauper at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Amy Crean as Sia at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSean Hurley, Ciara Hurley, Mairead Hurley and Aine Moriarty at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.The contestants with choreographer Jackie O’Mahoney at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAine and Kate Falvey at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tara Dore as Beyonce at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanEmiela Lowe as Elvis at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.MC for the evening Alan Teahan at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanContestants at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Claudia Gordillo and Claudia Bulman at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanIn full mime at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Miriam Owens at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanGiving it welly at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The judges Fr Padraig Walsh, Carol Birmingham and Grace O’Donnell at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanContestants at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAmy O’Leary, Pa Reidy and Mary Gardiner at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanTara Dore and Amy O’Leary at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanTara Dore (centre) and dancers at the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ contest on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Contestants in the ‘Lip Sing’ Contest Patrick Fitzgibbon, Breeda Hurley and Mary Gardiner. Photo by Dermot Crean
SATURDAY night sees the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ return this year after a great success in 2016.
They will be holding the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel and 12 acts will battle it out to become this year’s Lip Sing Champion.
Choreographer Jackie O’Mahony has been putting each participant through their paces in advance of the big night and they’re all ready for action at this stage.
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Sean Scally from Enable Ireland said; “We hope people will come along, enjoy the event and support us on the day. We have had great support from many of the businesses in Tralee who have taken out adverts in the event programme or donated some great prizes to our raffle.”
Tickets are €15 and available from participants as well as Enable Ireland services in Oakview Village and Edward Street Tralee. Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm.
Contestants, in the ‘Lip Sing’ Contest with choreographer Jackie O’Mahoney (top left) and Enable Ireland’s Catherine Healy and Sean Scally (top right). Front from left; Bridie Courtney, Amy Crean, Miriam Owens, Sean Dukes, Gerard O’Reilly and Patrick Fitzgibbon. Back from left; Jimmy Adams, Pat Reidy, Eddie Flynn, Breeda Hurley, Emelia Lowe, Mary Gardiner, Jacinta Hobbert and Michael Hurley (missing are contestants Tara Dore and Elaine Van Keulen). Photo by Dermot Crean
.Contestants in the ‘Lip Sing’ Contest Patrick Fitzgibbon, Breeda Hurley and Mary Gardiner. Photo by Dermot Crean
AFTER the huge success of last year’s event, the Enable Ireland Kerry ‘Lip Sing’ returns this year with some very eager contestants who can’t wait to hit the stage!
They will be holding the event on Saturday, October 14 at Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Twelve acts will battle it out to become this years Lip Sing Champion.
Choreographer Jackie O’Mahony has been putting each participant through their paces in advance of the big night.
According to Jackie; “We have a great group and without doubt we have uncovered some seriously talented people. Each performance will be different with each participant miming a well known song. We’ll have props and lots of surprises on the night”.
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Sean Scally from Enable Ireland said; “Lip Sing seems to be a very popular event at the moment and we are delighted that we have recruited so many participants who have agreed to fundraise for our services in Kerry. We hope people will come along, enjoy the event and support us on the day. We have had great support from many of the businesses in Tralee who have taken out adverts in the event programme or donated some great prizes to our raffle.”
Tickets are €15 and available from participants as well as Enable Ireland services in Oakview Village and Edward Street Tralee. Scroll down for photos of the contestants (missing are Tara Dore and Elayne Van Keulen)…
Contestants in the ‘Lip Sing’ Contest Emelia Lowe, Jacinta Hobbert and Pat Reidy. Photo by Dermot Crean.Contestants in the ‘Lip Sing’ Contest Jimmy Adams, Bridie Courtney, Amy Crean and Michael Hurley. Photo by Dermot CreanContestants, in the ‘Lip Sing’ Contest with choreographer Jackie O’Mahoney (top left) and Enable Ireland’s Catherine Healy and Sean Scally (top right). Front from left; Bridie Courtney, Amy Crean, Miriam Owens, Sean Dukes, Gerard O’Reilly and Patrick Fitzgibbon. Back from left; Jimmy Adams, Pat Reidy, Eddie Flynn, Breeda Hurley, Emelia Lowe, Mary Gardiner, Jacinta Hobbert and Michael Hurley. Photo by Dermot Crean.
