Tipperary theatre to host Andy Irvine performance

Gerry Lawless and the crew at Clonmel World Music are celebrating 15 years of bringing great music to Clonmel, and they wanted to do a few very special shows to mark the anniversary.

SPECIAL SHOWS

Gerry Lawless says “We decided to do some special shows to mark the occasion of our 15th anniversary, and it doesn’t get any more special than Andy Irvine. He is a real giant of Irish music, and he is up there with Christy Moore and Donal Lunny in terms of his stature and accomplishments in Irish Folk music scene. I saw him at a gig few months ago and his singing is as powerful and political as ever. He had the audience spellbound with his singing and playing.
The stage was set up with his trusty instruments in a semi circle around him. He takes up whatever instrument suits the song, with a choice of Guitar shaped Bouzouki, Bass Bouzouki, Octave Mandola or Mandola. I booked him that night for a Clonmel show, he was so good.”

ABYMILL THEATRE

The show is taking place in The Abymil Theatre in Fethard.
Gerry says “I was looking for a big venue in the Clonmel area, and The Abymil in Fethard was recommended by Pat Doheny. It is a really beautiful theatre in a restored Mill building, with capacity for 140 fully seated, only 15 minutes from Clonmel. It is looked after by a hard working committee of locals. I approached them about holding shows there and they were extremely helpful and welcoming towards the idea. I booked in a show, with The Henry Girls, last month and it was a sell out. It is a beautiful space with a lovely stage with great acoustics. I am delighted to add it to my repertoire of venues.”
TICKETS
Tickets are on sale now for the Andy Irvine show on Friday June 14 on clonmelworldmusic.com
Doors are open at 7pm, with Andy Irvine on stage at 8pm sharp.