Imelda May to bring intimate 'Raised on Songs & Stories' show to Tipperary

Irish singer-songwriter Imelda May is set to bring her ‘Raised on Songs & Stories’ tour to Thurles in March 2026. The show promises an intimate experience, featuring pared-back versions of her songs alongside poetry and storytelling.

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“I’m coming to you soon! It’ll be an evening of songs, poems, stories, joy, and beauty,” May said. “This idea evolved naturally — I wanted to create a space where anything can happen, where I can share the stories behind the songs and reconnect with fans in a truly spontaneous way.”

The Thurles performance forms part of a wider Irish tour this spring. May recently presented and executive produced a six-part series on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player titled Amhráin na nGael, Imelda May: The Songs of the Irish.

The programme explored Ireland’s music collectors, visiting the Gaeltacht and reflecting on the emotional power of sean-nós singing and the artist’s connection to the Irish language.

Born in The Liberties, Dublin, May has established herself as one of Ireland’s most acclaimed performers. Her 2008 breakthrough album Love Tattoo remains the best-selling album by a homegrown female artist. Her 2021 release 11 Past the Hour became her fourth Irish number one.

Over her career, she has collaborated with artists including Jeff Beck, Bono, and Ronnie Wood, toured internationally, and appeared on screen as Pierce Brosnan’s wife in Four Letters of Love.

The Thurles show is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Saturday, 7 March 2026, with tickets priced at €47.

Attendees should note that the production may include strobe lighting, flashing lights, smoke, and haze, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.

More information is available at www.thesourceartscentre.ie

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