PICTURES: Tipperary country singer Dee Morrissey draws big crowd for TG4 Glór Tíre launch

Tipperary country singer Dee Morrissey drew a sizeable crowd to Cahir House Hotel on Monday night as she marked her Glór Tíre launch on TG4 with a showcase of music and camaraderie.

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Friends and fellow performers travelled from across the country, with supporters arriving from the North, Cork, Kilkenny, Laois, Waterford and throughout Tipperary.

Reflecting on the turnout, Morrissey said she “really can’t believe how many people turned up to support me”, adding: “Thank you so much to each and every one of you.”

Among the headline guests were Rebel Hearts, who took to the stage on the night. Morrissey described herself as “so delighted” that the group performed at the event in Cahir House Hotel.

Their appearance carried particular poignancy. “It especially meant a lot as we know it’s been a very hard few weeks for them with the very sad passing of their brother and bandmate Liam,” she said.

Rebel Hearts, were warmly received by the audience. Morrissey noted that “they are at the top of their game as one of Irelands top rebel bands and the crowd loved them”.

The evening also featured performances from Molly O Connell, Gundy Humphries, Mary Hoey, Sylvia Cregan, Stephen Stokes and Ellie Peters.

Morrissey thanked each of the artists for their contributions, describing their performances in Cahir as “brilliant”. “I’m so proud to call ye my friends. Ye are always there for me and I love ye loads,” she said, encouraging followers to support what she called “our fabulous up and coming artists on the country scene”.

The singer paid tribute to colleagues within the music industry who attended and performed. “I always say my favourite part of being a country music singer is the friends I make along the way,” she remarked.

Photography from the event was provided by Paddysnaps Photo’s, with Morrissey saying she had “heaps of amazing photos” and further videos to share.

Those who wish to revisit the concert can do so via The Music Room Facebook page, where live feeds from the night were streamed. Morrissey thanked Philip White and Kirsty for recording the event.

She also acknowledged the support of Sean Denihan, Caitriona Pliszka and Gráinne Ní Mhuireasa for their assistance in running the night.

Images from the stage, captured in Cahir House Hotel, have since been shared, with Morrissey expressing her appreciation to the photographer for the “amazing pictures he took on the night”.

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