Zoe and John prepare to welcome special guests

IT’S that time of year again when Carlingford heritage centre prepares to welcome its very own virtuosi, Zoe Conway and John McIntyre for their seventh summer series of concerts, Zoe, John and Friends.

Once more, they have assembled a programme which brings the very best in the Irish music scene – modern and traditional.

World-renowned singer songwriter Lisa Hannigan joins John and Zoe for the opening concert on Sunday, 24 July.

Their guest on 31 July, concertina player and composer, Niall Vallely, is from the legendary Armagh Pipers Club, known the length and breadth of Ireland.

On 7 August, Mundy, forever known as the man who penned the iconic ‘Galway Girl’, will play with the duo.

Accordion player, Damien Mullane, will perform on Sunday, 14 August. Damien was senior All Ireland accordion and melodeon champion for the first time in 2005, and took the accordion title again in 2007.

During their concert on 21 August, Zoe and John generously create a platform for several highly-talented young musicians in The Children’s Concert.

For the final event on 28 August, Bill Whelan with whom Zoe worked in the original Riverdance, will join for a very special performance.

Concerts, 4pm to 5pm. Tickets €10. Booking, 042 9373454.