‘Fireside gathering’ for London Chaplaincy
THE Irish Chaplaincy in London will be holding a ‘Fireside Gathering’ concert next month to lift the spirits of people globally.
In the spirit of the proverb ‘Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin’, the event will be broadcast live on Facebook from 7.30pm on Friday February 5.
‘We hope this event will raise spirits at what has been a challenging time for many; and also show how the Chaplaincy has continued to reach out to some of those most affected by the pandemic, namely prisoners, Travellers and seniors,’ said Eddie Gilmore, Irish Chaplaincy chief executive.
Headliners will be the London Celtic Youth Orchestra, and also performing will be Thomas McCarthy, an Irish Traveller, singer and storyteller who was named Traditional Singer of the Year in the Gradam Ceoil Awards 2019.
Lucy Bone, Seán Ryan and Family, Gerry Molumby, The Byrne-Whelehan Family and Anton Thompson-McCormick are among the other performers.
Adrian O’Neill, Ireland’s ambassador to the UK, said the event ‘will give us the opportunity to share some music and conversation, and to raise some much-needed funds for the excellent work of the Irish Chaplaincy’.
To view the event, go to facebook.com/irishchaplaincy.