Cheiftain set for UCH gala concert

Chieftain Paddy Moloney has spoken of his fondness of performing in the Mid-West ahead of the special 25th anniversary concert at University Concert Hall this weekend, stating that there is something about audiences there.

 

Moloney had, with the Chieftains, the unique privilege of opening both the National Concert Hall in Dublin and Limerick’s University Concert Hall, but says that he has a great fondness for performing at UCH. On Saturday night next he will join with a number of luminaries from the entertainment world for a Gala Concert to mark 25 years since UCH opened its doors.

 

In the 25 years since, over 3,500 events have been taken place at UCH, attracting over 2 million people. In addition to Moloney, Saturday night’s Gala Anniversary Concert will also feature the likes of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Barry Douglas and many others.

 

The celebratory programme also includes a series of video interviews with some of the stars who performed there in the past, including Moloney, Christy Moore, Mary Black and Pat Shortt.

 

Tickets are available from the box office at www.uch.ie or tel: 061 331549.