The 'Old' De Dannan play charity gig in Galway

galway | arts and media | event notice Friday December 04, 2009 12:07 by The 'Old' De Dannan

Legendary group De Dannan are re-forming for one night only to play a charity gig in Galway in aid of 'Changing Minds'

FORMER MEMBERS of the Irish trad supergroup De Dannan are joining forces once again for a charity concert in the Radisson Hotel on Thursday December 17 at 8pm.

The concert will feature Alec Finn, Johnny ‘Ringo’ McDonagh, Eleanor Shanley, Jackie Daly, Andrew Murray, Derek Hickey, Mick Conneelly, John Carty, Brian McGrath, John Faulkner, Colm Murray, and Aidan Coffey.

De Dannan at Radisson Hotel Galway, Dec 17th

FORMER MEMBERS of the Irish trad supergroup De Dannan are joining forces once again for a charity concert in the Radisson Hotel on Thursday December 17 at 8pm.

The concert will feature Alec Finn, Johnny ‘Ringo’ McDonagh, Eleanor Shanley, Jackie Daly, Andrew Murray, Derek Hickey, Mick Conneelly, John Carty, Brian McGrath, John Faulkner, Colm Murray, and Aidan Coffey.

The concert is in aid of Changing Minds, a voluntary organisation that is bringing new hope to those suffering from psychiatric illnesses, founded by Dave Barry and Anji O’Donnell.

“I am delighted to be able to assist in this worthy cause,” said Johnny ‘Ringo’ McDonagh. “I am particularly proud that one of our oldest friends and ex-tour manager that has taken the initiative to put together this gig.”

Tickets are €20/15 and are available from Zhivago, Shop Street (091 - 509960) and Canavan House, Nuns Island (091 - 704764/086 - 0303480).

For more information on Changing Minds see www.changingminds.eu or email contact@changingminds.eu