Christy Moore announces Ukraine benefit gig at Vicar Street for the Irish Red Cross

Christy Moore has announced a benefit concert at Dublin's Vicar Street, with proceeds going towards the Red Cross' appeal for Ukraine.

Taking place on Monday, April 11th, the acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter will bring his immense experience on stage to help those fleeing the horrific war.

Tickets for the show are on sale now via Ticketmaster.

For those who don't get tickets or are unable to attend the concert, the option to donate to the Irish Red Cross will be available through banking app Revolut.

Moore was forced to cancel a string of show's at Vicar Street in December and January due to Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The veteran act released his latest studio album Flying into Mystery was released on November 19, 2021.

CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF IRISH RED CROSS UKRAINE APPEAL

11th April 2022

Vicar Street, Dublin

Tickets on sale Wednesday 16th March at 9am

ALL PROCEEDS TO THE IRISH RED CROSS TO ASSIST IN THEIR WORK pic.twitter.com/sFzjcgfiwo

— Christy Moore (@christymoore45) March 15, 2022

The folk legend has repeatedly raised funds for necessary causes throughout his time as a musician. A benefit concert held by Christy Moore for the children of Gaza in 2014 raised €27,871.41.

The concert held at Vicar Street featured musicians Declan Sinnott, Vickie Keating, Jimmy Higgins, Mick Blake and poet, Paula Meehan, along with Christy Moore, and was attended by over 1000 people. The gig included a raffle of a print of a painting by artist, Brian Maguire, depicting the death of peace activist Rachel Corrie in Gaza in 2003 and a platinum disc of Christy Moore’s 1978 album, The Iron behind the Velvet.

The funds raised at the concert have been received by the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) which provides treatment and medical assistance to children in Gaza who have been traumatised by successive attacks by Israeli defence forces

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine officially began on February 24th this year, with thousands of civilian casualties reported. Over 2.8 million people have been displaced, crossing borders into nearby Romania, Moldova and Poland to escape the violence.

Yesterday, it was announced that Irish citizen Pierre Zakrzewski was been killed while working for Fox News outside of Kiev, Ukraine.

The cameraman and photographer died after the vehicle the 55-year-old was travelling in with reporter Benjamin Hall was struck by incoming fire, according to Fox News, as well as local producer Oleksandra Kuvshinova (24).

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he was: “Deeply disturbed and saddened by the killing of Irish citizen and journalist Pierre Zakrzewski and one of his colleagues today. My thoughts are with their families, friends and fellow journalists. We condemn this indiscriminate and immoral war by Russia.”

President Michael D Higgins also led the tributes to the cameraman and journalist, who had reported on conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq - climbing Mount Everest after leaving school.

A statement issued by Aras an Uachtarain read: “President Higgins has offered his deepest sympathies to the family of Pierre Zakrzewski, an Irish journalist killed while covering the shelling outside Kyiv. The indiscriminate killing of civilians, including journalists, must be brought to an end. President Higgins expressed his sympathy to the International Federation of Journalists on the loss of a colleague.”

Meanwhile, a selection of Ireland’s most celebrated musicians are also joining forces on Monday, March 28, for a special Night For Ukraine gig in Whelan's, Dublin. The show will also be streamed live to Whelan's YouTube channel on the night.

The night will feature an eclectic mix of acoustic folk, electronic-indie, dream-pop, blues, funk, and traditional harp music, with a line-up that includes: Aonair, Mik Pyro (formerly of Republic of Loose), Krisdeberg, Dave McGuinness (LiR), Alannah Thornburgh (Alfi), Joey Gavin, Dáithí Shanahan, Niall Thomas, Kieran Mulvihill, and more very special guests. Get your tickets here.