Christy Moore announces three dates at The National Concert Hall

Christy Moore has announced three dates in The National Concert Hall for April 27, My 3 and May 17.

The string of gigs celebrates the release of his new album A Terrible Beauty, which includes the singles ‘Boy in the Wild’ and ‘Black & Amber’, the latter of which was written by Brian Brannigan of A Lazarus Soul, who also wrote album track ‘Lemon Sevens’.

The record landed Moore his first no. 1 album in seven years following 2017’s On The Road. and was rated a 9/10 by Hot Press, writing: “Christy Moore is back, velvet voice to the fore, with a record that powerfully – and movingly – reflects on the pervasive darkness of our times.”

Following the release of his new album Terrible Beauty, @christymoore45
returns to the @NCH_Music in 2025! Join us on April 27th, May 3rd & May 17th 2025 for 3 nights with one of Ireland's most prolific songwriters.
🎟️ on sale Friday at 10am!
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— National Concert Hall (@NCH_Music) December 9, 2024

Since 1969 Christy has played a pivotal role in the evolution of music on this island. He has shone a light on Irish culture, identity and tradition by bringing his songs to the global stage.

His recording career includes more than 40 albums from Paddy on the Road (1969) to his current opus via the recent chart-topping Early Years, covering his recordings and television appearances from 1969-1981. In 2021 he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the RTÉ Folk Awards.

Tickets for Cristy Moore’s National Concert Hall shows go on sale this Friday, December 13 here.