The Mary Wallopers, Christy Moore, Madra Salach and more to perform at 'Ceol for Connolly' fundraiser gig

Catherine Connolly has announced a 'Ceol for Connolly' fundraiser gig at Vicar Street featuring performances from The Mary Wallopers, Christy Moore, Madra Salach and more.

Huartan, SexyTadgh, Cable Boy, Shampain and Emmet Kirwan are also on the line-up, with the event set for Monday, October 20.

'I'm Grand Mam' podcast co-host Kevin Twomey will host.

"We cannot win this election without young people raising our voices," wrote Connolly of the gig on Instagram.

She added that her campaign's national youth canvass will be held the same morning in Dublin and anyone who signs up to join will have access to a discounted €10 ticket.

 

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The announcement follows previous fundraiser events for the Independent Galway politician's presidential campaign, including the 'Connolly Céilí' at the Button Factory last week, with performances from Mary Coughlan, Lisa O'Neill and Junior Brother.

A separate 'Ceol & Craic for Connolly' event is planned for the Grand Social tonight, October 14, with acts including Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Eva Carroll, Síomha Hennessy and Aoife Kelly.

Tickets for the 'Ceol for Connolly' go on sale on Wednesday, October 15 via Connolly's website.