FOR THE first time in more than a decade, Pearse Stadium will host a series of major concerts, starting with the legendary Christy Moore on August 26.
The concerts will also see shows by Ardal O’Hanlon, Deirdre O’Kane, Mary Coughlan, and The Stunning. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday August 13, at staggered times due to the expected high demand.
If Galway has felt starved of live entertainment over the past 18 months, then August is providing an absolute feast of events, with the Grand Auld Stretch events at Nimmo’s Pier and this upcoming series of concerts at Pearse Stadium in Salthill.
The series opens with a legend of Irish folk - the great Christy Moore, on Thursday August 26, with special guest, indie-folk singer-songwriter, Junior Brother. This will be followed by a comedy concert with Ardal O’Hanlon and Deirdre O’Kane, hosted by Karl Spain on Friday 27; Ireland’s greatest jazz singer, Mary Coughlan on Saturday 28, who will be marking the 35th anniversary of her debut album, Tired and Emotional, for the first half of her set, followed by a greatest hits set. She will be supported by County Galway singer-songwriter Niamh Regan.
The final concert of the series will see one of Ireland’s most cherished rock bands, The Stunning, take to the stage on Sunday 29. Support is from the magnificent singer-songwriter, Tracy Bruen.
Ticket details and times
The times for the ticket sales on Friday 13 are: Christy Moore (9am, €35 per person ); Ardal O’Hanlon/Deirdre O’Kane (11am, €25 per person ); Mary Coughlan (1pm, €25 per person ); The Stunning (3pm, €30 per person ). Tickets are on sale via www.roisindubh.net.
The concerts are being presented by the Róisín Dubh and the Galway Comedy Festival, and will follow Covid-19 guidelines. The capacity is limited to 500, with tickets sold in pods of four, (and very limited numbers of twos ). Gates are at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm sharp. Click and collect bar service in operation.
