Galway folk singer-songwriter Don Stiffe is seeking the support of the people of Galway city and county when he takes to the stage for the final of the All-Ireland Talent Show.
The final will be shown on Sunday March 20 at 6.30pm on RTÉ One and Don is joint favourite to win the show along with fellow County Galway act Cosa Beoga, a young dance troupe from Abbeyknockmoy. The overall winner will receive €50,000.
Don made it through to the final following his performance of the Christy Hennessy ballad, ‘Roll Back The Clouds’ last Sunday night.
I am delighted to have reached the final,” Don said. “I am very grateful for the huge support so far and ask everyone to lift the phone or text their vote for me on March 20 and help me to achieve my dream of winning the show and do the west proud.”
Don released his debut album Start Of A Dream in 2006 and it featured contributions from Frankie Gavin, Carl Hession, Sharon Shannon, Cathal Hayden, and Arty McGlynn.
Originally from Bohermore, Don has been living in Headford for the last 15 years with his wife Elaine and children Róisín, Eon, and Iarla.
Among the schools Don Stiffe will be visiting will Presentation College Headford to launch the school’s Who Wants To Be A Thousandaire? fundraiser. The launch takes place in the Angler’s Rest Hotel, Headford on Monday at 8pm.
