Upcoming Events
Remembering Ronnie with Phelim Drew - 8th November 2024
Ronnie was born in the the village of Glasthule on the southside of Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin. Living in the rented room of a ‘two up, two down’ the family eventually qualified for a council house in Monkstown Farm, also in the ‘the borough’.
His father was a carpenter and his mother a seamstress and before long the family expanded and started to out grow this small but comfortable house. The young Ronnie, being the eldest, was sent to live with his maternal grandparents on the upmarket Tivoli Terrace. His grandparents approach to guardianship was from a bygone era and he longed to be back in the family home. His father, Paddy begged his wife to bring their son home but by now ‘the granny’ had got used to the boy being in the house and Ronnie’s mother, Peg, didn’t want to upset her mother.
Phelim always felt that this separateness was what ultimately led him to carve out his own path in life and take risks that few others were taking at the time.
Ronnie would go on to be a founding member of The Dubliners, leaders in a folk revival that would bring them to massive audiences world wide.
Growing up, Phelim was always struck by the electricity generated at a Dubliners concert. Looking back he can see clearly that the group was exceptional not only because of the individual strength of the performers but that combined they were a force of nature. That energy and excitement coupled with the unbridled joy of a Dubliners audience made for a nights entertainment that felt more like a party in full swing where the hosts and guests were in perfect harmony.
Phelim's ambitions as a singer have always been modest as a result!
Having spent his life so far working in the theatre, music has always played a big part in his tool box as an actor, in shows like The Abbey Theatre production of The Risen People or Landmark/ Olympia Theatre production of Once, A New Musical. Over the years he also always enjoyed the experience of playing small venues with friends.
In the years since his father passed away, he has come to enjoy listening back over his musical legacy and the wealth of material has reawakened not only a sense of pride but also deep appreciation of not just the recordings but the songs that influenced them and how they in turn have influenced others.
In this show join Phelim as he tells a few yarns and sings some of the songs made famous by Ronnie, Luke, Barney, Ciaran and John. The night is made up of a mixture of folk and other forms of musical that helped to make Ronnie and the lads so unique and the hope is to take the audience on a journey that they will enjoy in sharing these experiences in songs and stories.
Tickets are €25 and available from the following link and local outlets Saint George's Office, 2Shoes, The Favourite and Spar.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/remembering-ronnie-show-wih-phelim-drew-tickets-852039201187
Saint George's is a bring your own bottle venue.
Call 087-4696913 for any questions.
Mitchelstown Christmas Market 2024 - Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November 2024
Save The Date!
Mitchelstown Christmas Market 2024 returns to Saint George's on Saturday 23rd November and Sunday 24th November from 11am-4pm.
The market will feature stalls with hand crafted goods, jewellery, candles, baked goods, arts and crafts, hot drinks and more!
The market takes place over 2 days with 36 different traders on both days.
Come along and support this annual event which celebrates the best of local and small businesses from Mitchelstown and the wider area.
Please note, admission to the market is by donation only through Eventbrite booking or cash on the day.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mitchelstown-christmas-market-2024-tickets-1009111568867
Saint George's Christmas Concert - 14th December
Join us as we host the Fermoy International Choir for our annual Christmas Concert on Saturday, 14th December at 8pm.
Fermoy International Choir was formed to give those born outside Ireland and now living in our community the opportunity to meet up with and form friendships with local people. We do this by singing together as One Voice in many languages, with an emphasis on fun!
There will be a mulled wine reception, followed by music and song. Do join us for this festive, special evening and help us raise much needed funds for the ongoing restoration work in Saint George's Arts and Heritage Centre.
Tickets are €30 and available on the below link and from Spar, The Favourite, 2Shoes and Saint George's office.
Call 087-4696913 with any questions.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/saint-georges-christmas-concert-tickets-1009186332487
Swiftiez Family Day - 18th January 2025
StarSearch Entertainment brings their ever popular Taylor Swift Family Day Show to Saint George's Arts and Heritage Centre, Mitchelstown.
Whether you missed out on tickets to the real thing or just want to relive the show of a life-time, bring your friendship bracelets and get ready to dance and sing for the 22-hat, because this is a show not to be missed!
Shake off the January blues and come along to our Swiftiez Family Day on Saturday, January 18th 2025. You can hear Taylor's greatest hits, enjoy a meet and greet and have plenty of fun!
Please note, this is a daytime show running from 2pm - 4.30pm.
Tickets are priced at €20 each and available on https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/swiftiez-family-day-tickets-1041819689737
Any questions, call 087-4696913.
Emma Langford - 25th January 2025
Limerick's Emma Langford creates work that playfully blends Irish folk and contemporary sounds. Emma Langford's songs offer an insight into Irish folklore, history, and many of life's universal truths; playfully blending folk, traditional and contemporary sounds and styles.
With the heart-warming ballad The Winding Way Down to Kells Bay and epic anthem Birdsong she has climbed the charts, and solidified her place on the Irish and international music scene.
Emma will be joined on this magical evening by Dr Alec Brown on cello & flute and Hannah Nic Gearailt on piano.
The artist has received multiple awards for her work, including an RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Award and the Dolores O Riordan Bursary. She has played Ireland’s National Concert Hall alongside Éimear Noone and the National Symphony Orchestra, premiering new original works inspired by Irish history. She is also a member of star-studded collective Irish Women In Harmony. Emma Langford has played to sold-out crowds across Ireland, the UK, Germany and the USA, and is touring throughout Ireland, the US, Germany and Denmark in 2025.
Tickets are €25 and available from https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/emma-langford-tickets-1056464617109 and 2Shoes, Spar, The Favourite and Saint George's Office.
Call 087-4696913 with any questions.
“One of the more exciting and radical Irish talents of the moment”.
The songs of Dylan, Young and, Morrison performed by The Muddy River Band - 15th February 2025
Performed by the fantastic Muddy River Band, this show has been taking venues nationwide by storm and is a truly spectacular tribute to the songs of three of the greatest music icons of our time: Bob Dylan. Neil Young and Van Morrison.
Now the Muddy River Band bring a special unplugged performance to St.Georges Arts and Heritage Centre, Mitchelstown on Sat. 15th Feb 2025!
Hear the songs that have echoed through the lives of generations of music lovers from the1960s right through to today. Not to be missed!
Tickets are €25 and available through all local outlets and Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/muddy-river-tribute-band-tickets-1064255880989
Any questions, call 087-4696913.
Red Hurley in Concert - 22nd February 2025
Saint George’s is proud to announce the return of legendary performer Brian “Red” Hurley on Saturday, 22nd February 2025.
Hurley is one of Ireland’s most enduring popular singers whose career has spanned over 50 years and he returns to Saint George's following a very popular show in September 2023.
He will perform his greatest hits from down through the years, including ‘Love Is All’, ‘When’, ‘Kiss Me Goodbye’, ‘Broken Promises’, ‘Isadora’, ‘A Poor Man’s Roses’, ‘Let The Heartaches Begin’ and many more. Red is considered to be one of the finest performers Ireland has ever produced. His signature rich powerful voice, relaxed charm and energetic stage shows have captured the hearts of audiences everywhere. Tickets are €25 and available from Eventbrite, Spar, The Favourite, 2Shoes and Saint George's office.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/red-hurley-in-concert-tickets-1037693638607
Saint George’s Arts & Heritage Centre is a Bring your own Bottle venue.
Any questions, call 087 4696913.