Liam Ó Maonlaí set for Edenderry Gaelscoil concert fundraiser

North Offaly awaits with great excitement the imminent performances of Hothouse Flowers’ frontman Liam Ó Maonlaí and a host of local talent at a gala concert in aid of the region’s premier Irish language school, Gaelscoil Éadan Doire.

Scléip, an outstanding success at its inaugural staging in 2022 is back by popular demand on Friday June 9th. Rock, trad and sean nós star Ó Maonlaí will be joined on The Hamlet Court Hotel stage by the All-Ireland winning Ard Eiscir Céilí Band and Carbury’s sublimely talented musician and singer Ray Cox.

Staff members Conor de Faoite, Melissa Ní Scolaí and Dónal Ó Grádaigh will also take to the stage on the night with Fear an Tí, returning by popular demand with popular local poet Dr Philip Brady.

Principal teacher of the Edenderry school, Dónal Ó Grádaigh, is hopeful that the event is one that will be embraced by anyone and everyone with an interest in the line-up or in joining the school community on the night.

“The fundraising aspect of this concert is obviously of great importance but equally so the cultural, social and community element one would associate with an Irish medium primary school.”

“This is very much a local event, the acts made up of staff, board of management members, parents, a former pupil and local community figures, all connected to our school in one way or another.

"Liam Ó Maonlaí is a dear friend of Gaelscoil Éadan Doire with links also to Johnstownbridge and we are very grateful to all artists, volunteers and audience. I would implore anybody looking for a night out to come and join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening. Beidh fáilte Uí Cheallaigh romhat!”

The show begins at 8pm on the night, with a €20 admission. Tickets are also for purchase online at eventbrite.com, from the school reception (046-9773322) or from committee members.