The late Seamus Galligan and Sean Byers.

Honorary Concert for Sean Byers and Seamus (Doc) Galligan

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In memory of Sean Byers RIP (former Shannonside Northern Sound radio presenter) and Seamus (Doc) Galligan, friends of the Comhaltas stalwarts have organised a concert for tomorrow (Saturday), November 7 at the Reáltóg Centre in Kilnaleck, Co Cavan.

The event, starting at 7.30m, will celebrate their respective and immense contributions to traditional Irish music, community life, and local culture. The evening will feature a wonderful line-up of artists, including Mick Foster, Moyra Fraser, Ambrose McDermott, Catriona (Cullivan) Smith and family, Pete Leddy and Philip Clarke, Vinny Reilly, Brendan Browne and friends, Malachy and Éabha Bourke, Karen Gilroy, Rose Comiskey, and many more, along with special tributes.MC will be Martin Donohoe from Shannonside Northern Sound.

Admission €10 at door.

A session afterin Pius's Polo Grounds Pub.

On Sunday, November 8, there will more tunes and songs in the Farnham Arms Hotel from 3 to 5pm with NYAH CCE & Dr Galligan CCE coming together to close off the events in memory of Seamus & Sean.

Admission free and all artists are welcome to the Farnham.

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