Laois singing troop offering a Portlaoise Christmas treat
Nearly a half-century of concerts
There's no better way to immerse yourself in the true spirit of Christmas than to join the Portlaoise Singers for their 48th annual Christmas concert.
Conducted by Brendan MacNamara, the upcoming show features organist Donal Hennessy, guest soloists Caoimhe Fitzpatrick and Sophie MacNamara.
This year marked a new departure for the choir as they had to successful concert at the Forest Fest in Emo but they are now concentrating on celebrating Christmas with all the seasonal favourites.
The choir was formed in 1975, Chris Clarken, of the Portlaoise and District Arts Society, approached fellow teacher Brendan McNamara about getting singers together for a Passion Play which didn't happen but the assembled singers stayed together and thus were born the Portlaoise Singers. Since then, their repertoire has included everything from popular songs and seasonal favourites, to demanding classical pieces.
The Portlaoise Singers present their lively evening of Christmas Carols on Saturday, December 9 in St Peter's Church on Grattan St at 7:30 pm. Tickets €15, available from Brown’s Gala, Dublin Rd, Bosco’s Gala, Grattan Street and Mulhall’s Supervalu.