Jam for Jim returns in memory of much-loved Inishowen musician
Moville man Jim Thompson, who lived in Carndonagh for many years, died in July 2024 following a battle with cancer
A concert featuring a host of local groups in memory of a well-loved Inishowen musician is raising funds for Friends of Inishowen Hospice.
Moville man Jim Thompson, who lived in Carndonagh for many years, died in July 2024 following a battle with cancer.
He was a talented multi-instrumentalist and drummer who played in numerous rock bands across Inishowen over the decades.Jim was also a member of the Carndonagh Brass Band, becoming the group’s resident trombone player and treasurer.
The Jam for Jim concert in the Ballyliffin Lodge on Saturday, May 9 will feature the Carndonagh Brass Band, Typhoon Generals, Purple Hill, Stormchaser, Rubbish, The Marty & Dave Band and DC4.
There will be an acoustic session from 7.30pm to 10pm in the front room followed by live music from 9pm to 2am in the ballroom.
Last year the event helped raise €10,886.49 for the Friends of Inishowen Hospice charity in a charity drive organised by Jim’s friends and family.
Tickets for Jam for Jim are €10 and available from Reds on Main Street, Moville; The Corner Bar, Moville; Sportsmans Inn in Carndonagh; or at the venue on the night, with raffle tickets also on sale.