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Ballinakill & Knock Parish Pastoral Council launch their Michael English Christmas Church Concert. Picture: Alf Harvey.
All roads lead to Ballinakill early next month for a special night of seasonal song starring none other than Michael English.
The Ballinakill & Knock Parish Pastoral Council welcome people from near and far to their Christmas Church Concert to be held in St Brigid’s Church, Ballinakill on Friday, December 5.
A night of joy, reflection and uplifting music for all ages is promised by Michael, who is bringing his acclaimed church concert tour to Laois village, where he has performed on previous occasions. An evening of faith, hope and inspiration is promised.
A blend of hymns, well-known inspirational songs and some of Michael's own compositions features, along with opportunities for the audience to sing along.
The organisers are hoping the event will be well attended.
“Previous concerts have been packed to capacity and the organisers are looking forward to a wonderful evening of song and music. MORE BELOW PHOTO.
Michael English launches the concert with the parish council at Ballinakill Church. Pic: Alf Harvey
“The concert will feature a beautiful blend of hymns, well-known inspirational songs and some of Michael’s own most loved compositions with plenty of opportunities for the audience to sing along,” say the organisers.
The Kildare singer made his way to the launch in the Laois community, which was also attended by Pastoral council members Michael Carter, Kieran Brophy, Anne Cass, Dermot Duggan, Fr Sean Conlon, Packie McDonald, Annemarie Brennan and Fr Paddy Byrne.
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Tickets for the parish fundraising concert are priced at €30. You can buy them online by searching Michael English Christmas Church Concert on www.eventbrite.com
Tickets locally at McGrath's foodstore, Brennan's shop, Abbeyleix Post Office and the Portlaoise Parish Centre.
Doors open on the night at 7pm with the concert starting at 8pm. All are welcome.
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