Special performance to mark anniversary of Kilkenny church to take place next month
Three renowned choirs will be involved in the event at the Black Abbey
2025 marks the 800th anniversary of the foundation of the Dominican church, the Black Abbey, in Kilkenny in 1225.
As part of the year long commemorations, the Abbey will host a Jubilee of Choirs concert on Saturday, November 22 at 7pm. It promises to be a spectacular event in the beautiful and historic setting of the Abbey with over 200 singers coming together on the night from the Kilkenny choir, under the direction of Patrick Rafter, the Tallaght Choral Society and the Galway Baroque Singers.
The Kilkenny choir is a mixed voice choir of over 100 members, which aims to share with audiences a rich variety of choral music. It was founded in 1992 by Philip Edmondson and has become a nationally recognised choral ensemble.
The Tallaght Choral Society was formed in 1967. A group of singers came together under the direction of Fr Donal Sweeney OP to form a church choir based in the Dominican Priory. Under a succession of music directors, the small church choir gradually took on the mantle of a choral society and has a current membership of around 100 active singers.
The Galway Baroque Singers are a mixed voice choir formed in 1983 by Audrey Corbett. Directed by Peter Mannion, they are known for performing a wide range of choral music, from classical works to musicals.
Tickets can be purchased online through the Eventbrite website or directly from the Dominican Priory.