Longford musician Noel Carberry to perform at Festival Folk in aid of Cancer Support Services at Vita House

Longford Musician Noel Carberry will be among the performers at the indoor Festival Folk Festival which will take place on December14 at the The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon.

Festival Folk is delighted to announce a line up of excellent music acts who will deliver a programme of celebration and fun, with performances from both local and music artists of international renown. Festival Folk headliners includes Sean Keane and Eleanor Shanley, Rig the Jig, Michael Banahan & Friends, Lady Betty, Vincent Pierce, Noel Carberry and the Ukulele Collective. The compere is Deirdre Kelly and expect some surprises too.

Festival Folk is running this special Live Gig in aid of Roscommon Cancer Support Services at Vita House. The Roscommon Cancer Support Centre provides excellent support services and support to individuals and families while they are undergoing their cancer journey. The invaluable and critical support and the services provided have enhanced recovery from cancer for individuals and for the families. This concert will be a special time when you can get back together with friends, and enjoy an evening of magical music, tunes, and stories, that will live on in your memory. Roscommon Cancer Support Services are part funded by ICS and NCCP, with the majority of funding from donations, fundraising, events and grants for specific services. 

Where you are looking for a mighty evening of ‘Ceol agus Craic’ and to meet up with family, friends or work colleagues, Festival Folk will offer you the premier league of Ireland’s folk and traditional talent, under the roof of the Abbey Hotel Roscommon for a celebration of music, local talent, songs, stories and for great craic. Tickets for this special gig go on sale on 10th November. Tickets are available from Vita House, The Abbey Hotel, or online. 

If you are looking for a special gift for someone special in your life, you could treat them to a night out, with Christmas all wrapped up. Festival Folk is a thoughtful gift, supporting an important Roscommon service, and it gives you a chance to kickstart the Christmas season with family and friends. Tickets are limited to 6 per person, and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. To Buy Tickets €25 from The Abbey Hotel Box Office (0906 626240) or Vita House (09066 25898). You can buy online from Eventbrite look for Festival Folk. Email info@vitahouse.org for tickets.