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The Gúnas Christmas Tidings concert in support of Children’s Grief Centre on December 17

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The Gúnas to perform Christmas Tidings concert in support of Children’s Grief Centre on December 17

All-female choir The Gúnas are to perform a special Christmas Tidings concert this Wednesday, December 17, in support of Gildren’s Grief Centre

The concert, which is free to attend, will see the singing group accept donations on the evening for Children’s Grief Centre.

The Gúnas, an all-female award-winning choir, are set to perform a special Christmas Tidings concert on Wednesday, December 17 at St Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in support of Children’s Grief Centre.

The concert, which is free to attend, will see the singing group accept donations on the evening for Children’s Grief Centre. Children’s Grief Centre provides support for school-aged children and young people affected by loss through death, separation or divorce. The charity offers a safe and supportive place for children, young people and their families who are grieving, and is provided by trained and experienced people.

The Killaloe-based singing group will be joined by special guests on the evening, with the Árdscoil Mhuire choir conducted by Nora O’Connor taking to the stage on the evening. The singers will be accompanied by violinist Diane Daly and her son, cellist Liam Hunka, with accompanist for the concert, Anne Cullen.


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Children’s Grief Centre said they are excited for the event that will see carol singing, storytelling, and choir singing all in support of the charity. They said, “We are really looking forward to a beautiful festive concert, Wednesday 17th December St Mary’s Church, Atlunkard Street, with The Gúnas Choir and Árd scoil Mhuire Choir. A lovely time of year to celebrate with an evening of songs, stories and music.”

Announcing the event, The Gúnas said, “This is our headlining concert of the season, and we can’t wait to share it with you. We had our final rehearsal last night and we are buzzing with excitement. Expect a full programme of festive music and a wonderfully joyful evening. Join us and the Ardscoil Mhuire Choir in St Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street for a beautiful event supporting the Children’s Grief Centre.”

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