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Jonathan Roozeman & Varvara Nepomnyashchaya
Friday 19 January 2024At 7.00pm Presenting Jonathan Roozeman (cello) & Varvara Nepomnyashchaya (piano) Finnish-Dutch cellist and rising star, Jonathan Roozeman is already establishing himself as a player of exceptional musical integrity. His duo partner, Varvara Nepomnyashchaya has quickly established a remarkable musical reputation by performing with many of world’s most prestigious orchestras. For this Drogheda exclusive…
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Gala Concert of Christmas Carols and Readings – 7th December at 7.30pm.
Friends of Collon Church are delighted to announce that Collon Church is open again, and invite you to a Gala Concert on Thursday evening 7 December at 7.30pm The concert is organised by Dorothy Alioth and will feature Rosemount Singers and guests – MC and Bass – Chris Kelly, Choir Director – Shane Barriscale, Soloist…
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Fretwork- 26 November | 3:00 pm
In a first for Ardee Baroque, the internationally acclaimed Fretwork will perform a concert of old and new works. With over 35 years of performance experience, this ensemble is in huge demand across the world with collaborators including The Kings’ Singers, The Hilliard Ensemble, actor Simon Callow, composers Nico Muhly, Michael Nyman and James MacMillan.…
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Irish Baroque Orchestra – 25 November | 7:30 pm
Ardee Baroque festival is delighted to welcome the return of the Irish Baroque Orchestra under its artistic director, Peter Whelan. This concert has been specially and carefully programmed around Ardee. The Italian composer, Geminiani had an Irish patron living in Cootehill and it is believed he travelled through Ardee on his visits there. The concert…
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2023
In early 2023 the internal walls were painted and scaffolding was gradually removed. Wall memorials which had been temporarially removed were replaced. There was a thorough clean and removal of building debris. The lights were repaired. The sound system was re-instated. The windows of the north and south porches were repaired and reglazed with specialist…
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2022
The year 2022 was fully occupied with restoration of the plasterwork. The seating, organ, pulpit and lectern were protected and impressive birdcage scaffolding was erected through the interior of the Church allowing close access to the ceiling and surrounding walls. Damaged plaster and damaged wooden laths were identified and removed. Replacement wooden laths were located…
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2021
In early 2021 the Friends were occupied with repairing and replacing the original parapet stones over the east window. These stones had become unstable and were removed in the 1980s. It was possible to salvage and re-use 40% of these stones, and matching stones were designed and made by McMonagle Stone, Mountcharles, Co Donegal. The…
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2020
Church services ceased in February and the roof repair work began in March. However Covid restrictions caused the work to stop until June when it recommenced. In June and July the slates were removed and the roof was covered with weather proof membrane below the new slates. Repairs were done to the gutters and to…
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2019
During 2019 the Friends worked with Louth Co Council and professional advisors to locate contractors to re-slate the outer roof. And a further fund-raising Garden Party was held in Collon House in May 2019, assisted by the Lourdes Brass Band Also in May 2019 in order to comply with public procurement policy a request for…
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2018
In 2018 active fundraising continued towards the roof repair target of €150,000. There were several enjoyable and well attended fundraising events. The opera singer Eugene Ginty and his friends – singer Sandra Oman and harpist Ciara Taaffe gave a wonderful concert in April – made more memorable from having been postponed from March due to…