By Michelle Crean

It's hard to believe that it's been three years since The Grand's popular piano man played there - but punters won't have to wait too long more as Jack's back this summer.

Jack Patrick Healy, who now lives in London, is returning for three very special performances this July 8, 9 and 10.

"I can't believe it's been over three years since I last played at The Grand," Jack told the Killarney Advertiser this week. "Back then of course it was 'The Liquid Lounge', now recently retitled 'The Grand Piano Bar'. Shows start at 11pm and will go on until I can't sing any longer!"

The shows will coincide with the one year anniversary of the passing of Jack's little brother Thomas.

"To mark the occasion, I have one very sentimental request to ask of the audience - please wear blue. That could be a dress, a shirt, a tie, their shoes or better still even a football jersey - but if it ain't blue, it won't do! The show will feature all the hits from when I used to play in Killarney, but after spending three years in London I have some new tricks up my sleeve to bring from the big smoke to the home town. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again, laughing and of course shedding a few tears, naturally."

He has also just finished writing and producing his latest song 'Forever Fourteen' which is dedicated to Thomas.

"I will be releasing this later in the year but will be giving a very special performance on the nights."