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Concert choir to celebrate Christmas in cathedral

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By Sean Moriarty

A Killarney-based choir, that was only founded in February of this year, is preparing for its first Christmas concert.

The Kerry Concert Choir will host 'Carols from the Cathedral' at St Mary’s Cathedral, on December 4.

Founded by renowned Soprano Dr Sharon Lyons, Kerry Concert Choir has been rehearsing for this big occasion for months.

Directed by Lyons, the choir will perform some of most loved seasonal songs like 'O Holy Night', 'In the Bleak Mid-Winter', 'Carol of the Bells', 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing'.

“The concert includes some of the world’s most beautiful traditional Christmas carols,” Sharon, who has a Masters’ degree in Early Music and Chant, and a PhD from the Irish World Academy, said.

The concert will also feature the Kerry Scotia Ensemble - a 10 piece orchestra, members of St Mary's Cathedral Choir and special guest, Countertenor, Nils Wanderer.

The event will raise funds for Down Syndrome Kerry and tickets, which cost €20 plus booking fee, are available from eventbrite.ie by searching 'Kerry Concert Choir'.

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Shane Doolan to release new single in time for Christmas

Killarney-based musician Shane Doolan will release his latest single, ‘SPACEMAN’, this Friday, December 19. The new track is described as an atmospheric release exploring themes of ambition, isolation, and the […]

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Killarney-based musician Shane Doolan will release his latest single, ‘SPACEMAN’, this Friday, December 19.

The new track is described as an atmospheric release exploring themes of ambition, isolation, and the desire to escape everyday limits. The single showcases Doolan’s evolving sound, combining emotional storytelling with cinematic production.
The release follows a significant year for the young artist. Earlier in 2024, Doolan headlined his first live show at The Anam Centre in Killarney. The event was a major local success, raising over €1,055 for Movember, the men’s health charity.
Doolan, who first gained local attention after his band won the Battle of the Bands at the Anam Centre, has cited influences such as Walking on Cars, Bon Iver, and Kodaline. Following his September debut, “The Ruins,” and his second single, “After The Bells,” he is currently working toward a debut EP set for release in January 2026.
‘SPACEMA’ will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all major streaming platforms from this Friday.

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Recent Bank of Ireland coffee morning in aid of Kerry Hospice which raised the grand sum of €1,385. Photo: L/R: Tom Keane, Angela Curran (KH), Catherine O’Reilly (KH), Gillian Edwards, Denise Doolan, Mary O’Leary, Lorna O’Sullivan, Pat Doolan (KH) and Hugh Gleeson.

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