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A HEADLINE act at Folkfest Killarney this July, Christy Moore will feature in a two-part RTÉ documentary this Sunday and Monday night.
At the age of 70, Christy finally agreed to make a film on his eventful life. “Christy Moore: Journey”, is a provocative and powerful production shot over a five-month period on the road and produced by Bang Bang Teo.
For 50 years Christy has sung about the issues that have deeply affected him. This documentary brings the songs to the locations and the people that inspired them. This is a deeply personal and human film, revealing Christy’s oftentimes controversial actions and opinions, which make him truly unique.
“The songs give shape to who we are and what we are. They also reveal a man who has dedicated his life to the craft of songwriting and who has stood up to be counted. The songs guide us through the journey from the Irish in London in the Sixties and on through the issues and events that shocked and shaped us to the present day and what we have become,” said a spokesperson.
Christy Moore: Journey will be screened on RTÉ 1 at 9.30pm on Sunday, April 10, and Monday, April 11.
Christy Moore headlines Folkfest Killarney with special guests Máirtín O'Connor, Seamie O'Dowd, Cathal Hayden and Jim Higgins this July 9.
Other acts performing over the weekend include The Waterboys, Damien Dempsey, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, The Mike McGoldrick Big Band, Iarla O Lionáird, We Banjo 3.
For further information see www.inec.ie or call 064-6671531.