The Pogues unplugged at intimate Mayo venue

THE music of Shane McGowan will be lovingly presented in the most unique, intimate of settings at a 150-year-old converted Mayo primary school building this month.

The Shane McGowan Appreciation Society is the latest in a series of unique performances to be held at the Irish Folk Music School in Glenisland, Castlebar.

Each month, its music teachers present their favourite songs of their favourite recording artists in their own style with a variety of traditional instruments.

To date, the music of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, John Prine and Luke Kelly have been performed to sold-out audiences. This time, with a full band, for one night only, they present the songs and music of Shane McGowan and The Pogues.

The concert takes place on Saturday, July 23, at 8 p.m.

There is no alcohol at this event but freshly brewed coffee, tea and goodies will be provided.

Tickets are very limited. The school will be open for an hour before the gig and visitors are welcome to have a go at the wide collection of instruments.

The appreciation series has been growing from strength to strength and this gig promises to be even bigger again with musicians interchanging between guitar, banjo, bodhrán, bass, mandolin, bouzouki and even the harp.

Tickets can be booked here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-pogues-unplugged-shane-mcgowan-appreciation-society-july-23rd-tickets-342305263257?aff=ebdssbdestsearch