Ballintubber Abbey, venue for special concert on November 19. Photo: Tourism Ireland

Mayo's Ballintubber Abbey to host performance of Fauré's Requiem

LOUISBURGH Voices are joining with Cór Mhaigh Eo to perform Fauré's Requiem in Ballintubber Abbey on Sunday, November 19, at 5 p.m.

Directed by Dr. Brian Lennon, the event will feature soloists Nan Ni Fhiaich (soprano) and Owen Gilhooly-Miles (baritone), the ConTempo String Quartet (ConTempo String Quartet) and Michael Quinn (organ).

Tickets are €25 and are available from Durkan's Gala in Louisburgh (098 - 66394), Clew Bay Hotel, Westport (098 - 28088) and Parsons Shoes in Castlebar (094 - 9021064).

The concert is supported by Mayo County Council's Arts Office.

Proceeds of the concert will benefit Ballintubber Abbey Trust and Daisy Lodge, Cong (Cancer Fund for Children Ireland).