PJ Murrihy for Kilkee concert

AWARD-winning and much loved singer-songwriter, PJ Murrihy will be in concert in Kilkee this Saturday night. 

The eagerly-anticipated event, which features Séamus Shannon, follows on from a very successful appearance by PJ at the Ploughing Championships.

In the wake of the pandemic, fans from all over Ireland lined up to see the Mullagh man live in Ratheniska, and Clare followers will welcome the chance to see him at 8pm, at Cultúrlann Sweeney. 

A veteran of the Irish music scene, PJ first came to prominence  in the late ‘80s, with a song called ‘Pat Murphy’s Meadow’. The hugely popular ballad was originally a poem, written by JM Devine in the 1930s. He has since had many successes with his songs including ‘Life in the Auld Dog Yet’, ‘Soldier On’, and ‘Drawing Little Men in the Ashes’.

To date, songs written by PJ have been recorded by a number of prominent artists including, Big Tom, Daniel O’Donnell, Foster and Allen, Michael English, Brendan Shine, Margo, Declan Nerney and Patrick Feeney.

In April of this year, PJ received the award of Songwriter of the Year at the Hot Country TV Music Awards in Cavan.

When he is not touring Ireland with his band and friends, PJ breeds Wagyu cattle in West Clare. He learned many songs from his mother and uncles and started playing professionally with the Michael Sexton Céilí Band. He also played with the Kilfenora Céilí band and the Bannermen.

PJ and Séamus are a highly-rated musical partnership and their concerts are always well attended.

Tickets for Saturday’s event are available by calling 065-9060769 or logging on to Clarearts.ie. Tickets also available on the door on the night.