Tyrrell brings The Midnight Court to Fanore

FOLLOWING his successful performance of Message of Peace last October, Seán Tyrrell will return to Fanore on Friday, May 28, for a solo rendition of The Midnight Court (Cúirt an Mheán-Oíche), the 18th-century poem by Brian Merriman.
The concert at Vasco Restaurant will start at 9pm and will be introduced by local actor Gerry Howard.
The Midnight Court sees a monstrous female envoy from the fairies appear to the unmarried poet in a dream, summoning him to the court of Queen Aoibheall to answer charges of wasting his manhood when women are dying for the want of love. The storyline carries the audience along with loads of humour, earthy lyrics and a very feminine message considering the lyrics and music were written by two men.
This is an Aisling (dream) poem but unlike any other. This is no Éire in the guise of fair young maidens come to redress political oppression but an ugly bailiff whose main concern is sex. It is not England who is the oppressor but the men of Ireland who are not up to the job of fulfilling their sexual obligations.
For bookings and information, contact 065 7076020. Seating capacity is limited, so early booking is advised.