The Tullamore Court Hotel will host a major concert in aid of Fighting Blindness on 27 October. Stephen Rosney from the Midnight Boogie Band says they are hoping for a great turnout on the night.

“It is brilliant that so many are lending their talents to this cause. Johnny Brady, Bagatelle, Mundy, The Sheerin Family Band, The Murphys, The Davitts Country Band, Simon Casey, Ciarán Rosney and Caroline Harte will all join us. Joe Cooney from Midlands Radio is compere and we are also delighted to have Phil Mack and Lisa Stanley over.”

The show starts at 9pm and all support is welcome.

Gurteen launch for Christy

Sligo country singer Christy O’Grady will host a special night for the launch of his new album in Teach Murray, Gurteen, on 27 October at 9.30pm. La Bamba is the featured band on the night and joining them and Christy will be Patsy McCaul, Kieran Lundy, Nora O’Connor, Maureen O’Dowd, Joe Davitt and Des Casey.

Dallas fans head for Lisdoonvarna

The TR Dallas Reunion Festival will be held at the Hydro Hotel in Lisdoonvarna over the October holiday weekend. The venture is being coordinated by Showtours. The action gets underway on 24 October with TR and Susan McCann. Trudi Lalor, The Legends and TR entertain the folks on Saturday night. PJ Murrihy and Micheal Sexton play the afternoon dance on Sunday, while Louise Morrissey and TR Dallas will be on stage for the closing dance.