“I know the country music followers will hardly believe it, but I am at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, pucking the ball around with the Kilkenny senior hurling team while singing The Rose of Mooncoin. We had brilliant fun recording this track for the dvd and I am so thankful to the Kilkenny hurlers and management for their wonderful cooperation,” says Trudi.

Familiar songs like Lovely Laois, Thank You, Old Friends are Best and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere rest easy alongside some other favourites and Trudi can hardly wait for the big night in the middle of May.

“It should be a special night in the Abbeyleix Manor. We have decided to go for a dance on this occasion and joining me will be Declan Nerney, Paddy O’Brien. Shawn Cuddy, John Hogan, Dave Lawlor and Patrick O’Sullivan.

A lot of work has gone into the dvd and I am very thankful to all who have made it possible.”

For further information, contact the Abbeyleix Manor on 057-873011. You can also purchase the €15 ticket in advance by calling that number. Tickets will also be available on the night.