North Wexford women’s choir set to perform for the first time alongside renowned Irish songwriter

Eimear is about to embark on her national tour, Grá Mór. Musical Director of the choir, Emma Hughes got in touch with Eimear to compliment her music recently and as both women are involved with choirs their conversation quickly snowballed. Within a few days, Eimear had booked a a tour date in Gorey Little Theatre and Voices of Gorey were set to support her on the night.

"It’s so amazing to be involved with a professional production especially with a band. It’s going to be very enjoyable,” said Voices of Gorey PRO, Édaín Byrne.

The women’s choir which started in January, 2024 now has over 100 women who gather on Monday evenings. They practice a variety of genres each week. “It’s so much fun. Everyone thoroughly enjoys it and so many people have said to Emma and to ourselves that in a way, it has changed their lives."

“I’ve always wanted to join a choir and it’s very hard to get into one. So many people went to the information night and the majority of people that went actually stayed to join it. Emma didn’t want people to come to the choir to audition for it. She just wanted to include everyone and for everyone to have fun and that’s what it is. It’s all about feeling included, leaving your troubles at the door and having a laugh with everyone,” said Édaín.

This is the Voices Of Gorey’s first professional performance but it won’t be the last as they’re also performing at Ashdown Park Hotel on Saturday, June 29.

Tickets for the concert at the Gorey Little Theatre are €20 and can be bought at eventbrite.ie.

Voices of Gorey will be accepting new members from September, 2024. Anyone interested in getting involved can contact them on Facebook or email them at voicesofgorey@gmail.com.