Thursday 1 May 2025Northern Lights
A concert and poetry readings at 1pm on May 1st at Dundalk Institute of Technology.
Northern Lights will feature performances by the DkIT Choir, students from the Musical Theatre programme, and the traditional music ensemble from St Patrick’s High School, Keady, Co. Armagh. Coinciding with Poetry Day, the concert will also feature poetry readings by poets Kathleen Maddy, Daithí Kearney and Brannagh Smith.
Kathleen Maddy has published four collections of poetry including The Morning ‘Tae’. Her poems reflect the changing seasons, newborn lambs, collecting water from the well, apples from the orchard, and the bounty of the harvest. The Traditional Music Group in St Patrick’s is a vibrant ensemble that has significantly enriched the school’s cultural landscape. Established to foster a deep appreciation for traditional music, the group has seen remarkable growth, now boasting 40 dedicated members ranging from Year 8 to Year 14. They will include a piece composed by past pupil Niall Hughes. The DkIT choir, under the direction of Dr Georgina Hughes and Ms Sarah McCourt, have focused on a folk-inspired repertoire this semester, complimenting the music of the ensemble.
There is no charge for the concert but seating is limited and tickets should be reserved by contacting creativearts@dkit.ie.