Handel's ‘’Messiah’’ will be performed on Sunday the December 8th at 7pm in The Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar in support of the of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. All funds will go towards the building of a specialist palliative care unit to serve the people of Mayo.

Introduced by RTÉ's Mary Kennedy, almost 100 local choral singers, the Celtic Orchestra, four of Ireland's top soloists, including Regina Nathan and Anne Marie Gibbons, will all perform under the musical direction of Kathy Fahey in what promises to be a very special night and a perfect start to the festive season!

Thanks must be given to Canon Cosgrave for allowing the use of the beautiful venue that is The Church of the Holy Rosary. Tickets for the event cost €25 and are now on sale through Mayo/Roscommon Hospice on (094) 9388666 or Email admin@hospice.ie and through the Mayo/Roscommon shops.

Patrons are advised to come early on the night!

Here are some photographs of the choir rehearsing.

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