Irish music with Cherish the Ladies at Coleman Music Centre

Cherish the Ladies, one of America's most heralded Irish music ensembles, is set to perform at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen on January 27 at 8pm.

For over 38 years, Cherish the Ladies has won the hearts of audiences worldwide with its rousing blend of traditional music, captivating vocals, and propulsive step dancing.

Under the leadership of Joanie Madden, the 2021 National Heritage Fellowship Award winner and All-Ireland flute and whistle champion, these highly gifted women create an incredible moving experience brimming with sheer talent and exuberant entertainment.

The group includes All-Ireland champions Mirella Murray (accordion) and Nollaig Casey (fiddle), along with the nimble finger-work of Mary Coogan (guitar), the beautiful vocals of County Clare songstress Kate Purcell (lead vocals, guitar) and the extremely talented County Galway native, Catherine McHugh on piano. World champion Irish step-dancers will add their magical footwork to the performances.

Cherish the Ladies has won recognition as the BBC's Best Musical Group of the Year and was named Top North American Celtic Group at the Irish Music Awards.

They have collaborated with such musicians as Vince Gill, Nanci Griffith, The Boston Pops Orchestra, Pete Seeger, The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, the Chieftains, Don Henley and Arlo Guthrie, as well as being the most successful Celtic Pops act in history with over 300 performances with leading symphony orchestras.

Madden and her band have amassed a long, impressive list of awards at home and in Ireland, including being forever immortalised with a street named in their honour on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, New York.

No matter how far from home, their continued success as one of the best-loved Irish groups rests on their blend of virtuoso instrumentals, beautiful vocals, traditional and original arrangements, and stunning step dancing — all presented with extraordinary talent, creativity, and humour.

Tickets are now on sale. Call 071 9182599 or visit the Coleman Music Centre website at www.colemanirishmusic.com.