Pictures: Roscrea Heritage Society host local talent for July Black Mills Session

Roscrea Heritage Society was delighted to host Laura Nugent and Dayna Quinlan for July’s Black Mills Session.

Opening the first half of the night, Laura gave a great solo performance and was then joined by her parents Ollie and Bernie.

Together, this talented trio took us way back with a number of well-known favourites such as 'Liverpool Lou', 'Whiskey on a Sunday' and 'Molly Malone'.

A special ambience could be felt in the room as Laura and Bernie sang a beautiful rendition of 'Amazing Grace' in memory of Bernie’s sister Elizabeth. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Pictured above are Colin Williams and Dayna Quinlan who performed on the night. Photos: PJ Wright

For the second part of the night, the society was delighted to welcome back Dayna Quinlan. Dayna wowed the audience with a number of songs such as 'You Don’t Own Me' and 'Maybe This Time'. You could have heard a pin drop during her stunning rendition of Christine McVie’s 'Songbird'.

Dayna was joined by Colin Williams for a couple of songs such as 'St Olaf’s Gate' and 'Rainy Night in Soho' which simply captivated the crowd.

Pictured above at Roscrea Heritage Society's July Black Mills Session are Edel Pender, Miriam, Jack, Sean Og and Ciaran Keeshan. Photo: PJ Wright

The Society would like to thank Laura and Dayna, Bernie, Ollie and Colin for their performance on the night, the OPW for providing the venue and Bernadette for all her help.

Thanks to PJ Wright for capturing some great photos and last but not least, huge thanks to all who attended on the night, your support is greatly appreciated.

Pictured above are the musicians and singers for the July Black Mills Session hosted by Roscrea Heritage Society - Colin Williams and Dayna Quinlan, Bernie, Laura and Ollie Nugent. Photo: PJ Wright

Save the date

The next Black Mills Session will take place on Friday 30th of August when the Society will host Dinny Quirke, Charly Forde and Mick Creagh for an evening of American Country, Irish ballads and everything in between!

As seating is limited in the spectacular Blackmlls, tickets must be purchased in advance on the eventbrite website and tickets are on sale now.

Pictured above enjoying the gig are Jay, Stephen and Antoinette Quinlan. Photo: PJ Wright

Pictured above are Catherine Molloy and Liz Mannion in the Black Mills. Photo: PJ Wright

Catherine and Bernie Spain are pictured above enjoying the July Black Mills Session. Photo: PJ Wright

Pictured above at the event are Tom Kiely, Mary Nolan, Ann Kiely and Margaret Quinlan and pictured below enjoying the gig are Nuala Brown, Treasa Carroll and Majella Corrigan. Photos: PJ Wright