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06 Sept 2025

Fundraising concert for Midlands Church wows audiences

The fundraising concert was held to raise funds for maintenance and repair on the iconic Church building

James Kilbane Roscrea

James Kilbane performing in Roscrea. Photo: PJ Wright

The landmark St.Cronan's Church in Roscrea, standing on the hill approaching Roscrea from the old Dublin, road was the venue for James Kilbane and his accompaniest John Flatley for a stunning concert to raise funds for the building.

They brought a great and welcoming crowd a 'foot tapping and hum along special' of Country and Gospel songs.

It has been nine years since James last performed in Roscrea.

Pictured above are members of the organising committee with James Kilbane, Madeline Hodgins, Rev Canon Jane Galbraith, Jordan Lewis and Heather Evans. Photo: PJ Wright

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The organisers very much appreciate the huge support given to St.Cronan's Church Church St. for this special man and the fundraising event.

Pictured above are Pauline De Feu, James Kilbane and Irene Hastings. Photo: PJ Wright

All proceeds will go towards church repair and maintenance of this beautiful nineteenth-century building.

The packed to capacity audience who enjoyed the fantastic performance in St. Cronan's Chirch on Church Street in Roscrea. Photo: PJ Wright

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