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The Duhallow Choral Society was founded by Brigid Daly on 6th March 1996, to introduce choral music, and promote culture in Duhallow. Now with over 70 members, the key to our success over the years has been a high level of dedication, training and commitment by each member thus enabling the choir to achieve a high standard of excellence while maintaining spirit, vision and enjoyment. For people living in the heart of rural Ireland the choir offers opportunities to explore and challenge their many cultural talents and abilities. We have at all times engaged the finest musical directors, accompanists, and support artists. Presently our musical director is Ms Sharon Reidy, a native of South Africa who has a distinguished musical training career and is now living in Co Kerry. Our music is sacred church / mixed popular/ classical and traditional.

We have been most honoured to have performed regionally, nationally, and internationally at the highest level, for dignitaries such as, President Michael D Higgins, Leinster House for members of Dail and Seanad Eireann, Cardinal William Levada Rome, and Senator Hillary Clinton. Over the years we have toured Belgium, New York, Rome, Germany, Poland, and Wales performing in many prestigious venues, such as St Patrick’s 5th Avenue; the Irish Famine Memorial Manhattan, Grand Central Station and with the Firemen at Ground Zero. We received a special invitation from the Irish American Legislators to perform at the State Parliament in Albany and were guests of the former President of the European Parliament Mr Pat Cox, performing in the parliament in Brussels, and the Irish Colleges at Leuven and Rome. We have performed with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, and with distinguished sopranos such as Ms Cara O Sullivan Ms Miriam Murphy. The choir has won many first prizes in choral competitions.

Duhallow Choral Society performances are mainly for charitable causes. We are honoured and delighted to support the Chicago International Rose of Tralee centre.

The choir would like to sincerely thank all those who have made this trip possible:• The Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel• Consul General of Ireland Chicago, Brian O’Brien• Senator Billy Lawless & Family• Chicago Rose of Tralee Center, in particular Mary Kay Gavin-Marmo• Teresa Daly, 2017 Chicago Rose• Maggie McEldowney, 2016 International Rose of Tralee• Professional Irish Women of Chicago Organization• Ireland Network Chicago in particular James Sheehan and Kristen Curnyn• 19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea• Heron Marketing Agency• St. Xavier University – Department of Arts & Humanities• Old St. Patrick’s Church• St. Cajetan’s Church South Side• Kerry Group, Beloit, WI• South Side Irish Parade Committee• Gaelic Park• Eamonn Vaughan – Vaughan’s Hospitality Group• Egan’s Whiskey• Beverly Bank• Reilly’s Daughter• Ideal Charter Coach Company• The Holiday Inn, Mart Plaza, Chicago• Aer Lingus Group Travel• Kerry Gold• Joshua Thompson—Music Dept. Saint Xavier University• IRD Duhallow - Maura Walsh and Louise Bourke• Sheila O’Callaghan Local Artist Irish Dresden• Colman Fitzpatrick Wood Sculpture• Kanturk Printers• Cork County Council, North Cork Municipality District• The Local / Regional Business Community• Supporters and many Friends of the Duhallow Choral Society

Chicago Organising Committee: Brigid Daly, Kathleen Twomey; Kay Healy; Treasa O’Reilly; Margaret Cotter; Joe O’Leary; Mary Corbett; Eddie Thornton; Gerard Wall; Peadar O’Callaghan; Ann O’Brien; Sharon Reidy. Chicago Tour Choir Members: Ann O’Brien; Anne Sheehan; Breeda Noonan; Brigid Daly; Charlotte O’Halloran; Christine Doyle; Deirdre Sheehan; Dermot McQuillan; Eddie Thornton; Elizabeth Buckley; Emma  Pettit; Fiona Fogarty; Heather O’Toole; Joan Scully;

to the people of Chicago

for your hospitality and kind welcome

Míle Buíochas

Duhallow Choral Society KANTURK, CO. CORK, IRelANd

Joe O’Leary; John Lovett; Kay Healy; Liam Burke; Margaret Cotter; Mary Corbett; Mary Daly; Mary Fitzpatrick; Mary Fogarty; Michael O’Halloran; Michael Kelleher; Patricia Corcoran; Patsy Flavin; Pat O’Connor; Peadar O’Callaghan; Sara O’Toole; Shelley Lehane; Tadgh Breen; Treasa O’Reilly, Una O’Connor, Rachel Wall, Anna May Wall, Iris Barry.Support Guests: Bernadette Lawlor; Billy Noonan; Breeda Neville; Colman Fitzpatrick; Denis Sheehan; Eddie Corcoran; Eileen O’Keeffe; Gerard Ahern; Maura Lynch; Sinead O’Halloran; Sheila Ahern; Stella Flavin and Veronica O’Leary.

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Choir Repertoire for Chicago 2018Sacred RepertoireA Íosa Mhilis (Sweet Jesus) - Arr. Fr. Pat AhernAg Críost an Síol (To Christ the Seed) - (O’Riada)Ave Maria - Schubert/Arr. Kirby ShawDóchas linn Naomh Pádraig (Give Us Hope St. Patrick)Lord of the Dance - Sydney Carter/Arr. Don HartOrder my Steps - Glenn Burleigh/Arr. Jack SchraderO’Riada MassPrayer of the Children - Kurt Bestor/Arr. Andrea S. KlouseSuantraí Ár Slánaitheora (The Christ Child’s Lullabye) - Traditional/Arr. F. O’CarrollThe Prayer - Sager & Foster/Arr. Teena ChinnYou Raise Me Up - Brendan Graham/Arr. Roger Emmerson Otche nash (The Lord’s Prayer) - Nikolai Kedroff SrSunset Poem - Dylan Thomas (Troyte’s chant)

Mixed, Popular, Classical and TraditionalAngel - Sarah McLachlan/Arr. Mac HuffAnthem - Andersson, Rice & Ulvaeus/Arr. John PurifoyDanny Boy - TraditionalDown by the Sally Gardens - Traditional/Arr. T.C. KellyIreland, Mother Ireland - Raymond Loughborough(soloist Charlotte O’ Halloran)Ireland’s Call - Phil Coulter/Arr. S. ReidyIsle of Hope - Brendan Graham/ Arr. LeavittMacushla (Pulse of My Heart)- Dermot McMurrough (soloist Tadgh Breen)Óró, ’s é do bheatha ‘bhaile (Welcome Home) - Traditional/Arr. Deirdre MoynihanSpeed Your Journey - Verdi (Hebrew Slave Chorus - Nabucco)Thank you for the Music - Anderson & Ulvaeus/Arr. Hawley AdesThe Parting glass - Traditional/Arr. S. ReidyThe Rose of Tralee - Traditional/Arr. A. O’ CarrollThe Seal Lullaby - Eric WhitacreYou’ll Never Walk Alone - Richard Rogers/Arr. Clay WarnickAmhrán na bhFiann (The Soldier’s Song) - Kearney & Heeney/Arr. A. O’Carroll

Sharon Reidy was born and educated in South Africa.She graduated from the University of Natal with an Honours Degree in Drama,Theatre Studies and English. She was accepted into Natal Performing Arts Company where she performed in operas such as Nabucco and The Merry Widow. She came to Ireland in 1980 and lives near Tralee Co.Kerry. Sharon has a distinguished career as a voice trainer and is Musical Director to Tralee Choral Union and Duhallow Choral.

Choir Manager Brigid Daly is a native of County Kilkenny, a former Public Health Nurse Manager now residing in Kanturk. With the support of a local European funded development company, IRD Duhallow, she founded the Duhallow Choral Society in 1996. Brigid is a published author of short stories included in “Around the Farm Gate” and “From the Candy Store to the Galtee Mór”. She is proud Mother of Teresa Daly, 2017 Chicago International Rose of Tralee.

Mary Kay Gavin-Marmo was born and raised in Chicago. She has worked in the academic field in an administrative role for more than 20 years, most recently as Division Coordinator for the Arts & Humanities department at St. Xavier University. Mary Kay was the Executive Director of the Chicago Rose of Tralee Centre from 2008 – 2017 and is now handing over the Centre to the younger Roses for the 2018 Selection! She is the Founder of The Professional Irish Women of Chicago Organization. She writes a monthly article in the Irish American News, entitled “Look of the Lass. “She is also on the South Side Irish Parade Committee. She was named an Ambassador of Kerry, Ireland by Jimmy Deenihan, TD in March, 2010.

Teresa Daly was born and raised on a dairy farm in Kanturk, Co Cork. She studied Food Science at University College Cork where she graduated as an award winning student. In 2013, Teresa joined Kerry Group through the European Graduate Programme as a Research and Development Scientist. She relocated with Kerry to Beloit, Wisconsin in 2015, where she now works as a Technical Business Development Manager. Teresa was selected to represent the city of Chicago at the International Rose of Tralee festivals during 2017. To mark the end of her year as Chicago Rose and as an

active member of the Professional Irish Women In Business network she kindly invited the Duhallow Choral Society to the city of Chicago to perform a number of concerts during St. Patricks week.

Musical Director: Sharon Reidy

Teresa Daly: Chicago Rose 2017

Duhallow Choral Society Manager: Brigid Daly

Mary Kay Gavin-Marmo,

Chicago Rose Centre

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PROgRAmme of eveNTsFriday 9th March 2018 – Arrival in ChicagoChoir staying at the Holiday Inn, Marts Plaza

Saturday 10th 2018 – Visit to Irish Pubs Corcorans Bar and Grill, Emerald Loop Bar and GrillOrganised by the Chicago Rose of Tralee CentreConducted Performance, Singalong and Refreshments 4pm – 7pm

Sunday 11th 2018 – South Side Irish Parade DayOrganised by the South Side Irish Parade Committee & Chicago Rose of Tralee Centre8.30am - St. Cajetan’s Pre Mass Performance9.00am - St. Cajetan’s Mass with St Cajetan’s Church Choir10.00pm - Beverly Bank: Reception - followed by brief performance for Alderman Matt O’Shea and Parade Dignitaries12.00pm - Performance by Duhallow Choral Society at Parade.2.00 pm - Special Performance for Laura Jean Spalla 3.00pm - Parade Committee Party4.15pm - Performance in Reilly’s Daughter Pub or public house5.30pm - Reception and performance at Gaelic Park

Monday 12th 2018 – Historic Downtown City LocationsOrganised by the Heron Agency—Noreen Heron11.00am - Visit to Historic Downtown Locations2.20pm - Meeting with Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel, City Hall 121 La Salle Street, Chicago

5.00pm - Boat Trip to Lake Michigan (Weather Permitting)

Tuesday 13th 2018 – St Xavier’s UniversityOrganised by The Department of Arts & Humanities—St. Xavier University7.30pm - Concert by Duhallow Choral Society8.30pm - Reception in Gilhooley’s Grande Saloon

Wednesday 14th 2018 – Old St. Pat’s ChurchOrganised by the Ireland Network of Chicago & the Chicago Rose of Tralee Centre6.30pm - Concert by Duhallow Choral Society7.30pm - Reception

Thursday 15th 2018Choir Free Day to Explore the City of Chicago

Friday 16th 2018 – Kerry Research Development & Innovation Centre, Beloit, WisconsinOrganised by Teresa Daly, Business Development Manager Kerry Group8.30am - Kerry Center Tour, Recital and Lunch

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The Duhallow region includes north west Cork and south east Kerry. It is approximately 1,800 sq.km and has a population density of 16 per sq.km. It is a largely rural area and over 85% of the population live in the open countryside or in settlements of less than 200 people.

The formation of the Duhallow Choral Society in 1996, has been the most successful of recent cultural initiatives in Duhallow. With a membership of over 70 people it continues the ancient tradition of making the music Sliabh Luachra heard and enjoyed.

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Contact: Choir Manager Mrs Brigid Daly +353(0)29/50485

mob +353(0)87/6157720 Secretary Ms Emma Pettit

+353 (0)86/373 8074Email: duhallowchoralsociety@gmail.com

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