Christy Moore to play at Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone

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The legendary singer-songwriter Christy Moore, one of Ireland’s greatest musical icons of the current day is coming to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone for a special performance for one night only Saturday 7th December, having just launched a brand new album titled “Where I Come From”.

2013 has been a year of great success for Christy Moore who appeared alongside Declan Sinnott in a series of dates around Ireland and the UK including two sell out shows at London’s Royal Festival Hall before returning to Irish shores for an exhilarating series of summer appearances at the Live at the Marquee concert series, the Big Top at the Galway Arts Festival and Electric Picnic.

Tickets priced €40 are on sale now from the hotel reception 090 644 2600 or ticketmaster outlets nationwide ticketmaster.ie. Doors open at 7.00pm and the concert starts at 8.00pm.
Why not kick start your evening in style with a pre-concert dinner from €65 per person, including tickets to the performance or go all out and combine with an overnight stay in one of the hotel’s elegant rooms with fantastic views of the marina from €229 per room. Price includes pre-concert dinner, accommodation and concert tickets for two – not to mention a delicious Super Buffet Breakfast the next morning. Having too much festive fun?! Stay an additional night Friday 6th December from €79.00 or Sunday December 8th from €59.00.  Price is per room for Friday & Sunday nights based on 2 guests sharing B&B.
For more information contact:
Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone
Northgate Street,
Co Westmeath.
090 644 2600
www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-athlone
facebook.com/radissonathlone

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