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Brian Kennedy

Brian Kennedy who was born in Belfast in 1966 is a critically acclaimed singer/songwriter. As well as having a vibrant solo career Brian has worked with some of the legendary names in music including Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Ray Charles and Bob Dylan. He has released 6 albums including 'The Great War Of Words', 'A Better Man' which achieved quadruple platinum status in Ireland and was followed in 1999 with 'Now That I Know What I Want'. This was in collaboration with his long-time friend Calum MacColl. Brian was lead singer for 290 performances in 'Riverdance On Broadway' which opened in March 2000. During this period he released the album 'Get on With Your Short Life'. In November 2003 he recorded 'Live In Belfast' CD and DVD at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. He represented Ireland in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest where he reached the final and in 2008 he released his latest album 'Interpretations'. He also works as a presenter on radio/television and has published two novels 'The Arrival Of Feargal Flynn' and 'Roman Holiday'. He is currently working on the third novel in this trilogy

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Festival News

5th May - The official Éigse Michael Hartnett 2012 Opening Speech by President Michael D. Higgins can be read here.

24th April - Clear the Pool! :an exhibition of photographs by Newcastle West-native Jurgen Leo Foley will be on exhibit throughout the festival. Read more

19th April - On Saturday 28th April at 8pm join us for an evening of poetry and song with the magical combination of actor Stephen Rea reading his favourite poems and the evocative singing vice of Rita Connolly accompanied on guitar by Desmond Moore.

18th April - NEWSFLASH

Please note that seating cannot be reserved for the opening night of Éigse 2012, Thursday April 26th. Seating is on a first come basis, doors open at 7.15 in The Arra Suite, Courtenay Lodge Hotel and seats cannot be reserved. The audience must be seated by 7.45 to await the arrival of President Michael D. Higgins at 8.00 pm. The opening will commence sharply.

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