Posts by Patrick Lennon

  The Lismore Opera Festival has grown, with new venues, an extra night of opera at Lismore Castle, pop up restaurants and lots more to discover in the Blackwater Valley. To celebrate, the Festival is also changing its name. Welcome to the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. Expect strong women, passion, intrigue, romance and beautiful music…

It is with much regret that Irish Heritage has learned of the death of its Patron, Peter Sutherland. Mr Sutherland, who has been ill for some months, passed away on Sunday (7 th January) in St James’ Hospital in Dublin. He was 71. During an exceptional and long career Mr Sutherland served with distinction in…

St George’s Church in Hanover Square in the heart of London’s West End provided a fitting venue for Irish Heritage’s “Christmas by Candlelight” concert last night (18th December). Flickering candlelight created the perfect ambience for a series of readings, solo and choral performances with a Christmas theme. All were enjoyed by a 200 strong audience…

Irish Heritage organised a dinner in the elegant surroundings of London’s Savile Club on 24th November to mark the retirement of Niall Gallagher after 25 years as chairman of the organisation. The enjoyable evening was attended by patrons, members and friends who enjoyed excellent entertainment by Jessica Costello and Declan Kelly accompanied by Jean Kelly on…