Broadcaster Marty Morrissey and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra are teaming up for the first time for a pair of spectacular sporting concerts in Dublin and Galway this September.
Audiences can expect famous themes, clips and images from the archives, interviews with sporting guests as well as Marty sharing some of his own memories.
Musical guests Tara Howley, Don Stiffe and The Galway Tenors perform in both concerts. Sporting legends Robbie Henshaw and Kevin McManamon join for chat and music for the Dublin date, while in Galway renowned actor Macdara O Fátharta makes a special appearance, with further guests to be announced...
Joining us in both Dublin and Galway is Irish race walker Rob Heffernan! @RM_Heffernan
— RTÉConcertOrchestra (@rte_co) September 11, 2024
Marty Morrissey, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and special guests present Sport, Music, Stories & Craic ⚽
Dublin Sept 26 @NCH_Music
Galway Sept 27 @leisurelandGal @musicforgalway
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Under conductor Gavin Maloney, music from the RTÉ CO and guests will include Put 'Em Under Pressure, Chariots of Fire, themes from The Sunday Game and Match of the Day, You’ll Never Walk Alone, The Fields of Athenry, Nessun Dorma, From Clare to Here and plenty more bound to get the blood pumping and sporting spirit ignited!
Marty Morrissey and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra perform on 26th September at the NCH, Dublin and 27th September in Leisureland, Galway - find out more here.
