Christy Moore, an accomplished folk singer and songwriter, enjoys a global following, with the most ardent of his fans being those in his native Ireland. With a career stretching from 1969 to 2021, Moore has produced an impressive collection of 30 solo albums, the most recent being Flying Into Mystery. An original member of Planxty and Moving Hearts, Moore’s talent for engaging with his audience and conveying the sentiment of his songs has only endeared him more to fans of varying generations.
If you’re planning to attend Christy Moore’s performance at Iveagh Gardens, read on to learn more about this event.
When is the concert?
The gig is scheduled for Thursday, July 11th at Iveagh Gardens in Dublin.
What time is it?
The doors open at 6:30pm with the performance beginning at 8pm.
Who will perform before Moore?
There won’t be any supporting act for this event.
Can I still get tickets?
No, the show is completely sold out. It might be worth keeping an eye on Ticketmaster for a chance at resale tickets. It’s advisable to purchase any tickets from reputable sellers only.
How can I get there and back?
The venue does not offer on-site car parking, but there are several public car parks in the city centre. The nearest one is located at Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, and reservations can be made on q-park.ie. Public transport is also an option, with Luas, bus and train services conveniently dropping passengers within a short walking distance of the venue. The journey planner on transportforireland.ie can be used to plan your trip from any location in Ireland.
What songs will be performed?
Attendees can likely anticipate Moore’s lineup from his recent show in Belfast, which included:
– Luka Bloom’s City of Chicago
– Vive La Quinta Brigada
– Palestine
– Johnny Boy / Ride On
– Only Our Rivers Run Free
– McIlhatton
– Richard Thompson’s Beeswing
– Lyra McKee
– North and South of the River
– Rosalita and Jack Campbell
– Martin Carthy’s A Stitch in Time
– Delirium Tremens
– Barney Rush’s Nancy Spain
– Back Home in Derry
– The Time Has Come
– Joxer Goes to Stuttgart
The following songs are due to be covered at the upcoming concert: The traditional “Black Is the Color (of My True Love’s Hair), “A Pair of Brown Eyes” by The Pogues, and “The Voyage” by Johnny Duhan. Moreover, individual songs such as “They Never Came Home”, “Scapegoats”, “Ordinary Man”, “Lisdoonvarna”, “Boy From Tamlaghtduff”, “No Time for Love” and “Sonny’s Dream” will also be performed, with the more being reserved for the encore.
A crucial note for the parents of attendees under 18: your presence is obligatory. Only undersized bags—smaller than A4—will gain entry after inspection. The list of disallowed items includes, but is not limited to, potential weapons, containers such as cans, bottles, and flasks, scooters and skateboards, large luggage pieces, flagpoles, selfie sticks, explosives, laser devices, hampers, cold boxes, air horns, unofficial merchandise, laptops, any form of illegal substances, umbrellas, picnic chairs, pets (excluding guide and service dogs), and any edible or drinkable goods.
Eatables and drinkables will be obtainable at the event, but bear in mind that no cash transactions will be accepted and no onsite ATM is accessible; hence, bring along your card or a charged cell phone for electronic payment. Every person who behaves indecently, disruptively or endangers public safety will be expelled and potentially reported to the local authorities. There’s also first aid available on location with medical professionals at the ready.
Keen to snap some photos? Feel free to do so, unless you’re armed with a professional camera with detachable lenses.
Finally, the weather outlook for Thursday is mostly overcast with sporadic rain and drizzle expected with temperatures peaking at a chilly 14 degrees celsius. As it’s an open-air concert, pack for unpredictable weather – but don’t forget, umbrellas aren’t permitted.