We are an adults Ladies choir in our 7th year and going from strength to strength. We rehearse every Thursday morning during term time in the Samuel Becket Civic Centre. We sing a wide variety of songs from all around the world, and perform for charities and nursing homes. This choir is all about singing for fun, with time for a chat and a cup of coffee half way through.
Membership Directory
Allegri
LOCATION:Derry
CONDUCTOR:Maurice Kelly
Allegri is a community music organisation and registered charity. Founded in 2013, we are proud to be one of the few remaining legacy projects from that City of Culture year. We manage junior, youth and ladies choirs, a symphony orchestra - Orchestra NorthWest - and the annual community singing celebration, the Every Voice Festival. www.allegri.co.uk
EMAIL:rachel@allegri.co.uk
WEBSITE:https://allegri.co.uk
An Cór Gaelach
LOCATION:Tyrone
CONDUCTOR:Karen Kirby
EMAIL:karen.kirby@live.co.uk
Chordiality
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Elizabeth Drawl
A community choir singing for , fun and well being , who perform 4 or 5 times per year at Charity fundraisers.
EMAIL:berniemullen499@gmail.com
Coole Harmonies
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Richard Pomfret
EMAIL:info@coole-music.com
Suara
LOCATION:Clare
CONDUCTOR:Meaghan Haughian
Suara is an all female community choir based in Ennis, Co Clare. We meet on Wednesdays from 10.30 to 12.00 in Cois na hAbhna.
EMAIL:thereselillis@me.com
Tempro Ensemble
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:N/A
We are a group of music professionals, singers and academics who share a love for Early Music.
EMAIL:temproensemble@gmail.com
a Viva Voce
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:
a Viva Voce is a Cork-based mixed voice choir of 52 members. It was founded in 2003 under its Musical Director Bernadette Kiely.
Our repertoire varies from Light, Popular, and Jazz, to Contemporary Choral works, Sacred Music, Songs from the Shows, Competition pieces, and a wonderful Christmas repertoire.
Our choir has performed at European Festivals in Vienna, Nice, Rome, Lake Garda, and Amsterdam. We have performed in the Royal Albert Hall in London, and our own National Concert Hall in Dublin.
If you would like to make new friends, improve your health, and have fun with this great bunch of singers contact us.
Rehearsals in Douglas on Tuesday evenings 7 – 9 pm
WEBSITE:https://vivavoce.ie
African Gospel Choir Dublin
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Adeniyi Allen-Taylor
EMAIL:info@agcdublin.com
WEBSITE:https://www.agcdublin.com
Alize’s School of Singing
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CONDUCTOR:Alize Comerford
EMAIL:alize@schoolofsinging.ie
WEBSITE:www.schoolofsinging.ie
Amici Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Morgan Crowley
Amici is a mixed group (non audition) community choir, established in 2018 and currently led by our Director: Morgan Crowley. The spirit of the choir is collaborative and fosters learning, growth and choral improvement in a fun, positive and encouraging way.
Our intention throughout is the celebration of the joy of singing. The name Amici was chosen as it represents inclusivity and friendship.
We sing a mixed repertoire; often arranged by Morgan. We have perform Concerts in our locality and look forward to more opportunities to do so.
EMAIL: choiramici@gmail.com
Amici Vocal Ensemble
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Davis Flood
An Cor Lár Tíre
LOCATION:Westmeath
CONDUCTOR:Giselle Foley
We are a newly established Adult Community choir for the Midlands area ranging in age from 18-80!. We currently have approximately 110 members. We sing SAB arrangements .
EMAIL: ancorlartire@gmail.com
An Cór Gaelach
LOCATION:Tyrone
CONDUCTOR:Karen Kirby
EMAIL:karen.kirby@live.co.uk
Anam Choir
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Sinéad Furlong
We sing popular songs from different eras so you’re guaranteed to be learning arrangements of some old favourites and be introduced to some new music too! We perform regularly around Wexford for our own events as well as others, and sometimes we venture further afield!
Anam Choir is a very warm and welcoming group of singers from all walks of life. So, if you’re looking for a new hobby, to get back into singing after a break, build your confidence, take part in performances and meet new people, we want to hear from you!
Aoide Voices
LOCATION:Limerick
CONDUCTOR:Owen Gilhooly-Miles
Aoide Voices is an adult choir for all voices and all abilities, based in Castletroy, Limerick & led by professional opera singer Owen Gilhooly-Miles & the Mid-West Vocal Academy.
The choir has grown to over fifty members and has already performed many fundraising concerts, most recently raising money for Limerick Animal Welfare, Limerick Lions Club, and CMRF Crumlin.
The choir covers popular, upbeat music & is non-auditioning. Everyone from the beginner to the experienced is welcome to join in a relaxed and fun learning environment!
EMAIL: aoide@owengilhooly.com
Ardmore Community Choir
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Anne Gartland
As Béal A Chéile
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Mary Nugent
Is cór nua í As Béal A Chéile. Bunaíodh an cór I 2023. Is cór ceithre pháirt a chanann amhráin as Gaeilge idir tradisiúnta agus nua aimseartha faoi stiúr Máire Nuinseann
EMAIL:asbealacheile@gmail.com
WEBSITE:asbealacheile.ie
Ascolta Vocal Ensemble
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Audrey Keogan
Ascolta is an eight part choral ensemble based in Dublin. We’re a group of singers who share a passion for music and love singing together. Most of us are not professional musicians, we just sing together for the joy of it!“Ascolta” means “listen” in Italian and we chose it because, as a self-conducted group, we need to actively listen to each other to create a unified sound for the audience to enjoy.
EMAIL:ascoltamusic@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://www.ascolta.ie/
Athy Sing and Sign
LOCATION:Kildare
CONDUCTOR:Maggie Owens
EMAIL:ahysingandsign@gmail.com
WEBSITE:athysingandsign.com
ATU Voices Galway City
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Fionnuala Hannigan Dunkley
The ATU Voices Galway City is the staff choir in the new Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway City campus.
For one year prior to COVID, GMIT Voices were a large staff choir. When the Atlantic Technological University came into existence in April 2022, a new Choir Director was recruited (the fantastic Fionnuala Hannigan Dunkley) and the staff choir was up and running again but with reduced numbers because many staff are still working from home. All of the members are thoroughly enjoying being back singing a wide variety of genres of music together on Tues/Thurs lunchtimes.
EMAIL: anita.mahony@atu.ie
Aurora
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:Gloria Smith
Aurora is 16-member mixed voice choir (SSAATTBB) performing mainly contemporary arrangements of sacred and secular pieces. Our repertoire is inspired by choirs such as Voces 8, The King's Singers and Tenebrae, amongst many others.
EMAIL:aurorasmith930@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://www.instagram.com/aurorachoir
Avondale Voices
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:Jenniter Lee
We rehearse every Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Hartin Hall beside Castlemacdam Church, just south of Avoca on the road to Woodenbridge. We are always happy to welcome new members. If you’d like to sing and make new friends come and join a rehearsal. Why not bring a friend along? We have regular social events and are always learning and always having fun. All welcome, previous experience not required.
Avondale Voices Community Choir
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:Jennifer Lee
We are a 55 voice choir based in Co Wicklow with members coming from Greystones to Tinahely to sing and have fun together. We love to sing all kinds of music, from light classical to musical medleys and everything in between. We rehearse from 7.30pm - 9pm at Hartin Hall, Castlemacadam, Y14 NH5
EMAIL:nicolafaull@gmail.com
Ballinteer Youth Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Ms Orla Barry
The Choir was formed in 2019 and survived despite Covid. 3rd to 6th class pupils and some conti ue in 2nd level educstion. Mr Thomas Kehoe was the first musical director and was succeeded by Ms Orla Barry in 2023. Our aim is to turn Ballinteer into the best singing centre in the country for young people. Anthony Lynch
Ballyboden Church Choir, Dublin 16
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:We are searching for a new director
I have been a member of the church choir for over 20 years. We have not sung together in the choir since before covid. Our previous Choir Director, Kevin Hallahan, retired from the choir during covid. Kevin sadly passed away last February. We are looking for a new Choir Director. We plan to rehearse every second Monday evening from 8.00pm to about 9.30 and sing at 11.00am mass every second Sunday. Applications from suitably qualified applicants would be much appreciated.
EMAIL: comcglade@gmail.com
Ballyclare Male Choir
LOCATION:Antrim
CONDUCTOR:Keith Acheson
Established in the town of Ballyclare in 1933 it is one of Northern Ireland's oldest Male Choirs.
The choir is still based in Ballyclare although the members come from a wide geographic area. Ballyclare Male Choir is available for hire for a variety of performances including concerts, church and community events, civic events, weddings, and other special celebrations.
New members are always welcome.
EMAIL:ballyclarechoir@yahoo.coom
WEBSITE:https://ballyclaremalechoir.com
Bantry Community Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Eilish Butler
Bantry Community Choir was formed in conjunction with the HSE for all to come together and sing for the wellbeing of body and soul, and friendships.
Bantry Community Choir strives to serve the community of Bantry and the wider community of West Cork through quality choral music performances. It promotes an inclusive environment of shared musical experience through it’s ethos of community, social interaction and participation for all.
The Choir loves to collaborate - this includes singing with John Spillane & the Claddagh Rogues as part of the nationwide First Fortnight festival. The choir has participated in the first West Cork Chamber Fringe Festival, performed alongside nine other choirs at the annual Celebration of Health Service Choirs and collaborated with Gamelan Spréacha Geala for the Skibbereen Arts Festival in 2017. The Choir love perform all round their native Bantry including for Culture Night and their annual Live Life and Sing concert.
EMAIL: live@eilishbutler
WEBSITE:https://thewellbeingnetwork.ie/bantry-Community-choir
BARA Singers
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Marie Power
the choir has taken on a life of it's own with an annual fundraising performance, regular visits to nursing homes, and cross community musical interactions. Meets weekly September to May for two hours, mixed voice, some part singing.
EMAIL:marietpower@gmail.com
WEBSITE:NA
Barony Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Andrew Lane
Barony Choir is a community-based mixed voice choir established in East Cork in September 2011. We draw our members primarily from East Cork, with a small number from Cork city and other parts of the county. We are a mixed bunch, young and not so young, drawn from all walks of life.
Our aim is to be serious about our music, but to have fun at the same time. We are a sociable group, and in addition to singing in a formal setting, we equally enjoy getting together in informal settings for the odd session. Our musical directions are; songs from musicals, popular / contemporary and a little gospel. However, we are open-minded, and will go where the music takes us. If you are in the East Cork/West Waterford Area and are interested in joining us, email us with your contact details and we will get in touch.
EMAIL: baronychoir@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://baronychoir.com
Belfast Philharmonic Choir
LOCATION:Antrim
CONDUCTOR:Stephen Doughty
The Belfast Philharmonic Choir (known as "The Phil"), led by music director Stephen Doughty, is Northern Ireland's only symphonic choir.
The 120+ strong choir performs at least four programmes per year, many alongside the Ulster Orchestra, including performances of Handel's Messiah every Christmas - a tradition that goes back as far as 1886. The choir performs a varied repertoire from classical choral oratorios to music from films and theatre. In May 2015, the choir gave the world première of James Whitbourn's The Seven Heavens, which was specially commissioned for the event, closing the choir’s 140th anniversary season. The Society holds an annual Come and Sing event where singers of all levels and experience can join the choir to learn and sing well-known works in a friendly environment. The choir also performs on tour, most recently in 2018 to New York for the US première of Patrick Hawes' Great War Symphony.
EMAIL: manager@belfastphilharmonic.org.uk
WEBSITE: https://belfastphilharmonic.org.uk
Bella Voce
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:Frank Kelly
Bella Voce is a ladies choir. We sing a wide variety of songs including Classical, Jazz, Musical and Pop
Belle Harmonics
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Sharon Murray
Belle Harmonics is a pop rock harmony group with an eclectic set featuring songs from artists like Lady Gaga, Adele, Muse and Fall Out Boy alongside legendary classics from Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Kate Bush and Elton John.
Belle Voci Choir
LOCATION:Tipperary
CONDUCTOR:Eamon O'Malley
The thirty-odd members are under the musical direction of Eamon O’Malley, himself an accomplished musician.
Practice is held every Monday in St Joseph’s Church, Ferryhouse, Clonmel where the choir sings once a month at Mass. Belle Voci choir stage two concerts a year, Christmas and Summer, and take part in competitions, concerts & festivals at home and abroad. The choir always welcomes new members.
Blackrock Ukulele Group
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Patrick Quigley
We are a community group based in Blackrock, Co Dublin. We are a mixture of new and experienced musicians and singers who meet every Wednesday in the Murray Centre at Guardian Angels Church.
Our primary focus is on the ukulele and we invite all other musicians of all levels to join us to enhance our group and enjoy the pleasure of music and voices in a relaxed environment.
EMAIL:Paddyq27@gmail.com
WEBSITE:http://www.blackrockukulele.com/
Blessington Millennium Choir
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:Yvonne O'Conor
Blessington Millennium Choir was founded as an ecumenical initiative to celebrate the Christian Millennium Year 2000 in Blessington. Under the direction of Yvonne O'Conor the choir boasts between forty and fifty voices of all ages, Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses. We sing for our own pleasure and, on occasions, have joined with other choirs. We sing to celebrate important occasions like Christmas and Easter and to raise much needed funds for local and national charities. In the past few years we have performed in Germany, France and the UK as well as supporting a number of charities here in Ireland.
EMAIL:curranit@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://choirbmc.com
Ború
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Carmel Whelan
Ború is an amateur vocal ensemble under the musical direction of conductor Carmel Whelan.
The choir was formed in September 2015 and has enjoyed a variety of performance experiences to date, including featuring in RTÉ’s “Centenary” program which broadcast live from the Bord Gáis Theatre on Easter Monday 2016. Ború enjoy singing a varied repertoire, with particular emphasis on Irish works. The choir rehearses on Mondays at 8:30pm in Clasac, Alfie Byrne Road, Clontarf, Dublin and is open to singers of all backgrounds, with no audition required to join. New members are always welcome
EMAIL: info@boruchoir.ie
WEBSITE:https://boruchoir.ie
Ború Singers
LOCATION:Tipperary
CONDUCTOR:Eleanor Ryan
Ború Singers, a four-part 'a cappella' choir, has delighted audiences throughout East Clare, North Tipperary and Limerick since 2010. It evolved from Ballina Church Choir and some of the members are singing together for well over thirty years.
EMAIL: nelryan@eircom.net
Bravehearts Choir Cork
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Jean O'Reilly
Come and sing for fun in a community choir and support cancer charities. No experience is necessary. Men and women welcome. You are welcome to join us every Wednesday at 7.15 pm. UCC Western Gate building, Room G1.06. For more information, contact us at braveheartschoir@gmail.com or find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/braveheartschoir
EMAIL:braveheartschoir@gamil.com
WEBSITE:https://braveheartschoir.org
BRAVO Belles
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR: Shane Farrell
BRAVO Belles is a newly formed 3 Part Female choir based in Loughrea, Co. Galway.
It was only set up in March 2022 by Musical Director Shane Farrell. They rehearse weekly in Loughrea and cover a variety of genres. There is no audition requirement, all Shane asks for is a love for singing and that you are up for having fun.
They are looking forward to where the future takes BRAVO Belles.
EMAIL:sfarrellmd@gmail.com
Bray Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:Michael Fay
The Bray Gospel Choir is a diverse group of singers who love performing different kinds of music, like Gospel, Soul, Pop, and Rock. We began in 2009 singing gospel songs and over time, we expanded our repertoire to include a mix of various music styles. Whether it's a small gathering or a big outdoor event, we're ready to bring our music to any occasion!
Bridge Singers
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Breda Murray
EMAIL:lizbennett2@gmail.com
Cahir to Sing
LOCATION:Tipperary
CONDUCTOR:Fidelma Nugent
Cahir to Sing is a ladies choir based in Cahir, Co. Tipperary.
We were formed in January 2016 by a small group of women with a common interest in singing for pleasure. Our membership has since grown and our women hail from many parts of the globe and have a wide age range. We strongly believe in being inclusive and welcoming. As well as being a forum for social interaction we aim to build community through singing and connecting artistically with each other.
We cover a range of material in our repertoire, primarily secular and often religious. Our performances to date have included our annual Christmas concerts in the atmospheric surroundings of Cahir Castle, a full concert themed around the music of the 1960s, concerts in the historic St. Paul's Church in Cahir, participation in workshops and festivals and guest appearances at local fund-raising events.
EMAIL: cahirtosing@gmail.com
Cairde
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:
Cairde is an adult, mixed voice, 'a capella' choral group of 12 members. Cairde performs a wide range of repertoire, from rock to baroque.
Formed in 2017 Cairde has performed in a number of national competitions and festivals. Singing for fun whilst striving for excellence is what Cairde is all about.
EMAIL: cairdechoir@gmail.com
Cairdeas Parkinson’s Choir Kilkenny
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CONDUCTOR:Ann Moylan
The Cairdeas Parkinson’s Choir meet every Wednesday in St. Fiachra’s Parish Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny from 7-9pm. Membership is open to anyone living with or supporting someone living with Parkinson’s Disease.
EMAIL: reddoc83@hotmail.com
Canbelto Women's Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Jimmy O'Byrne
Based in Baldoyle, the choir performs a varied repertoire from Sacred to Rock and Pop to Gospel. Choir members ranges in age from 19 to 70+.
They are previous holders of the Sacred and Gospel trophies at The A.I.M.S. Choral Festival in New Ross. They have also competed in The Navan Choral Festival, The Sligo Choral Festival, The City of Derry International Choral Festival, the Cork International Choral Festival and travelled to festivals in Lake Garda, Krakow, Florence and Wales. They also sang in the Vatican in Rome on St. Patrick’s Day 2018.
Many people have asked about the name Canbelto Women’s Choir. It is a play on the singing term Bel Canto or beautiful singing. We call ourselves The CanBeltos because we can really belt out a tune.
EMAIL:info@songanddanceireland.com
WEBSITE:https://songanddanceireland.com/canbelto-womens-choir
Candy Verney
LOCATION:Donegal
CONDUCTOR:Candy Verney
Candy runs a small local choir- Cór an Chroí, and singing courses, and community choir leader trainings.
She also runs a small residential centre: The Song House, where she hosts singing courses of all types. Other choirs and groups can use the place too. It has a beautiful workshop room, overlooking Muckish mountain.
EMAIL:candy@candyverney.co.uk
WEBSITE:https://thesonghouseireland.com
Cantairí Avondale
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:John Doyle
Cantairi Avondale is a diverse group of people who enjoy singing beautiful music together.
We rehearse between 19:30 and 22:00 every Monday night in the Department of Education and Skills, Marlborough St, Dublin 1. (See map below!) For those who travel by car we offer secure, on site, parking. If you use public transport we are located within a 5 minute walk of the Spire on O' Connell Street.
Auditions usually take place in early September and throughout January, but other arrangements can be made outside of these times when necessary.
EMAIL:cantairiavondale@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://cantairi.com
Cantairí Chonamara
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Aodàn McGlynn
Cantairí Chonamara is a mixed-voiced choir, with members from all over Connemara in the west of Ireland, that has sung together since it was founded in 1999.
The choir is currently stepping up its contribution to the local community through more concerts and events. Cantairí Chonamara has a broad repertoire of short songs and longer choral works to draw from. It is also learning new pieces suitable for specific events. While the main focus is on classical works, the choir also has a range of lighter pieces in many styles.
EMAIL:cantairichonamara@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://cantairichonamara.com
Cantairí Mhuscraí
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Ger Goodwin
Cantairí Mhuscraí is a mixed voice choir based in Ballincollig, drawing our repertoire from a wide range of music including church, Irish and popular pieces.
The choir has travelled extensively to music festivals throughout Europe including multiple visits to the UK, France, Italy, Greece, Austria, Poland and Spain where we performed at the Costa Barcelona festival in May 2023.
We rehearse from 7.20 to 9.20pm every Wednesday night at Ballincollig Community School, P31 E030.
We welcome new members in all ladies’ and men’s lines, without formal audition. Ability to read music is not essential, we just need singers who can hold a tune and blend into the overall sound.
Joining at this time of year is ideal as we begin to learn new music.
EMAIL:ger_goodwin@yahoo.com
Cantairí Óga Átha Cliath
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Judith Lyons
Cantairí Óga Átha Cliath is an international award-winning female voice choir based in Rathmines, Dublin.
The choir sings a varied repertory spanning Renaissance polyphony to Contemporary music and arrangements, and takes particular joy in the performance of Irish-composed music.
In November 2019 the choir competed in the 3rd International Choral Festival of Aveiro, Portugal, where they were awarded the festival Grand Prix, first prize in the Female Voice Competition, and second prize in the Sacred Music Competition. In April of the same year, they were the winners of the Feis Ceoil Ladies Choir competition.
Cantairí Óga Átha Cliath was founded in 1960 by Proinsias O'Ceallaigh. The choir enjoyed huge success over the years under the baton of the late Brian O'Dubhghaill and later Bernie Sherlock, winning awards in many competitions in Ireland and abroad. Brian Dungan has conducted the choir since 2018 and under his guidance, the choir is continuing its long and successful tradition of choral music.
EMAIL: cantairi@gmail.com
Cantando Chamber Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Órla Barry
Cantando is a mixed voiced chamber choir. A highly accomplished and versatile group, as well as good friends, Cantando sing in a variety of styles and genres, expertly guided by their talented director Orla Barry.
They have performed in numerous concert locations around Ireland. They have taken part in International and National competitions at home and abroad. They were the first Irish Choir to achieve a gold award at the Verona International Choral Festival, were finalists in the Moore Stephens International Festival in Jersey, National Choir of the Cork Choral Festival and winners in numerous categories at Cork, Sligo, Arklow, Navan, New Ross and Dundalk. Cantando have made many recordings including several broadcasts for RTE and a double CD of Contemporary Church Music I sing for Joy. As well as challenging each other to reach the highest musical standards, a sense of fun and enjoyment is important to all members.
EMAIL: dmoconn84@gmail.com
Cantate
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Daniel Beuster
Cantate is a small and vibrant, multi-award winning group of mixed voices and is directed by Daniel Beuster. Founded in 2006, Cantate sings a varied repertoire of music including choral, madrigal and sacred works, as well as contemporary classics.
The choir performs at local and charity concerts, as well as in various choral festival competitions around Ireland. Cantate had a spectacular trio of wins in 2018 comprising of first place trophies from Feis Maitiu Corcaigh, Feile an tSamhraidh and AIMS Choral Festival in New Ross. Cantate also performs regularly at weddings and corporate events.
If you would like Cantate to sing at your wedding or corporate/charity event please
contact cantatesecretary@gmail.com. Applications for membership can also be made
via this email address.
Canto
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Denis O'Regan
It is free to take part, there is no audition and no previous choir experience is necessary.
You are welcome whether you are an experienced musician or a complete beginner whatever your age*.
* Under 18s must be accompanied by a designated parent or guardian at all times
What can you expect?
Broaden your horizons with wide variety of music including Rock, Classical, Sacred, Gospel, Pop, Traditional, Jazz, Rounds, World Music, Musicals, Madrigals, Contemporary, Experimental.
Learn how to sing in harmony
Master how to read music
Join us for Fun, Laughter and Community
Denis O’Regan GGSM, LGSM(MT)
Composer, Arranger, Conductor, Pianist, Music Therapist, Choirmaster
WEBSITE:https://canto.ie/
Cantóirí
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Ben Barnes
Cantóirí is a vibrant and friendly SATB chamber choir for adults. We share a common love of singing beautiful music together. Our rehearsals are Monday nights term-time 7.15-9.30pm.
We sing unaccompanied, short pieces. Our repertoire spans the centuries and styles, from Renaissance to modern. We have a particular interest in folk music from around the world. We aim to give 2-3 concerts and enter 1 national choral festival each year. We sing off by heart in most concerts and all competitions, so being a member takes commitment and some learning outside of rehearsals. Although sight-reading is not essential, familiarity with written music is helpful.
September & January are the best times to join, but we welcome interest from potential new members throughout the year. Our Soprano and Alto sections can fill up, but we often have room for new Tenors and Basses. There is a short audition. Members pay fees each term to cover the choir’s costs. There is a reduced rate for anyone who needs it. For more information about joining, please contact Cantóirí by e-mail or through Twitter @cantoirichoir
EMAIL: cantoiri@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://cantoiri.com
Cappella Caeciliana
LOCATION:Antrim
CONDUCTOR:Matthew Quinn
EMAIL:info@caeciliana.org
WEBSITE:https://www.caceciliana.org
Cappella Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Róisin King
EMAIL:nmthreadgold@yahoo.co.uk
WEBSITE:www.cappellachoir.com
Carlow Choral Society
LOCATION:Carlow
CONDUCTOR:Blanaid Murphy
Since 1965, Carlow Choral Society has become one of the most eminent names in an astounding Irish network of choral music. This success has been the result of the many talented and skilled succession of musical directors that the society has befriended since its instalment.
It was with the objective to bring live choral music to the community of Carlow that Carlow Choral Society first came to light. They are a large group of amateur singers who aim to perform to a professional standard, directed by Blanaid Murphy and assisted by accompanist Yvonne Collier. The society is committed to promoting Carlow Town and County and take every opportunity to bring visiting choirs to the locality.
With over 85 members from all over County Carlow, and surrounding counties, all singers come from many backgrounds but share in common a passion for choral music, singing and a commitment to performing to audiences throughout County Carlow, Ireland and the rest of Europe. The society was invited to take part in the 200th anniversary of Halifax choral society(the oldest choral society in the world) in 2017 with world famous Black Dyke band.
The society has a prolific concert programme with performances in early Summer and Christmas in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow as well as the annual ‘Glory of Christmas’ concert with Raymond Gubbay Ltd. in the National Concert Hall Dublin. We have a wide repertoire of many choral works such as Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s St. Matthew's & St. John Passion, Verdi’s Requiem, Haydn’s The Creation & Seasons, Brahms Requiem & many more.
EMAIL:carlowchoralsociety@gmail.com
WEBSITE:www.carlowchoralsociety.net
Carlow Community Choir
LOCATION:Carlow
CONDUCTOR:Mary Amond O'Brien
Carlow Community Choir CCC (formerly Aspiro Inspired) were formed in 2013.
The choir rehearse every Friday morning at 10am and afterwards enjoy a cuppa and chat which for many has become just as important as the singing! Membership is open to anyone who enjoys singing in a group and welcomes a weekly challenge to reach their full potential regardless of age or previous singing or musical experience! CCC have taken part in Bealtaine Festival 'Dawn Chorus' and were the festival flagship choir in 2019. The choir performs regularly in Carlow and collaborate with other local choirs and organisations. Their most recent performance was in April 2023 as part of the International Pan Celtic Festival in Carlow.
Carlow Voices
LOCATION:Carlow
CONDUCTOR:Patrick Rafter
Carlow Voices was established in 2002. It is a mixed SATB community-based choir in the Carlow area, created to provide an opportunity for singers to enjoy a challenging and rewarding musical experience.
This choir aims to provide a wide repertoire of choral music and prides itself on the quality and diversity of the music it performs with a repertoire which ranges from Classic to Contemporary, Secular & Religious, World & Irish music.
The Vision of Carlow voices is that singing enriches those who sing and those who Listen. It is their mission that Carlow Voices aim to enrich its members through the enjoyable act of singing together with an individual commitment to be the best that they can be.
The choir rehearse every Tuesday 8-10pm in Scoil Muire, Carlow Town. New members are taken at the choirs discretion and are encouraged to have the ability to sight read music.
EMAIL: carlowvoiceschoir@gmail.com
Carrigaline Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Sinead Murphy
Carrigaline Gospel Choir was founded in 2005 and have flourished and evolved into a harmonious group of singers who bring joy to audiences and congregations alike. They are proud that many of the founding members are still active in the choir which is a testament to the choirs character.
Under the leadership of Sinead Coakley Murphy the choir sing once a month in the Church of Our Lady and St John in Carrigaline. Over the years they have sang as part of 100 Gospel Voices, The Gospel Rising festival and many other charity events and fundraisers in Cork and Ireland. They have shared the stage with Amanda Neri, Katherine Jenkins along with world class Tenor, Jose Carreras in venues such as Cork's City Hall and Cork Independant Park. The choir's mission is to spread joy, harmony and positivity to all by singing uplifting music.
EMAIL:carrigalinegospelchoir@outlook.ie
Carrigaline Singers
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Alan Carney
Formed in 1969, the Carrigaline Singers were originally a lady's choir who rehearsed weekly in the Old Church of Ireland School. In 1972 it became a mixed voice choir and under new directors became very successful winning many competitions like the prestigious Oireachtas competition in Dublin, Feis Maitiú and the Wild Geese Festival in Kinsale in 1982 and in the Cork Choral Festival.
Today, the Carrigaline Singers are delighted to have Alan Carney as their Musical Director. Alan is a native of Cobh and has played instruments and been a member of choirs from an early age. He studied music in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. He has performed and conducted at festivals and events around Ireland and Europe. As well as choral and concert work, Alan is an accomplished pianist, organist, and singer.
EMAIL:carrigalinesingers03@gmail.com
Carrigtwohill Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Carlene Lyndsey
EMAIL:carrigtwohillgospelchoir@gmail.com
Casual Crooners
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Brian Jordan
We are a group of very amateur singers with three members who play guitar, harmonica and ukulele. We sing for fun at Ennismore Retreat House, Montenotte for 2-3 hours once per week
Cathedral Music Programme
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:David Forde
Waterford Cathedral Music Programme has a range of opportunities for singers at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Within, Barronstrand Street, Waterford.
Our choirs include Holy Trinity Choir, which is open to all enthusiastic voices, and Trinity Cappella, our chamber choir for more advanced repertorie. Contact us for information about our choirs, and forthcoming opportunities, including our choral scholarship scheme.
EMAIL:music.waterfordcathedral@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://waterford-cathedral.com
Celtic Choristers Male Voice Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Ethel Glancy
EMAIL:brianwpilkington@gmail.com
WEBSITE:http://celticchoristers.ie/
Choir Club
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Caoimhe O’Neill
Choir Club is a fun community choir based in Leopardstown. It comprises 60 upper voice singers, and an essential part of the rehearsal is the tea, cake and chat before we get to work! We perform one concert in December each year with all proceeds going to charity, and also perform an annual Xmas session at Belmont Nursing Home. Rehearsals are just once every 3-4 week so this a choir for those with busy lives who just want to add a bit of singing and fun to their schedule!
Choral Con Fusion
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Joanne Murphy
Choral Con Fusion is Cork's inclusive community choral group with a message of welcome to one and all.
Choral Con Fusion was established in late 2010. From the beginning the choir has aimed not only to make musical progress but also to be a bridge between communities and to be an organisation that would welcome everyone equally, regardless of musical experience, sexual orientation, gender or background. As such, the choir has modelled itself variously as “Inclusive” and “LGBTS” in an effort to convey this philosophy. The choir has grown consistently since its first rehearsal and has performed in a wide variety of venues and contexts. Rehearsals are every Wednesday night from 6.30pm in the city centre. New members are welcome in September and January.
EMAIL: info@choralconfusion.com
WEBSITE:https://choralconfusion.com
Cineálta Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Shauna Donnelly
Cineálta Choir is a mixed voice adult community choir based in Dublin 15. Founded in 2023 by musical director Shauna Donnelly, the group welcomes anyone who loves to sing in the local area. Our name, Cineálta, means kind in Irish, and kindness, inclusion, and connection are at the heart of what the choir is all about! Rehearsals take place from 7–9 pm on Thursday evenings. The ability to read music is not essential, but is an advantage. Members sing a diverse mix of repertoire, from choral favourites to modern arrangements of popular and folk music from various cultures. Get in touch to join in!
EMAIL:cinealtachoir@gmail.com
CLAREGALWAY COMMUNITY CHOIR
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Keara Sheeran
Fun, Uplifting Choir Environment for the community. We enjoy all genres of music and performing for various events.
Clermont Chorale
LOCATION:Louth
CONDUCTOR:Kevin Boushel
We are a mixed adult choir based in Dundalk and we perform a wide range of music from 16th to the 21st centuries. We perform locally, compete nationally and occasionally travel internationally (Rome, St Petersburg, Ulm, USA). Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights in DkIT.
CLONAKILTY GOSPEL CHOIR
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:PAMELA MARSHALL
Clonakilty Voices
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Seán Ruddy
Clonakilty Voices is an award-winning, mixed voice community choir, established in 2012. Current membership is in excess of forty and new members are always welcome. The group meets for practice every Wednesday at 8pm during school term . An ability to read music is not required. After their inaugural concert, the choir was invited to sing for President Michael D. Higgins as part of the Clonakilty 400 celebrations in 2013. In 2014 they performed at Kenmare Choral Festival and were awarded the Luxembourg Shield for best seasonal presentation. Since then, the choir has performed at numerous concerts and events. The repertoire is varied, ranging from traditional pieces to musical numbers and more contemporary songs. There is a strong emphasis on fun and enjoyment among the group, with social nights forming an important part of the calendar!
Clontempo
LOCATION:Tipperary
CONDUCTOR:Robbie Pender
EMAIL:paulieboy51@gmail.com
Coastal Choir
LOCATION:Meath
CONDUCTOR:Sarah-Louisa Nolan
We are a new community choir in the East Meath area for adults
EMAIL: coastalchoirenquiry@gmail.com
Cois Cladaigh
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Daniel Beuster
Founded in 1982 Cois Cladaigh specialises in European music from the Renaissance period as well as contemporary choral music.
The choir has travelled widely including tours to France, Italy Spain,and Iceland.The choir has had considerable success in competition most notably at the Cork Choral festival and the Derry Choral Festival winning various premier awards.
The choir has also hosted many visiting choirs notably the Estonion Philharmonic chamber choir and a number of choirs from the US and Europe.
The choir has also commissioned composers to write for them including David Hamilton New Zealand. Javier Busto Spain, John Buckley, Micheál O Suilleabhain to mention a few.
Cois Cladaigh has collaborated with many groups such as the Orlando Consort, jazz musicians Carl Hession and Mathew Berrill among others.
The choir has recorded a number of CDs.
EMAIL:maryhcotoole@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://coiscladaigh.net
Comeragh to Coast Chorus
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Elaine Clancy
Continuum Youth Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Blanaid Murphy
Continuum Youth Choir is a newly formed mixed youth choir that comprises girls who are or were members of St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Girls’ Choir and boys who are or were members of the Palestrina Choir in the Pro-Cathedral in Dublin.
This new choir is not church based and is a competition and concert choir directed by Blanaid Murphy. Blanaid is a very well-known and respected choral director and she is aiming for the very highest excellence in choral music. Participating in a choir is all about teamwork and Blanaid is keen to develop the choir as a team and develop each of the teenagers so that they reach their maximum singing potential. Consequently, the Continuum Youth Choir has been set up to retain these very accomplished teenagers as a group.
Continuum has already performed in St Anne’s Church, Dublin in December 2018 and City Hall Dublin in March 2019.
EMAIL:continuumyouthchoir@gmail.com
Coole Voices Community Choir
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Dr Peter Mannion
Coole Voices are an adult Community Choir based in Gort, Co. Galway. An SATB choir, they are conducted by the very talented Dr Peter Mannion. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings in the Lady Gregory Hotel and are always great fun! They love to perform and hold several concerts throughout the year.
EMAIL:shazconnolly@gmail.com
Cor Cois Abhann
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Ian Sexton
Cór Cois Abhann is a large choral ensemble based in Cork City with an eclectic membership. Founded in 1990, the choir has long experience in both arts and light repertory and has performed all over Europe and throughout Ireland, including broadcasts, recordings and regular concerts.
Some of the more notable works given have included Verdi’s Requiem, when the choir opened the Cork International Choral Festival in 2018, Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances, Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony (No.2), Durufles’s Requiem (Opus 9), Vivaldi’s Gloria, and The Faure Requiem, together with a very long list of smaller-scale repertoire. The Choir also performs Handel’s Messiah every second year.
The choir travels regularly and in words of one of the members. Past visits have taken the choir on tour to Budapest, Rome and Tuscany. New members are always welcome.
EMAIL:corcoisabhann@gmail.com
Cork Estonian Choir Esteire
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Pille Gleave
Cork Estonian Choir Esteire was founded in 2022. We are a group of Estonians living in Ireland who love to sing Estonian songs. There are no auditions, all we ask is interest in Estonian music and culture. The rehearsals take place at the Carraig Centre, Ballincollig, Co Cork every 1.st and 3rd Saturday of the month.
EMAIL:corkieestikoor@gmail.com
Cork Garda Male Voice Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Marjorie Moran
Cork Garda male voice choir consists of serving and retired members of an Garda Siochana and their associates living and working in Cork city and county. The choir rehearses each Monday evening and performs at Masses and Charity concerts.
Cork Operatic Society
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Dr. Mary G. O'Brien
The Operatic Society was formed in 2005 to continue the Cork tradition of community based opera. The society has worked with Cork Opera House in numerous operas by singing the choruses; of such operas as. Pagliacci, The Magic Flute, Cavalleria Rusticana,The Mikado,,Rigoletto and Tosca and many more. We performed Summer Evening in the Quad with UCC and in 2019 we gave a special 10th birthday concert in the Cork School of Music. Our work is project based; i.e. working at weekends to prepare for a performances in the Opera house and other venues around Cork city and county.
EMAIL: lauralagerqvist@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://operabase.com/cork-operatic-society-o9828/en
Credo
LOCATION:Meath
CONDUCTOR:Judit Máté
Credo is an award-winning SATB chamber choir based in Trim. The choir specialise in a cappella music of all genres.
Highlights from 2018 include a performance at the “Night of Choirs” in Budapest and at the Irish international accapella competition.
Musical director is Judit Máté who has a masters from DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, Dublin
Any one interested in finding out more about the choir or auditioning for a place, please email (marked 'For judit' in the subject line) info@credochoral.com
EMAIL: info@credochoral.com
CSM Cappela Lyrica
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Maria Judge
Cappella Lyrica is an equal-voice choir comprised of students of the BMus programme at the CIT Cork School of Music that is under the directorship of Maria Judge.
Its repertoire ranges from early music to contemporary works. Cappella Lyrica have given the first performance of many works including Impressions of Light to text by Walt Whitman by David Wallace, and Five New Love Songs for Seraphim by C.S.L. Parker. In competitive performances at the Cork International Choral Festival, the choir were awarded 1st Prize in the Premier National Competition three years running, 1st prize in the Female-Voice competition, as well as the Trofaí Cuimhneacháin Philib Ui Laoghaire in 2013 for performance of a work in the Irish Language, and most recently, 1st prize in the Sacred Music competition and the Dr Patrick Mc Cormack trophy for the most outstanding a cappella performance at the 2016 Limerick Church Music Festival.
EMAIL:maria.judge@cit.ie
CSM Fleischmann Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Conor Palliser
CSM Fleischmann Choir is a large, mixed-voice choir which specialises in singing large-scale works for choir and orchestra.
In recent years it has performed Beethoven’s Mass in C, Berlioz’s Grande messe des morts[Requiem] (in both Wales and Ireland) and Te Deum, Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor, Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem & Nänie, Bruckner’s Te Deum, Angel Climent’s Missa solemne & Motet: Caro mea, Dvorák’s Mass (in both Germany and Ireland), Fauré’s Requiem, Fleischmann’s Clare’s Dragoons & Song of the Provinces and Grieg’s Incidental Music for Peer Gynt.
In 2008-2009 season the choir gave the first complete performances in Cork of Haydn’s The Seasons with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and a team of internationally-renowned soloists. Membership is open to enthusiastic and committed choral singers; auditions are held if the number of applications exceeds the number of vacancies for any given section. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings 7.30 - 10.00pm.
WEBSITE:https://thefleischmannchoir.org
CSM Junior Childrens’ Chorus
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Maria Judge
This 50-strong choir is comprised of boys and girls aged 7 to 11 years. It performs at least twice yearly and presents repertoire from the Children’s Choral Literature, many from the pens of Irish composers such a Brian Boydell, John Buckley and Sue Furlong.
Highlights of the choir’s experience in recent years, include a recording of a CD and three performances of a specially commissioned Mass for Peace, a performance for the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese on the occasion of her official visit to the School in 2008, in 2011 participation in the CSM performance of Ralph Vaughan William’s Hodie. In March 2011, the CSM Junior Choir hosted a visit and shared a concert with the Capitol City Children’s Chorus from South Dakota and in 2012, facilitated workshops given for choral conductors in the CSM by Dr Brent Gault, Indiana University. Auditions are held regularly. All applications are welcome.
EMAIL: maria.judge@cit.ie
CSM Senior Childrens’ Chorus
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:James Taylor
Aged 11-early teens, the Senior Chorus follows from the Junior Chorus but also welcomes new members. The Choir perform twice yearly and regularly combines with the Youth Choir to compete with great success in National Choral Competitions.
The choir embraces a wide range of music styles, giving children a thorough foundation in the basics of a healthy and free use of the voice as well as an introduction to 2-part singing. Auditions are held regularly, and all applications are welcome.
EMAIL: james.taylor@cit.ie
CSM Youth Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Maria Judge
This vibrant and enthusiastic choir range in age from mid to late teens. Most have had some experience in choral singing and all are interested in public performance, both choral and solo.
The choir performs repertory ranging from medieval to contemporary choral literature, a cappella and accompanied. At the 2013 and 2014 Cork International Choral Festivals, the combined Senior Childrens’ Chorus and Youth Choirs were awarded 1st prize in the National Youth Choir Competition in both years and in 2012, the Trofaí Cuimhneacháin Philib Ui Laoghaire for performance of a part-song in Irish, Teilifís by Maria Judge. Applications are always welcome.
EMAIL:maria.judge@cit.ie
Culwick Choral Society
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:David Leigh
The Culwick Choral Society is a mixed-voice amateur choir with a membership drawn from all over Dublin and beyond. Founded by Dr. James Culwick in 1898, it is the oldest choral society in Ireland.
We perform two major concerts annually, one at Christmas and the other in the Spring. The choir
takes pride in singing many of the great choral masterpieces, including Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Bach’s
B Minor Mass, Mozart’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, Faure’s Requiem and Haydn’s Creation. We
have also premiered new works by leading contemporary composers, including Bob Chilcott’s On
Christmas Night and Jonathan Dove’s Arion and the Dolphin.
In 2005, the Society received the Santa Cecilia Choral Award from the Vocal Heritage Association of
Ireland in recognition of its contribution to Dublin’s cultural life since 1898. In 2006, we were
pleased to be chosen as the Ryder Cup Choir at the opening of the tournament in the K Club, Co.
Kildare. In 2016, the choir participated in A Nation’s Voice, a celebration of the 1916 rising,
comprising about 1,000 voices.
In 2017, Culwick performed at the Canta Al Mar International Choral Festival in Calella, Spain, along
with many other choirs from around the world.
In 2018, to mark its 120th year, we commissioned a piece by the Irish composer, Sean Doherty,
based on the Brendan Kennelly poem the Happy Grass. It was premiered by Culwick at the National
Concert Hall in December of that year.
EMAIL: culwicksecretary@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://culwick.org
Cuore Chamber Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Amy Ryan
Cuore is an internationally award-winning auditioned mixed-voice chamber choir based in Dublin, founded by conductor Amy Ryan in 2014. The choir consists of thirty singers (including professional musicians) committed to high-level performances of rewarding music, from early polyphony to contemporary premieres.
The choir has consistently achieved high standards, including Gold at the International Choir Competition Ave Verum, Austria (2024) and two second prizes at the Tallinn International Choir Festival (2023). Closer to home, Cuore achieved first places at the Feis Ceoil (2023), Cork (2018), Mayo (2016), Sligo (2016) and New Ross (2015). We have a particular affinity for contemporary classical music, having won special prizes in Tallinn (2023), the Feis Ceoil (2023) and Cork (2022 and 2018).
Beyond competitions, the choir engages in charitable performances, collaborations with orchestra and its own regular concerts. A typical choir year includes weekly rehearsals from September to early June, one or two weekend rehearsals a term, three or more concerts a year, informal performances at Christmas, regular social events, and a trip to a competition or festival in Ireland or abroad.
If you are interested in fulfilling your choral ambitions, we would love to hear from you via our website.
EMAIL:info@cuore.ie
WEBSITE:https://cuore.ie/
Cór an Chroí
LOCATION:Westmeath
CONDUCTOR:Laura Cahill, Claire Gilmartin
It is a new choir created in the school this year by Ms. Claire Gilmartin and Ms. Laura Cahill. The choir comprises 32 members from all year groups.
The name ‘Cór an Chroí’ was chosen for the choir as the heart is one of four symbols within the Loreto School crest. The Hearts of Jesus and Mary within the crest symbolise their constant love for us.
The newly formed choir to date, have performed at school based events including ‘Arts Week’, ‘Seachtain na Gaeilge’ and at Mullingar Arts Centre.
The choir meets once a week for rehearsal.
Cór Comáin - Roscommon Choir
LOCATION:Roscommon
CONDUCTOR:Derek Mahady
EMAIL:corcomain@gmail.com
Cór Duibhlinne
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Amy Ní Riain
Cór trí pháirt do mhnáa chanann as Gaeilge is ea Cór Duibhlinne. Glacaimid páirt sa Pan Ceilteach agus canaimid i gcomhair carthannachtaí faoi Nollaig. Bíonn coirmcheol againn ag deireadh na bliana d'ár ngaoltaagus d'ár gcairde. Bímid í gcónaí ag lorg baill nua. Tar chuig Áras na Gaeilge, 63 - 66 Sr Amiens, aon oíche Máirt ag 20.00. Cuir glaoch más maith leat ar Deirdre 0877741953, nó Nóirín 0879908551. Tá tacaíocht leanúnach againn ó FHORAS NA GAEILGE.
Cór Fingal
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Eoin Conway
Cór Fingal was set up by former members of Enchriadis Chamber Choir and Fingal Choral programme in order to continue and develop the tradition of choral music initiated by Dr Marion Doherty in 1988. Now, the choir is conducted by Eoin Conway and has since won various awards at different Choral Festivals.
In 2018, the singers brought home no less than two gold awards from the Mayo Choral Festival. The choir regularly organises social events and puts a big emphasis on being part of a vibrant community of adult singers who want to
The choir regularly organises social events and puts a big emphasis on being part of a vibrant community of adult singers, who want to challenge themselves musically.
The choir currently rehearses on Monday evenings in St. Andrew’s Church in Malahide.
Email: corfingal.info@gmail.
Website: www.corfingal.com
EMAIL:corfingal.info@gmail.com
WEBSITE:www.corfingal.com
Cór Geal
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Betty Fitzgerald
Cór Geal is a 4-part mixed choir of some 50 adults based in Whitechurch, Co. Cork.
It was founded in 2009 by its musical director Betty Fitzgerald (BMus, Dip CSM, ALCM). Its varied and uplifting repertoire includes Irish, sacred, popular, jazz, classical and contemporary music. Cór Geal has become renowned for its exciting and popular choral concert productions presented every two years. Over the last 10 years, Cór Geal has raised thousands for charity and has enjoyed much success in choral competition. Activities carried out in the choir include rehearsing, performing, travelling, and generally having a good time together. Cór Geal adds to the diversity and social inclusion of community life, provides musical education for members, and is happy to sing anywhere from the local church to the City Hall. Entry is by audition to assess voice type and music reading is not a requirement.
EMAIL: corgeal100@gmail.com
Cór Lae Nua
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Mr Nicholas McMurry
Cór Lae Nua is a female voice chamber choir based in Cork city under the musical direction of Mr. Nicholas McMurry. The choir was born in August 2016 when a group of friends came together to experience the challenges and pleasures of singing in a small choir.
Our inaugural performance took place in October 2016 at the Sacred Heart Church in Western Road, Cork, where we sang at the memorial service for infants and pregnancy loss.Since then, we have competed in Feis Maitiu and the Cork International Choral Festival and were awarded first place in both. We have also travelled to Sligo Choral Festival, AIMS New Ross and Limerick Choral Festivals and were awarded 2nd place in those festivals. We would be interested in collaboration with other choirs for future events and concerts. We hope to spread our wings further afield in the near future with a trip abroad.
EMAIL: corlaenuacork@gmail.com
Cór Linn (youth choir)
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Ciarán Kelly
Cór Linn is an auditioned mixed-voice choir for young singers aged 14-19, meeting weekly during term time in the National Concert Hall to learn and perform a wide variety of repertoire from classical to pop.
The choir was formed by RTÉ in August 2018 to give opportunities for teenage singers to move on from treble to four-part harmony singing (SATB). In January 2022 the choir transferred with the National Symphony Chorus and Cór na nÓg to become part of the NCH choral family.
Many current members were previously in Cór na nÓg and others sing with the Irish Youth Choir and school choirs. Concerts have included performances with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, New Music Dublin Festival 2019,2020 and 2022, Pipeworks Festival 2019 and a TV appearance on the Ray D’Arcy Show.
Rehearsal are highly focused, including sectionals and regular voice coaching, but there is great emphasis on the enjoyment of learning and performing too. Choral singing is all about teamwork, self-expression, fun and joy in the music and we are really excited to be continuing our musical journey together - it’s OUR choir!
For enquiries about joining, please contact Lesley – lesley.bishop@nch.ie 087 247 2993
Rehearsal Times: during term time - Saturday 11.30am-1.30pm plus concert dates as required
EMAIL:lesley.bishop@nch.ie
WEBSITE:https://nch.ie
Cór Mhaigh Eo
LOCATION:Mayo
CONDUCTOR:Dr Brian Lennon
Cór Mhaigh Eo was established in 1994. Under the direction of Dr Brian Lennon, the choir sings a wide repertoire of sacred and secular choral music ranging from the 16th century compositions of Byrd, Victoria and Monteverdi right through to contemporary composers such as Whitacre, Lauridsen and Dubra.
Beside a busy local schedule of performances at masses and concerts, the choir participates at International Choral Festivals with great success and also enjoys travelling and performing abroad, having visited Scotland, Latvia, Italy, Spain and Monaco. The choir was part of the 120-strong Peace Choir in the Concert For Peace, Knock 2016, part of The Armed Man performance at the NCH in February 2017 with the RTE Concert Orchestra and both performances of Messiah in Knock in 2017 and 2018. The choir travelled to Pesaro, home of Rossini, May 2018 where they gave a joint concert with local choir “Coro San Carlo”
EMAIL: pblennon@eircom.net
WEBSITE: https://cormhaigheo.com
Cór na dTreabh
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Peter Mannion
We are a new community choir which started in February 2022. We welcome all new members regardless of age (over 16), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We currently have 40 members. No auditions are required and new members are welcome to come along and try it out. Rehearsals take place at the school every Tuesday night with doors opening at 6.45pm where tea/coffee and snacks will be served, rehearsals commence at 7.15pm sharp and finish at 8.45pm. The cost is €7.00 per night with a €20.00 annual membership fee. We are a Not for Profit group. We support two local charities.
EMAIL:gerardfdarcy@gmail.com
Cór na nÓg (Childrens Choir)
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Mary Amond O'Brien
cór na nÓg was formed by RTÉ in 1985 for singers aged 9-14 and is one of Irelands leading treble SSA choirs (Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto).
Since moving from RTÉ to the National Concert Hall in February 2022 , with the National Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Chorus and Cór Linn youth choir, we are enjoying rehearsals in our new home and opportunities to take part in exciting projects and concerts.
We meet in the NCH twice a week during term time and perform regularly, with Christmas always being particularly busy! The choir has sung in hundreds of events, working with guest musicians of the highest calibre, appearing on RTÉ TV and Radio as well as performances with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
Our Team provides first-class choral tuition in a relaxed and happy atmosphere where young singers can develop both vocally and socially. The repertoire is varied with the best music from all genres. Many members continue their singing in Cór Linn youth choir and as adults, life-long friendships are formed and many have returned as Cór staff.
Singing is not just a hobby for us, it is a vital part of who we are, and as we head into our futures, we go confidently, knowing that we have been given, literally, Voices for Life.
If you would like to know more about joining us, please contact Lesley - lesley.bishop@nch.ie 087 247 2993
Rehearsal Times: during term time - Wednesday 5pm-6.30pm; Saturday 9
WEBSITE:https://nch.ie
Córde Chamber Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Kevin O’Sullivan
Córde are a friendly mixed-voiced choir that love performing old & contemporary choral music. We seek out people interested in singing great music to a high standard.
Dalkey Active Retirement Association Choir (DARA)
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Derek Verso
DARA choir was set up in 2011 and is open to all members of the Dalkey Active Retirement Association (DARA).
The choir, which has over 70 members, was formed to create a community of people who love to sing and enjoy the many health benefits associated with choral singing. There are no auditions.
Rehearsals are held in Dalkey on Wednesday afternoons, under the direction of Derek Verso, whose emphasis is on enjoyment and the love of singing. Members also get together informally for line practice.
The choir gives an annual summer concert in Dalkey and a Christmas concert to support a local charity. We also sing in a local care home, Dalkey library, a local church and have participated in Limerick Sings festival on two occasions.
Danu Young Women's Choir
LOCATION:Donegal
CONDUCTOR:Douglas Carnes
The purpose of Danu Young Women’s Choir is to provide a safe and open environment for young women to come and be themselves while experiencing personal growth, and deepening bonds with like-minded individuals through the medium of excellent choral singing and community outreach.
We strive to create an ensemble that provides entertainment and support for our local, national, and international communities.
EMAIL: doug.carnes@gmail.com
DARA clg choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Derek Verso
We are a SATB choir and meet on Wed afternoons under the direction of Derek Verso. Members often meet in each other's homes to enhance learning and build friendships. While socialization and a love of singing is important to us, we are eager to expand our repertoire as we work towards our main concerts: A charity Christmas concert, and a summer concert, both held in the local church. We have participated in the Limerick Sings International Choral Festival in 2013 and 2017 but have not been back since Covid struck. We also participate in the Big Sing.
EMAIL:maeve2018fox@outlook.com
Dingle New-Music Choir and Orchestra
LOCATION:Kerry
CONDUCTOR:Gábor Péli
The Dingle New-Music Choir and Orchestra was founded by its conductor, Gábor Péli (Bmus) in September 2014. The Dingle New-Music Choir and Orchestra strives to perform newly written and old repertoire of art music for mixed voiced choirs accompanied by the orchestra and strives to perform solo orchestra repertoire of art music.
It also seeks to preserve the local heritage of poetry, song and folklore involving the commission of local composers and artists with emphasis on the Irish language. It aims to promote, encourage and train its vocalists and musicians. Simultaneously it aims to foster a social interaction for its members who support its musical aims and objectives. The choir and the orchestra are committed to perform monthly in the local church at Saturday evening Vigil mass. The choir and orchestra will always be part of the community and will welcome all individuals without exclusion.
Choir practice is on Monday night at 6.15pm-8.30pm, Orchestra practice is on Wednesdays at 7.00pm-9.00pm in An Díseart, Green Street. Basic theory, music reading and rhythm classes are organized when requested or needed.
The Dingle New-Music Choir and Orchestra performs at least two major recitals usually in December and in April/May.
Diva Voces Female Voice Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Duncan Brickenden
For two hours weekly each Diva leaves behind her everyday life to join with her fellow Divas to celebrate the power and beauty of the female choral voice. We are Divas in that we aspire to the power and passion of the traditional Diva but we cultivate an atmosphere of friendliness and mutual support. We work hard while enjoying companionship and laughter. We sing in four part harmony and have developed an extensive repertoire and a very faithful following. Our repertoire ranges from classical and sacred music adapted for SSAA choirs to traditional Irish music, gospel, swing, folk and popular music.
Our Aims and Objectives
Diva Voces has a commitment whenever possible to supporting women artists and performers and to commissioning pieces from female composers for the choir. We are in the process of relaunching our policy of outreach to different voices and communities in Dublin.
Join Us!
We hold auditions twice yearly in September and January. We are always happy to welcome good singers to our choir. Sight reading is a definite bonus but not a prerequisite.
We do have a strong commitment to our standard of performance - so we require regular attendance at weekly rehearsal and a commitment to practice between rehearsals as well as a commitment to the tradition of friendliness and mutual support. If you are interested in joining the choir, please email us at divavoceschoir@gmail.com. We will give you a warm welcome!
EMAIL:divavoceschoir@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://divavoces.ie
Doire Calgach Singers
LOCATION:Derry
CONDUCTOR:Trevor Burnside
We are Doire Calgach Singers known locally as Calgach Singers formed in 1996. We sing a varied programme of 60's music with American Songbook, jazz, church music. Singing is very important to us all and through time we appreciate our Calgach Family and the support we all give each other. Plenty of craic to be had and we always welcome new members.
EMAIL:paddyquinn12@btinternet.com
WEBSITE:https://doirecalgachsingers.com
Dolce
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Deirdre Ní Chaomhánaigh
EMAIL:dolcesecretary@gmail.com
WEBSITE:www.dolce.ie
Dolcissimo
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Deirdre Ní Chaomhánaigh
Dolcissimo is a ten person vocal ensemble, initially founded in 2006 as a small ensemble of the larger choir, Dolce, under the musical direction of Deirdre Ní Chaomhánaigh. For four years, this a cappella group sang in various concerts, festivals and indoor and outdoor events in the greater Dublin area, as well as in the Sligo and Derry Choral Festivals. The group broke up in 2009 and reformed in September 2019 with three of the original group. They sing a mixture of secular and sacred music, and songs include ‘Moon River’, ‘Bring me Sunshine’, ‘Bring Him Home’, ‘Loch Lomond’, Taverner’s ‘The Lamb’ and Bruckner’s ‘Locus Iste’. Dolcissimo won the Chamber Choir Competition in New Ross in 2023 and were placed 2nd in the Scared Music Competiton.
EMAIL:cliffordcbrown@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://www.dolce.ie/dbpage.php?pg=links
Donegal Youth Choir
LOCATION:Donegal
CONDUCTOR:Sara Laughlin
The Donegal Youth Choir is an ensemble of young people aged between 12 - 18 who enjoy singing.
They continued to sing during the Covid lockdowns, creating online videos of songs such as Coldplay's 'Fix You' and dodie's 'Secret For The Mad'. Outings for the DYC have ranged from Electric Picnic to Lourdes.
EMAIL:martinmcginley@donegaletb.ie
WEBSITE:https://dmep.ie
Dordán
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Damien Kehoe
We rehearse every Monday night in the church at De La Salles college Waterford at 7pm till 9pm. Our MD is a young man named Damien Kehoe.
Our Repertoire includes Gregorian Plain Chant and Contemporary Chant, and also an eclectic mix of modern music and original arrangements.
EMAIL: eamonncoady@eircom.net
Douglas Harmonia Singers
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Anne Ralph
Douglas Harmonia Singers is a dynamic award winning choir, rehearsing Monday evenings 8 pm - 10 pm at the Ardfallen Centre, Douglas Road, Cork.
Douglas Harmonia Singers is a dynamic award winning choir, most recently taking first place in Feis Maitiu Chamber Choir’s Competition 2023.
DHS is a three part female upper voice choir who sing a varied repertoire including jazz, folk, classical and popular music. Their conductor, Anne Ralph, is a lecturer at the MTU Cork School of Music with an active choral background as conductor, singer and accompanist. They participate in competitions, concerts, social nights and charity events throughout the year.
Rehearsals are on Monday evenings 8 pm - 10 pm at the Ardfallen Centre, Douglas Road, Cork.
Drimoleague Community Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Susan McManamon
Drimoleague Community Choir was founded in 2018 as an initiative of the Drimoleague Singing Festival. The choir is open to all and encourages participation in singing, friendship and fun with no previous experience necessary. The choir meets weekly under the direction of Susan McManamon and sings a variety of pop, folk, spirituals, classical and Irish traditional songs. The sharing of the joy of song is at the core of all they do. The choir aims provide a year round means of nurturing the towns singing culture and is seen by its members as an important social outlet as well as being an interesting and creative collaborative activity. Drimoleague Community Choir has performed in a number of concerts in its home village, raised money for charity singing Christmas carols, performed as a pop-up choir during the Singing Festival and performed with Jack O’Rourke (2019), Jessie Lloyd (2023) and Jack L (2023).
Drogheda Boys’ Choir
LOCATION:Louth
CONDUCTOR:Sharon Gaynor
Drogheda Male Voice Choir formed Drogheda Boys Choir in September 2017 with Sharon Gaynor (Voice of Ireland) as musical director. The initiative to form the choir revived a long tradition of choirs for junior boys in Drogheda after a lapse of nearly fifty years.
It is hoped that the effort will help to sustain male choral singing in the town into the future. Drogheda Boys Choir is a community choir with its members drawn from about fifteen schools in the Drogheda area. Ages of the boys range from eight to fourteen years. The choir has a wide repertoire of songs. The choir staged its debut concert in November 2019 and launched a Christmas CD with proceeds in aid of a local charity.
EMAIL: dbchoirsec@gmail.com
Drumshanbo Vocational School Choir
LOCATION:Leitrim
CONDUCTOR:Lorraine McLoughlin
New school choir
EMAIL:lorrainemcloughlin@msletb.ie
Dublin Airport Singers
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Morgan Crowley
Dublin Airport Singers is a long-established North Dublin choir based in Seafield Road W, Clontarf. The choir has a diverse repertoire encompassing sacred, secular, ancient and modern music from many countries and cultures.
WEBSITE:https://dublinairportsingers.com/
Dublin City Choral Union
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Duncan Brickenden
Dublin City Choral Union was founded in June 2018 under the artistic direction of Duncan Brickenden.
With over 90 members, the choir prides itself on it's symphonic sound and energy performing repertoire which ranges from sacred motets to large scale oratorio, gospel, and beyond. Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays from 19:00 to 21:30 in Molesworth Place, Dublin 2.
EMAIL:dublincitychoralunion@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://dublincitychoral.com
Dublin Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Orla Gargan
Originally formed in 1996 the Dublin Gospel Choir have come together to share their music with an uplifting energy and positive message. They have since become Ireland’s premier expression of gospel music. Performances by the Dublin Gospel Choir include music festivals at home and abroad, corporate events, studio recordings, theatre concerts, weddings and collaborations with a host of musical artists including John Legend, Rod Stewart, Duran Duran, Outkast, Kodaline and Ennio Morricone to name but a few. Their annual slot at Ireland’s internationally-acclaimed boutique festival Electric Picnic is now legendary. Dublin Gospel Choir are a group of performers with a shared passion for music and song. Versatile and vibrant they always aim to inspire and energise audiences from all walks of life with their music.
EMAIL:orla@dublingospelchoir.com
WEBSITE:https://dublingospelchoir.com
Dublin Youth Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Dr Lynsey Callaghan
Since the beginning of Dublin Youth Choir in January 2017, DYC has grown to be a family of choirs: four Junior Choirs, Training Choirs, Cambiata Choir, Youth Choir, Chamber Choir, and DYC Singers.
Dublin Youth Chamber Choir also constitutes one half of the Cross Border Youth Choir, joining with the Belfast Philharmonic Youth and Chamber Choirs for various events and projects, including coaching from the BBC Singers and a performance in the Royal Albert Hall. Among many other successes at competitions in Ireland and abroad, Dublin Youth Choir was named Ireland’s Choir of the Year 2022 at the Cork International Choral Festival and Youth Choir Champions at the European Choir Games in Sweden in 2019.
EMAIL:dublinyouthchoir@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://dublinyouthchoir.com
Duhallow Choral Society
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Ms Sharon Reidy
Duhallow Choral Society founded in 1996, The key to our success over the years has been a high level of dedication, training and commitment by each member thus enabling the choir to achieve a high standard of excellence while maintaining spirit vision and enjoyment.
For people living in the heart of rural Ireland the choir offers opportunity to explore and challenge they’re many cultural talents and abilities. We have always engaged the finest musical director’s and accompanists, and support artists. with over an seventy strong membership. The choir have performed for distinguished dignitary’s in many prestigious venues, travelling regionally, nationally, and internationally, Belgium , New York, Rome ,Germany Poland, Wales, Chicago. Over the years the group have contributed to raising over 400 hundred thousand euro for charities and causes, New members are most welcome with a preference to join September and January The choir are most grateful for the grant aid of IRD Duhallow, Cork Co Council , local business.
Dulciana Vocal Ensemble
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Judith Lyons
Founded in January 2015 by Eoghan Desmond and Judith Lyons, Dulciana is a chamber choir committed to performing the very best in music for upper voices from across the ages.
Since its very inception, part of Dulciana’s mission has been the promotion of music by female composers, both those neglected by history, and those currently making history. This first manifested itself in the form of a concert consisting entirely of music by female composers – five pieces written for Dulciana by composers based in Dublin, alongside music by Rebecca Clarke and Imogen Holst. The following year, on International Women’s Day, they launched a call for scores for music by emerging female composers and received over 80 scores from across the globe. Highlighting the many talented musicians within the group, their most recent concert featured a programme consisting entirely of works composed or arranged by members of the ensemble.
They are also firm supporters of contemporary Irish composers, and alongside many pieces by female Irish composers, they have premiered works by Seán Doherty, Jonathan Nangle, and Eoghan Desmond. Further recent performances and accolades include collaborations with multi-instrumentalist and composer Dowry, percussionist Maeve
O'Hara, guest performances at Kaleidoscope Night and the Pipeworks Festival, and First Prize in the Upper Equal Voice Category at the Derry International Choral Festival 2019.
Dun Laoghaire Choral Society
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:John Doyle
Dun Laoghaire Choral Society is a choir of 85 amateur singers, based in the Dun Laoghaire area. We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7.30 until 10.00pm at the Quaker Meeting House in Monkstown.
Our Music Director is John Doyle and our wide and varied repertoire ranges from medieval to 21st century choral music. Over the past 30 years we have performed in all the major Dublin venues with some of Ireland's leading orchestras. Our aim is to perform regular concerts of varied musical genres and to share our love of choral singing with our audiences. We are always working on something new and exciting. Auditions are held in September and we hold an open night in May each year, for aspiring members to come along and see if they like it!
EMAIL: mail@dlcs.ie
WEBSITE:https://dlcs.ie
Dunshaughlin Choral Society
LOCATION:Meath
CONDUCTOR:Grace Bergin
Dunshaughlin Choral Society was formed in 1975 by Roisin De Blacam and Marie Naughton. It has a membership of approximately 50 singers. Our Musical Director is Grace Bergin.
Bringing live music to the village of Dunshaughlin was the main aim of the Society and its whole ethos was, and is, about local involvement and development.
In the early years, we staged Musicals including “Oklahoma!”, ” Calamity Jane”, “South Pacific”, “Viva Mexico”, “Oliver”, “The Sound of Music” and “Singing in the Rain”. In recent years, we have competed at choral festivals in New Ross, Sligo, Cork and Navan.
We have sung in the National Concert Hall for President Mary Robinson, in “3,000 Voices in Concert” in Lansdowne Road under the baton of Gearoid Grant and again with him in “Voices of the World” in Rome. We were honoured by the presence of President Mary McAleese at our thirtieth anniversary concert.
Guest artistes who have participated in our concerts included Bernadette Greevy, Louis Browne, The Garda Band, Ronan Tynan, Paddy Cole, Kenneth Rice, Honor Heffernan, Joanna (of Tequila Sunrise fame) and Eurovision winner Paul Harrington.
WEBSITE:https://dunshaughlinchoral.com
East Cork Choral Society
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Colin Nicholls
East Cork Choral Society, founded in 1979, has stayed true to its original intention of singing mainly Oratorio, using young soloists and orchestra. They have performed all the major oratorios, and some less familiar, at least two a year. In addition they have raised a substantial amount for various charities.
Members come from Cork City and the East Cork area to Midleton every Thursday in term time 8 – 10.00p.m. New members are always welcome, there are no auditions, and line tapes are used to help the learning process. The conductor, Colin Nicholls, has been with the choir since 1981 and he ensures that the practices are fun and the concerts of the highest standard.
EMAIL:nicholls8@hotmail.com
WEBSITE:https://eastcorkchoralsociety.com
Eden Chorale
LOCATION:Offaly
CONDUCTOR:Ciara O'Connor
Eden Chorale is a community-based mixed-voice choir. The choir rehearses once a week from September through to May.
Our repertoire is varied and includes classical, sacred, popular and traditional. We take part in fundraising events, revues and cultural activities in the locality. We took part in Culture Night in September. Currently, we are preparing for our Christmas concerts.
New members are always welcome.
EMAIL:mary.hickey1996@gmail.com
Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Catherine Power
Edmund Rice Choral and Musical Society is an all-female choir based in Waterford City singing for the entertainment of others and the enjoyment of themselves.
Through regular performances, sharing music with other groups and frequent social outings for members, ERCMS strives to promote the enjoyment of music for all. Rehearsals take place every Thursday from 7.45-9.45 pm in the Chapel of the Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre, Barrack Street, Waterford. For further information on ERCMS, please contact 087 9647231
EMAIL: info@ercms.ie
WEBSITE:https://ercms.ie
Enchiriadis Treis Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Cathal Clinch
Enchiriadis Treis is a mixed adult choir of about 120 voices, based in Malahide. Founded by Dr. Marion Doherty Hayden in 1994, we are united by our love of choral music and by a desire to perform it at the highest possible leve in recent years we have performed in most of the major Dublin venues plus in our local areas.
We perform Handel's Messiah annually in St. Anne's Church, Portmarnock , on the last Sunday in November. We have participated in many Choral Workshops and performances in Europe, including Portugal, Slovenia, Poland, Austria, Italy and England. It is such a privilege to sing in these countries. Our motto is “Excellence Through Performance”. We aim to improve with every successive performance and we see ourselves as being on an unending musical journey of continuous learning and improvement. In December each year we sing our Christmas Carols for a charity.
EMAIL:ench3secretary@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://ench3.com
Encore Voices
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:John Doyle
Encore Voices is a mixed voice choir of 50+ singers. Founded in 2015 the choir is based in Ranelagh, Dublin.
Weekly rehearsals are held in Centenary Hall, Leeson Park, Ranelagh on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. New members are always welcome. Sight reading is an advantage but not a requirement.
Under the guidance of Musical Director, John Doyle, the choir presents at least 2 concerts each year which frequently include accomplished soloists and instrumental accompaniment.
The Choir has performed in The National Concert Hall, Dublin; Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh; Church of St Therese, Mount Merrion; The Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire; Saint Bartholomew's Church, Clyde Road and St Stephen's Church (Pepper Canister), Mount Street Lower.
Encore Voices have also had the wonderful experience of performing with world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli at the 3Arena Dublin on 3 occasions including his recent concert in Sept 22.
EMAIL: choirev@yahoo.com
WEBSITE:https://encorevoices.ie
Enniscorthy Choral Society
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Donagh Wylde
Enniscorthy Choral Society is a community-based choir that was formed in 1993 by Donagh Wylde who continues to direct us.
We are a mixed voice choir (SATB) who perform in local venues of all denominations. We have competed since our formation, our last outing being to Sligo International Music Festival. We have sung abroad in Prague, Vienna and Wales on numerous occasions. There are about 40 members and we practice every Monday night at 8.00 in Colaiste Brid in Enniscorthy. New members are always welcome subject to Audition.
EMAIL: secretary@enniscorthychoralsociety.com
WEBSITE:https://enniscorthychoralsociety.com
Enniscorthy Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Anita Mahon
EGC is a vibrant group of singers dedicated to providing a broad range of gospel music to a diverse audience. Established in2005 our members are united by faith,fun and friendship,enjoy weekly meetings for relaxed yet musically interesting rehearsals during the academic year. Membership is open to all over 18 years of age.There is no audition process however we would ask any potential members to be able to sing back a note. We rehearse in the Wexford Farmers club every Wednesday so do come along if wish to give Gospel singing a go.
EMAIL:eilishnolan57@gmail.com
Every Voice Choir
LOCATION:Kildare
CONDUCTOR:Anne Lynn
Every Voice Choir is a group where everyone is welcomed - no audition. We cover a wide genre of music and the focus is on member enjoyment.
Whilst we cover a programme of songs to help improve our harmonies and vocal technique, we also give people a chance to sing their favourite song at the end of the practice. As its a community-based choir we leave space for chatting at the beginning and sometimes during the choir session so that people connect with one another.
EMAIL:alynn@iventure.ie
Feis Ceoil Association
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Laura Gilsenan, CEO
Set up in 1896, Feis Ceoil Association promotes excellence in the learning and performance of music across all ages, levels, and disciplines.
We run an annual festival before Easter each year in Dublin which comprises almost 200 competitions, attracting over 5,000 participants from all over the island of Ireland. We also run non-competitive events and concerts throughout the rest of the year.
Adult choir competitions at Feis Ceoil comprise: classical repertoire, gospel, jazz, madrigal singing, Irish language/traditional, sacred music, and music from the musicals.
Feis Ceoil occupies a unique position in Irish life, providing a forum of professional benchmarking, constructive criticism, and general encouragement to all who participate.
EMAIL: andy@feisceoil.ie
WEBSITE:https://feisceoil.ie
Fermoy International Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Lisa Dunphy
Fermoy International Choir was founded in 2019 to encourage those from other countries to come join with local people and sing together. A strong emphasis on integration, forming friendships and fun through the medium of song.
EMAIL: lisa@onetownonevoice.ie
WEBSITE:https://onetownonevoice.ie
Fingal Chamber Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:David Maxwell
Fingal Chamber Choir was founded in September 2006 by director David Maxwell. Our repertoire is extensive and varied, ranging from mediaeval to contemporary music, classical sacred repertoire, and lighter arrangements.
True to our name, we are committed to giving concerts in venues in our native Fingal, but also perform all over Dublin and throughout Ireland, and have contribute to many TV church services on RTE . Every few years we undertake a concert tour outside of Ireland - in June 2015 we were invited to Bobbio, Italy, while 2013 saw us travel to Carcassonne in the south of France, and 2011 brought us to Trondheim, Norway. FCC rehearses on Tuesday night in Skerries from 7:30 to 9:30pm. New members are always welcome. No audition, but sight-singing is essential.
EMAIL:dmaxdub@gmail.com
Fingal Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:David Flood
Fingal Gospel Choir are a community choir based in North County Dublin. Founded in March 2012, the choir rapidly expanded from a small group of friends singing for fun to an award-winning gospel choir.
In just over 18 months, the choir entered their first ever choral competition and were awarded the First Place trophy in the SATB Competition at Sligo International Choral Festival 2013. A year later, they were awarded Second Place in the Mixed Voices competition at Navan Choral Festival, second place at Sligo Choral Festival, and third place in Cork International Choral Festival, 3 times in a row.
The choir performs regularly at church masses and for charitable organizations, helping to give back to the community. FGC are all about community spirit, cooperation, and teamwork, and enjoying the opportunities given. Their mission is to spread joy and happiness through singing and performing for the people - by the people.
Flourishing Voices
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Lorraine Florish
Village Community Choir
Forte Women’s Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Serena Standley
Forte Women’s Choir are Conducted by our award-winning Musical Director, Serena Standley, with our incredible Accompanist Joseph Norton, Forte Choir are a fun group of women of all ages, singing everything from pop, musical theatre, and rock to Disney classics and everything in between! No previous experience is necessary, as teach tracks are provided for all songs so you can learn by ear if you don’t read music! Choirs are an incredible opportunity for everyone to explore their voices, be a part of a great group of women, make beautiful music, and have a good laugh on a Tuesday evening! Forte enjoy our weekly rehearsals and perform at competitions and concerts/sing outs throughout the academic year. We are seeking all voice parts, so please don’t be shy! Send us a message and let’s get you singing! All ages and abilities welcomed, minimum age 15. ❤️ We rehearse on Tuesdays 8:15-9:45pm in the Ardfallen Centre, Douglas, Cork. 😃 Join a choir, and take some time each week just for you!
Frascati Singers
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Julie Shanley
Frascati Singers were founded in 2001 and we are a mixed voice, community choir with a membership of 30-35 based in Blackrock Co. Dublin. We sing a wide range of modern, sacred and choral music
While our main event each year is our annual Christmas Concert, we also support local Community events & have participated in choral competitions.
We rehearse on Wednesday nights from 8-10pm.
EMAIL: frascatichoir@gmail.com
Galway Sing Circle
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Ebanie Powell
EMAIL: ebanie.powell@gmail.com
Galway Sings
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Peter Mannion
GSP are an all female choir based in Galway City. A non-auditioned choir, this group prides itself on creating a fun and vibrant atmosphere for its members allowing singers of all ages & abilities.
Garda Ladies Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Rodney Baldwin
The Garda Ladies Choir is an upbeat, lively and audience-focused music ensemble which brings together female staff members of An Garda Síochána, family members and friends of the organisation.
Founded in 1986, it has an extensive repertoire including favourites from musicals, popular standards and contemporary classics. Its Musical Director is Rodney Baldwin, who is a harpsichordist, repetiteur and teacher of great renown. Its accompanist is Mairead Reidy, a Licentiate of the Leinster School of Music and a former Musical Director of the West County Musical Society.
EMAIL:gardaladieschoir@outlook.ie
Gathered Voices
LOCATION:Tyrone
CONDUCTOR:Mairéad Duffy
Gathered Voices was established in 2019 as a community choir to bring together people through the power of music and song.
Our Choir is a fantastic creative outlet and a great social activity, bringing together a diverse cross-section of the local community from across Mid Ulster. As well as a great social and creative activity, the positive impact of choir singing on mental and emotional wellbeing is well evidenced and fundamental to what we do. To get involved you don’t need to be able to read music or have any previous choral experience. Through the support and guidance of our experienced director, and your fellow singers, you will quickly develop skills and begin to experience the joy of singing together.
Gorey Children’s Choir
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Orla Kirwan
Gorey Children’s Choir - founded March 2023 by Orla Kirwan and Laura Molloy
EMAIL:orlakirwan01@gmail.com
Gorey Choral Group
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Eithne Corrigan
Gorey Choral Group is a mixed choral group which has been singing together for over 40 years.
Founded in 1977 by a group of friends who all shared a common love of performing and singing a varied genre of music from light popular to jazz and sacred music.
The choir now boasts 38 members who, in recent times, are privileged to sing under the musical direction of Mrs Eithne Corrigan who tirelessly and patiently gets the best out of the voices of each choir member. Under her direction the group has performed to packed houses for their annual Christmas Concert, given successful charity performances, are regular contributors to Christmas Day Mass and she has led the group to success in a variety of choral competitions with the choir achieving first place many times in the Light Jazz & Popular Music sections at both the Arklow Music Festival and Cork International Choral Festival.
EMAIL: goreychoralgroup@gmail.com
Gracenotes
LOCATION:Mayo
CONDUCTOR:Laura Brogan
GRACENOTES is a female choir established in 1999 and is based in Ballyhaunis, Mayo with over 30 singers drawn from the locality and surrounding counties.
Rehearsals take place every Thursday 8-10pm. The choir performs a varied repertoire, mostly a cappella, ranging from early music to contemporary pieces, including a selection of spirituals and folk music. The choir has won numerous awards at festivals in Cork, Derry, Mayo, Limerick, Navan and Sligo, and also takes part in concerts for various charities. The group also really enjoys touring abroad and has performed in Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, Spain, Poland, France and most recently in England. New members are always welcome, especially at start of term in September or January, just contact us if interested! The choir is conducted by Laura Brogan, one of the founding members.
EMAIL:brogan.laura@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://gracenoteschoir.com
Greystones Children's Choir
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:James Bingham
Greystones Children's Choir is a new choir running in Greystones on Saturday mornings. Run by local musicians James Bingham and Aoife O'Connell.
EMAIL:greystoneschildrenschoir@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://greystoneschildrenschoir.com
Guinness Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Ciarán Kelly
The Guinness Choir has been at the centre of Irish choral culture since its foundation in 1951. We are a self-funded, mixed voice choir of 100+ members based in Dublin.
Our music
director is Ciarán Kelly and we perform major works from the classical and contemporary repertoire in venues such as the National Concert Hall (NCH), St Patrick’s Cathedral and around the country. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 7.45pm to 10.00pm, in Holy Trinity Church, Rathmines.
The Guinness Choir was established in 1951 by Victor Leeson who worked in the Guinness Brewery in Dublin. It is one of Dublin’s earliest ‘works’ choirs. Our Music Director is Ciarán Kelly. Ciarán took over the baton from David Milne in September 2022 after David’s 31 years at the helm. Recent wonderful performances include Bach’s mighty Mass in B Minor at the NCH in April 2018. And in May 2019, again at the NCH, we enjoyed a performance of Bach’s Easter and Ascension Oratorios, to great acclaim. Unfortunately, due to the covid pandemic, we had to abandon plans for our 70th anniversary celebrations in 2021/22, but we are already planning ahead towards our 75th!
Guest artists at recent Christmas Concerts have included Paul Brady, Eleanor McEvoy, Kathleen Turner and Mary Coughlan.
2023 concerts include Mozart’s Requiem and his Mass in C Minor in April followed by Vivaldi Gloria in June 2023. Details at www.guinnesschoir.org
The choir is self-funding, with additional support from our sponsor DPS Engineering together with our Friends and Patrons.
Rehearsals: every Tuesday from 7.45pm to 10.00pm at the Holy Trinity Church, Rathmines. For more info, please visit our website or email Olwen, Choir Secretary (details below)
EMAIL:guinnesschoir@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://guinnesschoir.org
Harmony Bro
LOCATION:Clare
CONDUCTOR:Michael Hennessy
A Cappella Mens' Choir
EMAIL: mikemhennessy62@gmail.com
Harmony Children's Choir
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Holly Santillo
As its name suggests, this choir strives to promote harmony through learning and performing choral music. Using solfege, rhythmic syllables, and kinesthetics as teaching tools, it provides an excellent foundation in music, all through the joy of singing together. Holly Santillo has directed choirs in the United States and the Dominican Republic. She is thrilled to be sharing her love of the choral arts with the children in her new home.
EMAIL:harmonychildrenschoirdungarvan@gmail.com
WEBSITE:http://harmonychildrenschoir.ie/
Harmony Federation
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Linda Corcoran
Harmony Federation is a 30-strong male ‘a cappella’ group singing in the Barbershop style, founded at the Irish Association of Barbershop Singers (IABS) Convention in 2011, to become Ireland’s National Men’s Barbershop Chorus. We meet once a month in Dublin and draw our members from all over Ireland, most of whom also sing with other groups – mixed voice, male voice, musical societies, etc. Our Director since 2015 is the award-winning Linda Corcoran who brings a wealth of experience, boundless energy and a deep and genuine passion for close harmony singing and we are going from strength to strength under her direction.
EMAIL:jim.ryan@circa.ie
WEBSITE:https://harmonyfederation.com
Hill Harmonics Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Rachel O Brien
A mixed choir who love to sing and perform on a regular basis. This choir practices on Tuesday evening from 7.30-9.00
EMAIL:rachel.sonatinamusicacademy@gmail.com
IGNITE GOSPEL CHOIR GALWAY
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:KEARA SHEERAN
If you are interested in joining The IGNITE Gospel Choir, please get in touch.
EMAIL:ignitegospelchoirgalway@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://ignitegospelchoir.org/
Il Coro Italiano di Dublino
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Frank C. O’Donnell
Il Coro Italiano di Dublino, founded by Dr. Rosa Maria Chicco- Ferraro, performs mainly Italian music. Originally, the choir was drawn, for the most part, from adult students of Italian language and literature in Dublin.
Now, we welcome all those interested in singing Italian music.
Our repertoire includes opera choruses, sacred music, and folk music, mainly Italian.
The choir rehearses every Saturday morning from 10.30 am until 12.45 pm at Leinster Cricket Club in Rathmines in Dublin 6.
Our Musical Director is Frank C. O’Donnell.
New members are welcome.
An ability to sight-read is an advantage but not a requirement.
EMAIL: ilcoroitalianodidublino@gmail.com
In Caelo
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CONDUCTOR:Elspeth Hayes & Peter Nolan
In Caelo is a chamber choir from Inistioge, County Kilkenny, formed in 2006 by Peter Nolan from members of the local parish choir who wanted to expand their repertoire. The strong tradition of singing and music in Inistioge dates back to pre-famine times when the village boasted a Brass and Reed band. The choir currently has twelve members, who are mostly from the Inistioge area but with a few from further afield. “Our repertoire is both spiritual and secular and ranges from Palestrina, Tallis, Mozart and Handel to John Rutter and Arvo Pärt, including traditional spirituals and popular songs. We sing for the enjoyment of singing but also enjoy stretching ourselves with new repertoire. The group has been successful over the years at a number of music festivals and competitions and have appeared on RTE Radio. They regularly sing in concerts in Kilkenny, Wexford, Tipperary and further afield.
EMAIL: elspethhayes@gmail.com
Indie Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Voiceworks Studio
EMAIL:info@voiceworksstudio.ie
Inishowen Singing Mamas
LOCATION:Donegal
CONDUCTOR:Clare McCarroll
Inishowen Singing Mamas is for all women at any age and life stage, confident singers, shy singers, car karaoke champions and shower divas - you are all welcome. Babies and children are also welcome. I have been part of singing mamas since 2018 when I lived in Liverpool and started my own group in Carndonagh in 2023. We ALWAYS make time for a cuppa and cake!!
EMAIL:inishowen.singingmamas@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://singingmamas.org/clare-mcCarroll-leader-profile
Insieme
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Ronan Smith
Insieme (Italian for Together) sings SATB Acappella songs. Our repertoire to date has been ethereal style music (e.g. Lullabye by Joel, O Magnum Mysterium by Lauridsen) and we are expanding the repertoire to include livelier/popular songs. The full choir has 20 members, five in each line. We rehearse every second Thursday in Donnybrook Church. For the second year running we recently featured in a choral concert in Halle, Germany, the birthplace of Handel. Many of the choir are also in other choirs. We are looking for more Altos, Tenors and Bases to join us. Some ability to read music would be helpful. There is no audition but you will know yourself if it works for you when you join.
EMAIL:ajmckeon2@gmail.com
Insieme (Italian for Together)
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Ronan Smith
At full complement we are twenty strong, and rehearse every second Thursday in Donnybrook. We are looking for Sopranos, Tenors, Altos and Basses to join us. The songs on which we will focus this year are:
•Abendlied
•Lullabye
•Mo Ghille Mear
•Eleanor Rigby
•The Wellerman
•Rocky Road
•Happy Together
•Cent Mille Chansons
•If Ye Love Me
If you are interested please contact our Musical Director, Ronan Smith, at rbsmitht2@gmail.com or 086 385 2560.
EMAIL:rbsmitht2@gmail.com
International Harmony
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Valerie Werner
International Harmony was formerly the IWCD (International Women’s Club Dublin) choir, founded by IWCD members in the mid 1980’s. Though no longer part of the IWCD, it retains its international membership and focus.
We are an A-Capella women’s choir, rehearsing once a week on Monday mornings during school terms. Our emphasis is on having fun and developing friendships between women of different cultural backgrounds through music-making. However, we are always endeavouring to raise the standard at the same time. The repertoire is varied, going through classical and popular, and at a choral level from moderate to challenging.
We have taken part in competitions (winning 1st prize in 2005 in the Madrigal competition at the Arklow Music Festival), but mainly we work on producing one or two concerts a year in aid of a chosen charity.
Valerie Werner has been our conductor since 1999. Over 70 women from 20 different nationalities have sung in the choir over the years.
EMAIL:maharryeidt@icloud.com
Java
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Douglas Kelly
EMAIL:javaladies@gmail.com
Java Ladies’ Chorus
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Douglas Kelly
Java Ladies’ Chorus are an A Capella chorus who have been singing together for almost 15 years!
The Ladies originated as a barbershop chorus. In recent years, the group have expanded their repertoire to other genres of music ranging from pop to musical theatre and Jazz! Java Ladies’ Chorus have won the top prize in the Adult Chorus Competition at Feis Maitiu Corcaigh in both 2017 and 2020 with arrangements of modern A Capella music.
Under the directorship of Douglas Kelly we rehearse Thursday evenings in Carrigaline from 7.30-9pm. We are always ready to welcome new members. Please get in touch if you are interested in singing modern arrangements of A Capella music with an amazing group of women!
EMAIL: javaladies@gmail.com
Jim Walsh
LOCATION:Meath
CONDUCTOR:Jim Walsh
I have been involved in various roles as a church musician for over 50 years. Currently I am MD and organist for Laytown church choir and MD of Meath Diocesan choir.
EMAIL: jimwalsh6@gmail.com
Joan Dempsey
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:
I am a vocal and instrumental Music Generation Tutor working in 5 schools in Wicklow. I sing with the RTE Philharmonic Choir. I am also very interested in the field of singing workshops for adults.
EMAIL: joandempsey042@gmail.com
Just Sing!
LOCATION:Longford
CONDUCTOR:Mihaela Adžić/Joanna Pearman
Just Sing! is a no-commitment choir where we encourage people to come along and Just Sing! No musical knowledge or experience required - just enthusiasm. Just Sing Junior choir starting September for ages 7-17 years. New members for both choirs always welcome.
EMAIL: pitchandpulse@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://pitchandpulse.ie
Kenmare Chamber Choir
LOCATION:Kerry
CONDUCTOR:Godfrey Offord
Kenmare (formerly Neidín) Chamber Choir, founded in 2008, is a hybrid chamber/community choir of some 20+ people of various different nationalities and a wide range of musical backgrounds and levels of expertise.
There is no audition to join and it is not a requirement to read music (several members don't). Its repertoire, in the classical idiom, consists of unaccompanied SATB songs from early 16th century to the present day. It meets once a week on Tuesday evenings between September and June and performs periodically in Kenmare and nearby towns. Within the limits of maintaining a balance between the parts, the choir welcomes new singers; at present (2020) it would benefit especially from sopranos and tenors with good sight-reading ability. Its main aims are to achieve a good and satisfying standard of music-making and to have fun.
EMAIL: godfrey.offord@zohomail.eu
Kerry Choral Union
LOCATION:Kerry
CONDUCTOR:Sharon Reidy
EMAIL:kchoralunion@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://kcu.ie
Kerry Simone Anderson
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:
I am a vocal coach, professional singer and director of this small regional school. We run a musical theatre course with 30 students.
EMAIL:kerry_simone@yahoo.com.au
WEBSITE:https://wicklowmusicdrama.ie
Killaloe Male Voice Choir
LOCATION:Clare
CONDUCTOR:Anne Cullen
The Killaloe Male Voice Choir was formed in January 2015 under the Musical Directorship of Ms. Anne Cullen. The choir has 30 members and its expanding repertoire draws on classical and contemporary pieces in four parts including musical standards and popular world favourites.
In recent years, the choir has performed regularly at venues including St. Mary’s Cathedral Limerick and St. Flannan's Cathedral, Killaloe, Co. Clare. During the pandemic the choir remained active, meeting and rehearsing remotely using Jamulus collaboration software, culminating in the online recording of the popular sea shanty 'I'm Bound Away'. In 2022 the choir made a welcomed post-COVID return to performing at the Limerick Sings International Choral Festival. It performed in St. Marys Cathedral Limerick as part of Mental Health Week, and St. Flannans Cathedral, Killaloe. In June 2023, it will perform at the renowned Killaloe Music Festival. Members come from a wide variety of occupations, backgrounds, and musical experiences.
EMAIL: alan@cels.ie
Kingswood Community Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Pauline Dalton
Since our formation we have been involved in numerous events and projects, we have also moved out into the Community bringing the joy of group singing to Shopping Centres and Nursing Homes. This has brought enormous joy to our members.
There are two rules in the Choir. 1) Everybody is welcome 2) Nobody needs to audition. If you want to sing, then we will find a place for you.
LA'IR
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Rasa Stonkus
We are Latvian choir in Ireland, and have been singing together for a few years.
Mostly we sing in Latvian and English, always happy to sing at different events.
EMAIL: korislair@gmail.com
Lady Desart Choir
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CONDUCTOR:Gillian Coulter
The Lady Desart Choir was formed in 2017 and is a SATB contemporary community choir with 80 members ranging in age from 20 to 82 years! We love to sing and share our love of music with others through regular public performances. We strive to achieve a high standard and pride ourselves on our team spirit.
EMAIL: theladydesartchoir@gmail.com
Let's Sing
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Mairead Cassidy
Let's Sing is an all-female group of retired teachers and friends who come together every Tuesday evening to sing.
Our repertoire includes Irish, Folk, American, and Religious music, as well as carols and songs in the Irish Language.
We have performed at local Carol services, in nursing homes, and in libraries.
EMAIL:cassidymn@eircom.net
Limerick Choral Union
LOCATION:Limerick
CONDUCTOR:Malcolm Green
EMAIL:limerick.choral.union@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://www.thelcu.com
Limerick Sings International Choral Festival
LOCATION:Limerick
CONDUCTOR:Sinead Hope
Limerick Sings is a non-competitive choral festival, bringing choirs from varying cultural backgrounds and singing traditions together for several days of performing, sightseeing and socialising. Activities include concerts, workshops, Festival Clubs, Choral Trails around the City and County, and Outdoor Chorus in a popular tourist attraction. The Festival promotes Limerick and the wider region to national and international visitors as a tourist and cultural destination. Limerick Sings also provides first-class cultural experiences to local audiences, who can engage with the Festival by attending concerts, or participating in workshops, Outdoor Chorus, and other events.
EMAIL: information@limericksings.com
WEBSITE:https://limericksings.com
Lismore Choir
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:John Casey
We are a friendly SATB mixed choir of all ages about 30-35 strong.
We present two major concerts annually; our Christmas celebration at Lismore Castle every December for 3 nights and a Spring concert often in Lismore Cathedral, as well as performing at various community functions locally. We occasionally join with other choirs for performances and we have also entertained choirs from abroad and then travelling to return the visit. We also participate in choral festivals.
EMAIL:potterdeirdre0@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://lismorechoir.net
Local Vocals
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Joe Leake
We are a small group of like minded individuals who love to sing. We meet once a week and under Joe's direction we actually manage to sound pretty good.
EMAIL: Joany_walsh@hotmail.com
Local Vocals Clondalkin
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Edel Nolan
Local Vocals is a seniors choir based in Clondalkin. We perform in Nursing homes and at local events.
We are a very lively bunch. Practice is on from 7.30 to 9pm every Monday in a location in Clondalkin
EMAIL: edelrob@gmail.com
Local Vocals Sing for Fun
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Stefani Howlett
Local Vocals Sing for Fun meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm in the Loughlinstown Community Rooms to just sing! We are a non judgemental group, we sing for fun and make new friends along the way. You don't need to be a professional you just need to love singing! We sing with karaoke tracks or acapella where ever the mood takes us!
EMAIL:stefhowlett@hotmail.com
Loreto Secondary School Kilkenny
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CONDUCTOR:Rachel Leydon / Lorraine Maher
EMAIL:r.leydon@loretokk.ie
Louisburgh Voices
LOCATION:Mayo
CONDUCTOR:Dr Pauline Graham
Louisburgh Voices is a mixed-voice adult choir, rehearsing weekly in Louisburgh Hall. The choir sing a wide range of music, has performed in Ballintubber Abbey, taken part in the Mayo International Choral Festival, and presented Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas' in Louisburgh.
Lusk Community Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Annalisa Monticelli
Our choir is based in Lusk and is made up of members of the Lusk community and surrounding areas.
Our aim is to bring the joy of singing to as many people as possible.
EMAIL: luskcommunitychoir@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://www.facebook.com/LuskCommunityChoir
Madrigallery choir
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Kevin O’Carroll
Madrigallery is a multi award-winning community chamber choir based in Waterford City with Dr. Kevin O’Carroll as its Musical Director since the mid-1990s.
The choir has a wide-ranging repertoire from earliest plainchant to works by modern composers, including pieces specifically created for Madrigallery. The choir is renowned for delivering high-end performances in collaboration with professional musicians and soloists from Ireland and beyond, with acclaimed productions of Mozart’s REQUIEM, Karl Jenkins’ THE ARMED MAN and Ireland’s first community choir production of JUBILATE DEO by Dan Forrest, to name but a few. The choir's long-standing commitment to excellence has made it a firm favourite with both audiences and reviewers. Most recently, Madrigallery won in several categories of the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Waterford News & Star Green Room Awards, securing the rare honour of topping the vote for "Choir of the Year", "Concert of the Year" and “Musical Director of the Year”.
EMAIL: pkindler@eircom.net
Marine Singers
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Helen Hancock
The Marine Singers has been in existence for 10 years, originally made up of staff from the Marine Institute based at Rinville, Galway.
They performed and competed successfully in many concerts and competitions, including winning the 2015 National Workplace Choir of the year, under their Music Director Carmel Dooley. In September 2018, the choir welcomed Oranmore conductor/soprano Helen Hancock as Music Director and membership was opened up to local singers. The choir was runner up in Choirs from Ireland category at the Mayo Choral Festival in 2019. Live rehearsals resumed after the pandemic in September 2022 and performances since include Galway Mental Health Association’s Annual Celebration of Choral Music at St. Nicholas Church in October 2022. In December 2022, the choir performed a concert at Oranmore Library and sang carols at the Cancer Care West campus at UCHG.
EMAIL: margot.cronin@marine.ie
Mary Immaculate Community College, Limerick
LOCATION:Limerick
CONDUCTOR:Paul Collins
EMAIL:Paul.Collins@mic.ul.ie
Mayo Chamber Choir
LOCATION:Mayo
CONDUCTOR:Felicity McElroy
Mayo Chamber Choir (formally Ballina Chamber Choir) was formed in 2011. Under the direction of Felicity McElroy the choir performs a wide variety of music including a cappella part songs (Sacred and Secular), Jazz and Classics.
The multi-award winning choir enjoys participating in Choral Festivals with great success. The choir was part of the 120-strong choir in the Concert for Peace, Knock Basilica 2016, the Armed Man performance at the NCH and Handel's Messiah, Knock Basilica 2017 and 2018, all with the RTE Concert Orchestra. The choir hosts three concerts each year in Ballins Arts Centre and Ballintubber Abbey.
EMAIL: maryghill@hotmail.com
Mayo Male Voice Choir
LOCATION:Mayo
CONDUCTOR:Deirdre Lee
We are a four part Male Voice Choir set up in 2000. Our membership is drawn from many areas of Mayo. We rehearse weekly in Music West in Castlebar which is a purpose-built facility to assist with music and song practice. Our repertoire is varied from contemporary , Irish, ballads to songs from the musicals
EMAIL:info@mayomalevoicechoir.ie
WEBSITE:https://mayomalevoicechoir.ie
Mellow Tonics
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Norah Constance Walsh
Mellow Tonics are a mixed voice choir formed in Dublin in 2015. We are a motley posse of dreamers and thinkers who meet every Tuesday night to sing. Together we boost our endorphins with the collective endeavour of creating something bigger than ourselves. Our repertoire stretches the divide of popular contemporary music to classical contemporary, with a particular focus on Irish-composed works. We have a special interest in collaborations with other art forms and have engaged with dancers, visual artists, comedians, architects, as well as musicians, in artistic and social projects. We are led by award winning composer and musical director Norah Constance Walsh. We love to collaborate with other creators out there, and have enjoyed the pleasure of working with dancers, artists, comedians, architects, cellists across some great venues in Dublin city centre, such as IMMA, The Freemasons and the magnificent Museum Building in TCD. In June 2019, we were honoured to perform in The Irish Cultural Centre in Paris.
EMAIL:lorrainemcc@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://www.mellowtonicschoir.com/
Millennium Choir
LOCATION:
CONDUCTOR:Alla Crosbie, Principal Conductor; Siobhán Talbot, Assistant Conductor & Men's Chorus
Millennium Choir was established in late 1998 and had its premiere concerts in early 2000, drawing amateur singers from a wide geographical area.
Although set up as a 'once off' to celebrate the Millennium in a special way, the Choir has been performing ever since locally, regionally, nationally and internationally as an SATB community group welcoming singer of all ages and backgrounds. Our repertoire is a full mix of sacred, opera, popular, trad, and movies & musicals, as well as some original pieces composed/arranged by our principal conductor, Alla Crosbie. The Choir was honoured to participate in the 2016 Easter Sunday Concert at Collins Barracks with David Brophy and the Symphony Orchestra. In 2018, we joined the visiting Danish group The Beached Whales in presenting an informal concert, provided entertainment for a local authority awards event, and travelled to travel to Barcelona as a group. We look forward to preparing for our major 20th Anniversary Concert in 2020.
EMAIL:ballyfhouse@gmail.com
Millicent Singers
LOCATION:Kildare
CONDUCTOR:Alan Kelly
EMAIL:millicentsingers@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://millicentsingers.ie
Mornington Singers
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Orla Flanagan
Mornington Singers is an award-winning mixed-voice chamber choir based in Dublin, Ireland, and conducted by Orla Flanagan.
Mornington Singers was the winner of the 4th International Baltic Sea Choir Competition held in Jūrmala, Latvia in September 2019. The choir was named Ireland’s Choir of the Year 2019 at the 65th Cork International Choral Festival.
The choir rehearses in Dublin city centre on Wednesday nights from 7.15pm - 9.30pm. New members require some sight-singing ability. See www.morningtonsingers.org for audition details and vacancies.
EMAIL:info@morningtonsingers.ie
WEBSITE:https://morningtonsingers.org
Moy Singers
LOCATION:
CONDUCTOR:Jonathan Carter
We are a SATB community choir based in Ballina, Co. Mayo. Currently we have 47 members (male and female). We meet for 2 hours per week on Wednesday night and we hold a Spring Concert and 'Carols by Candlelight' Concert at Christmas.
EMAIL: moysingers@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://moysingers.com
MTU Glór Choral Society
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Caitríona Fitzmaurice
MTU Glór Choral Society, founded in 2019, is based in the Cork School of Music on Union Quay, Cork City. They sing a wide range of repertoire, from early music to modern, both secular and sacred. As well as focusing on learning music and performing together, there is an emphasis on socialising and getting to know your fellow choristers. The Society aims to provide an opportunity for students to sing together in a student-led ensemble, and the choir takes part in performances and masterclasses throughout the year. The choir also aims to provide a platform for student conductors to gain experience in working with an ensemble. Rehearsals are held every Thursday at 6pm in the MTU Cork School Of Music.
EMAIL:glorcork@mtusocieties.ie
Muckross Adult Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Chris O'Sullivan
EMAIL:muckrossadultchoir@gmail.com
Mullingar Choral Society
LOCATION:Westmeath
CONDUCTOR:
Mullingar Choral Society has become one of the town’s longest established cultural institutions. We are a community-based, non-profit-making choir and, with approximately 80 singers, is one of the largest in the country.
The Society represents a very positive aspect of Mullingar’s artistic energy and we pride ourselves on the consistently high standards of performance which we have achieved over the years. In 2019 we celebrated our Golden Jubilee with a celebration concert featuring both new works and highlights of fifty years of magical music-making.
New members are always welcome; we are a non-auditioned choir so joining us couldn’t be easier!
See www.mulllingarchoral.ie or follow us on Facebook or Twitter for more information.
EMAIL:mullingarchoralsociety@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://mullingarchoral.ie
MusiCórum
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Geoff Spratt
MusiCórum is a mixed-voice choir that operates on a project basis. Its membership (max. 36) consists of some of the most experienced amateur choral singers who live in and around Cork, who have come together to sing under the direction of one of Ireland's most experienced and acclaimed conductors, Geoff Spratt.
Its first performances are to be given during October 2019, when it will sing music by Bruckner and Randall Thompson during masses in St Mary’s Church, Pope’s Quay, and Saints Peter & Paul’s Church, Cork. MusiCórum's projects for 2020 include programmes presenting music by Rheinberger (two mass settings, performed either side of one of his string quartets), by Parry (the set of six Songs of Farewell, interspaced by readings from a lecture given by one of his most distinguished pupils, Hubert Howells), and by Mozart (the “Dominican” Vespers). For further information please see the choir’s Facebook page (MusiCórum, Cork).
EMAIL: musicorumcork@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://musicorumcork.com
National Symphony Chorus (adult SATB)
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:David Young
The Chorus was originally formed by RTÉ in 1985 (RTÉ Philharmonic Choir) to act as the Symphonic Chorus for the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, and transferred in January 2022 with the NSO, Cór Linn and Cór na nÓg youth choirs to become part of the NCH choral family.
It offers unique opportunities to work with top international conductors and soloists and is open to any singer of the required standard who can make the necessary commitment, regardless of age or background. Rehearsals are highly focused but the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed and there is a great sense of loyalty and community. Although the commitment level is high, the rewards of singing first-class music together with the National Symphony Orchestra are wonderful.
Previous experience of singing in a large choir (120+) is desirable and you must be able to commit to the busy rehearsal and performance schedule . Regular rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings during the September - May concert season, currently in the NCH Studio, 7.30pm -10pm. There are usually four or five Friday evening concerts each season in the NCH as part of the National Symphony Orchestra’s main Subscription Season. During concert weeks there are extra rehearsals with the NSO and the concert conductor on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings . There are also three Saturday workshops each season dealing with aspects of technique and performance as well as working on a specific piece of repertoire. Occasional absences for a concert or rehearsals are permitted with agreement but members are expected to commit to all or most of the season’s schedule.
There is no membership fee, we provide scores to use free of charge if you do not wish to purchase your own, and provide free tea/coffee/biscuits during most rehearsals.
Rehearsal times: Most Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm-10pm September-May
AUDITION PROCESS: We suggest that you come along to a couple of rehearsals first and see how you get on and it is usually possible to arrange an audition very quickly after that.
EMAIL: lesley.bishop@nch.ie
WEBSITE:https://nch.ie
Navan Choral & Instrumental Festival
LOCATION:Meath
CONDUCTOR:Marie Mullooly Sean Lynch Ernest McBride
Bio and Logo will be emailed to you later
EMAIL:navanchoralfest@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://navanchoralfestival.com
Navan Community Singers
LOCATION:Meath
CONDUCTOR:Elaine Uí Ghéaráin
Navan Community Singers were established in 2016. They perform at a wide range of events in Meath and the surrounding area, singing at local, community and charity events throughout the year but also participating in Choral competitions and festivals and Weddings. Their Musical Director is Elaine Uí Ghéaráin They are so glad to return to performing and completion after all the time off with lockdowns and are so excited to ‘Just Sing’
EMAIL:navancommunitysingers@gmail.com
Navan Male Voice Choir
LOCATION:Meath
CONDUCTOR:Anne Cunningham
Founded in 1979, the choir is a community choir and a church choir, singing in St Oliver's Church in Navan. The choir has sung at concerts and festivals across the country, from Cork to Belfast and from Meath to Mayo, including National Concert Hall performances. They've provided the chorus for Irish National Opera and Brian Irvine's Dumbworld production company. RTE performances include Mass on Sunday and Up for the Match. The choir has sung in Munich, Paris, the Isle of Man and Lourdes, equally comfortable in concert halls, cathedrals and open-air venues. New members are always welcome, there's no audition and our motto is: 'We sing for pleasure'.
EMAIL: johngpkelly@gmail.com
New Dublin Voices
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Bernie Sherlock
EMAIL:newdublinvoiceschoir@gmail.com
WEBSITE:www.newdublinvoices.com
New Ross Singers
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Connie Tantrum
New Ross Singers have been around since the early 80s. We are a community based mixed voice choir under the direction of Connie Tantrum that have been to the forefront of choral singing in New Ross, presenting an annual Christmas Concert and singing at various local events.
We have competed in Cork, Navan and A.I.M.S. Choral Festivals. Other performances include Schubert’s Mass in F, Stainer’s Crucifixion, Bach’s St. Luke’s Passion, Karl Jenkins’s The Armed Man, G.F Handel’s Messiah and a concert of Favourite Opera Choruses and Solos. We have a lighter side too, performing anything from Gershwin to Leonard Cohen to John Denver to Queen and anything in between. We are about 50 members and we rehearse every Monday evening 8.00 - 9.30 m. in St. Mary’s Secondary School, The Irishtown, and New Ross. New members are always welcome.
EMAIL:tantrumd@gmail.com
North Clondalkin Community Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Noel J. Collins
The North Clondalkin Community Choir was established in September 2022. The choir is intergenerational in its composition with children and adults, many of whom are from the same family. Under the baton of Musical Director Noel Collins, the choir has grown from strength to strength over the past year. Noel is a professional musician and music teacher with over 18yrs experience teaching music at Post Primary level. There are approximately 50 members in the choir who are all from the locality. Our repertoire is eclectic and is not defined by any one genre. Our choir is scheduled to perform at the Vatican and Assisi early next year. Our focus in on producing quality performances in harmony while having fun!
North West Singing for Wellbeing
LOCATION:Sligo
CONDUCTOR:Maria Ward
All inclusive choir in the process of being set up. We aim to enjoy our performance & share that joy with all that listen
EMAIL: nwmusicforwellbeing@gmail.com
Notable Works
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Joe O'Beirne
Notable Works was formed in 2017 with the purpose of staging large-scale choral works in Waterford and the South East. It is a project-based choir in which choral singers come together each time for a well defined series of rehearsals leading to a performance.
EMAIL:notableworks123@gmail.com
Nás na Rí Singers
LOCATION:Kildare
CONDUCTOR:Nathan Barret
The Nás na Ri Singers is a mixed voice choir established in 1972 in Naas, Co. Kildare. The 70 strong choir has Nathan Barrett as Musical Director.
The choir’s recent repertoire consists of short popular choral pieces and many choral works including Vivaldi’s Gloria, Handel’s Messiah, Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man, and Bach’s Magnificat in D Major. In May 2019 the choir represented Leinster in 'All Island Sings' in the National Concert Hall.
Rehearsals are held every Thursday from 8pm – 10pm in Scoil Bhríde, Sallins Road, Naas.
New members are welcome to join. There is a waiting list for Sopranos at present. The ability to sight-read is not a requirement but is an advantage.
EMAIL: nasnarisingers@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://nasnari.weebly.com
OLV Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Ciara Murphy
EMAIL: olvgospelchoir@yahoo.ie
WEBSITE:https://olv.ie
Omna
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Liz Powell
A group of all female(at the moment) who like to sing, harmonise and enjoy themselves, based in the town of Portumna.
EMAIL:breeda.oconnor@yahoo.com
One Town One Voice
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Colleen Werle
Solidarity-Through-Song! One Town One Voice is a national initiative which helps build community singing groups in towns across Ireland with a special emphasis on community integration, diversity and respect.
Our singing groups bring together Irish people and those who have moved to towns from other countries in recent years. Together we use communal singing in a positive, secular, non-political and inclusive way, bringing people together regardless of nationality and building closer communities.
No auditions required. Just come on out and sing!
Contact us at info@onetownonevoice.ie to get involved or start a local group.
EMAIL: info@onetownonevoice.ie
WEBSITE:https://onetownonevoice.ie
Opus '96 Chamber Choir
LOCATION:Kerry
CONDUCTOR:Martina Ryan Murphy
Opus '96 is an amateur 4-part SATB choir, performing a very wide range of choral music from early sacred to contemporary secular.
Found in 1996, they perform regularly in many venues around Kerry, with the highlight being the annual concert in Muckross House and Gardens in Killarney every Christmas.
EMAIL: mccormick.dave@gmail.com
Our Lady's Choral Society
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Proinnsías O'Duinn
Our Lady’s Choral Society (OLCS) was founded in Dublin in 1945, after the Dublin Archdiocese brought together the best singers from all the church choirs of Dublin for a performance of Handel’s Messiah.
Today OLCS welcomes members from all religions and walks of life. The 120 choristers chosen for membership are united by a passion for singing great choral music at a professional level.
OLCS appears regularly at the National Concert Hall, accompanied by the National Sinfonia, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland.
Director: Rev. Paul Ward
Music Director: Proinnsias O Duinn
Hon. Secretary: Tom Gaynor
Hon. Treasurer: Maureen Dunne
EMAIL:olcssec@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://olcs.ie
Past Times Community Choir
LOCATION:Kildare
CONDUCTOR:EricHanlon/John O Neill
Past Times Community Choir is a KCC Arts Service project, supporting older people, those living with dementia, carers & nursing homes from Naas & the surrounding areas. They meet in McAuley Place in Naas and are directed by Eric Hanlon and John O'Neill. To be placed on the waiting list, mail: pasttimescommunitychoir@gmail.com
EMAIL:pasttimescommunitychoir@gmail.com
People's College Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Paul Walsh
We are a friendly and welcoming bunch of people and are looking for new members to share in the joy of singing together in harmony. We sing a wide range of songs in a non-competitive atmosphere; some old, some new, some folk, traditional Irish airs and modern popular songs. It is not necessary for you to read music, though this is a bonus. All you need to do is to be able to hold a tune: we will teach you the rest and provide you with audio training aids!
We rehearse from 8 pm until 9:30 pm each Tuesday evening in Club na Múinteoirí (the ‘Teachers’ Club’, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1).
Singing in a group is not only good fun but is also good for the body and soul! So what are you waiting for? Contact the musical director, Paul Walsh, at peoplescollegechoir@gmail.com or, alternatively, turn up in advance at one our rehearsals on Tuesday evening at c. 7:30 pm and ask for the musical director.
EMAIL:peoplescollegechoir@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://www.peoplescollege.ie/peoples-college-choir
Playlist Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Julie Shanley
Playlist was established in September 2018 by five friends who wanted to create a singing environment open to anyone, regardless of their experience levels, to sing great songs for fun. Playlist sing an eclectic mix of classic songs, new and old alike!
WEBSITE:https://playlistchoir.com
Portmarnock Singers
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Cathy McEvoy
The Portmarnock Singers are a thriving, sociable choir, meeting every Monday night at 8 PM from September to May in Portmarnock parish centre.
We sing a wide range of music, both classical and modern under the guidance of Cathy McEvoy.
EMAIL:dempseym2010@hotmail.com
Pub Cór
LOCATION:Kildare
CONDUCTOR:Bobby Harpur, Sabrina O'Reilly
#wearenotachoir - Pub Cór is a monthly drop-in singing event made up in equal parts singing, fun, and community-building.
Your night unfolds before you like magic: you get a lyric sheet at the door, Sabrina and Bobby teach you the vocal arrangement, you end up sounding AMAZING & the video is recorded. Everyone has a ball and goes home feeling great about themselves!
EMAIL:bobby@vma.ie
WEBSITE:https://pubcor.ie
Ranelagh Singers
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Rosemary O’Brien
THE RANELAGH SINGERS is a mixed-voice SATB choir, based in Dublin 6, conducted by Rosemary O’Brien.
Their repertoire ranges from Early Music to the immediate contemporary pieces, and includes a wide variety of the choral repertoire, with pieces both sacred and secular.
They compete regularly in various choral festivals and have enjoyed a number of successes, including the Lombard Murphy Cup for Sacred Music in the Feis Ceoil
They have also been awarded a Distinction for Choral Singing in Gold Standard Choir from the RIAM
They have travelled extensively throughout Ireland and abroad and have performed with several national and international choirs.
They rehearse in Ranelagh on Monday evenings. An ability to sight read is welcomed, but is not essential.
EMAIL:rosemaryobrien@hotmail.com
Rathfarnham Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Fiona Baldwin
RGC is a mixed-voice choir based in Rathfarnham. The choir performs a varied repertoire from Sacred and Gospel to Rock and Pop to gospel. We are a friendly, inclusive, and welcoming bunch that loves to sing and have fun together, while also striving to reach the high standards set for us by our MD.
We mostly perform at local community events and to raise funds for charity, however we are looking forward to travelling further afield in the coming year to spread the joy.
Rehearsals take place Monday nights from 8-9.30pm, in Rathfarnham Parish Centre. New members are welcome to contact us at singrathfarnham@gmail.com to find out more about our informal audition process. Sight reading ability is welcome, but not essential.
EMAIL: singrathfarnham@gmail.com
Rejoice Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Carmel Whelan
Rejoice is a small gospel choir with a big sound based near Dublin city centre. This versatile vocal ensemble has been delighting audiences with its joyful, uplifting performances and powerful voices since 2018.
Under the direction of Musical Director Carmel Whelan the choir performs traditional spirituals and contemporary gospel numbers in an authentic gospel style, drawing on the rich roots of gospel music and its relationship with other genres such as soul, funk, blues and jazz.
Rejoice performs regularly at concerts, charity events, wedding ceremonies & receptions, corporate events and more.
Rehearsals take place Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm, in Dublin 6 under the direction of Carmel Whelan. New members are welcome all year round.
Rejoice Gospel Choir welcomes singers of all faiths and no faith, and strives to foster an ethos of inclusivity - everyone is welcome! Contact info@rejoice.ie to learn more about the choir’s friendly and informal audition process.
EMAIL:info@rejoice.ie
WEBSITE:https://rejoice.ie
Rhythm n Rock Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Michael Fay
Exciting new gospel choir based in Lucan. Sing, have fun and enjoy the Rhythm & Rock!
EMAIL:rnrgospelchoir@gmail.com
River Rhythms
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:
River Rhythms is a fun, community choir based in Innishannon. We are a mixed choir singing contemporary songs from a variety of genres (pop, musicals, traditional etc).
Since 2016, when the choir was founded, we have performed at the Cork Choral Festival, taken part in various fundraisers and local festivals and enjoyed ourselves very, very much! New members are always welcome, the ability to read music is not necessary. Rehearsals on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 at Barrett's Bar, Killeady.
EMAIL:taninouli@hotmail.com
Ros Bremner
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:
I am a former Church of Ireland church choir member. I now sing in Serendipity (15 years) 4 Piece Suite quartet (13 years) and Ireland Unlimited (almost 2 years).
EMAIL:rosbremner@yahoo.co.uk
Roscommon Solstice Choir
LOCATION:Roscommon
CONDUCTOR:Eimear and Andrew Reynolds
An amateur choir, with a BIG heart, Roscommon Solstice Choir is a voluntary, community-based choir, of about 120 members under the direction of Eimear and Andrew Reynolds from Rooskey.
The choir provides an opportunity for people to come together and sing, socialize and to raise money for charitable causes. To date we have raised in excess of €180,000 for charitable causes. Practices are held in Kilbride Community Centre, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon on Sunday evenings during Spring and Autumn and two programs of up to five charity concerts each are performed in June and December each year. The choir also participates in local community events and organises social gatherings and outings for members. Membership opens twice a year, usually in February and September. Members join the choir to help others and is open to anyone, irrespective of age, class, creed, gender or ability, with no auditions and no musical expectation.
Roscrea Community Choir
LOCATION:Tipperary
CONDUCTOR:Jim Maley
Community Choir… participates in Community activities.. both social& ecumenical… a reconvened choir after Covid… hoping to encourage more participants to join a happy& friendly group of like minded musical lovers with a broad range of interests& talents.
EMAIL: lobeliamk@gmail.com
Sacred Harp Singers of Dublin
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Niamh Madigan
Sacred Harp or shape note singing is a four-part a cappella music dating from the 16th through the 20th centuries. It is characterised by haunting harmonies, traditional modes, raucous songs, serene hymns, fast fugues, and high-energy anthems. The notation is written in shapes that correspond to degrees of the scale, making it easy to sight-sing. This tradition is democratic and egalitarian. We meet for the joy of singing together each Friday from 7 - 9 pm.
Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick
LOCATION:Limerick
CONDUCTOR:Peter Barley
Whilst Saint Mary’s Cathedral is a church in the full tradition of the Church of Ireland, membership of that church is not a pre-requisite for joining the cathedral choir.
If you love singing, church/choral music and historic buildings, then why not get in touch with us? We’d be pleased to hear from you. You don’t need to be an expert singer. What we are looking for are young people with a pleasant singing voice, who are able to sing in tune and who have an interest in, and commitment to, this kind of music-making within the context of this magnificent medieval cathedral. Potential choir members should please contact the Organist and Choirmaster to arrange an informal meeting at the cathedral.
EMAIL:organist@limerick.anglican.org
WEBSITE:https://saintmaryscathedral.ie
Sandymount Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Cathy McEvoy
Sandymount Gospel Choir (SGC) has been together since 2009 and has grown so much since then, both in numbers and musically.
Over the past few years, we have sung at the National Busking Festival in Smithfield, the Dockers and Demons Festival with our neighbours in Ringsend, and the Shannonside Winter Music Festival where we sang in the Great Hall of Bunratty Castle. We have also been invited to sing at local churches in the Dublin area including in Sandymount, Ringsend, Irishtown, Donnybrook, and Booterstown. Our most recent outing was in early May when we sang at the local Darkness Into Light Walk in aid of Pieta House. It’s an incredibly special atmosphere to sing a song such as “The Storm is Passing Over” as the brave walkers and runners make their way into Sandymount village. We also regularly sing in local nursing homes.
The choir is under the excellent and inspiring direction of Cathy McEvoy who is a full-time musician, arranger, and composer. Cathy brings a wide range of experience of performing and teaching to the Sandymount Gospel Choir and the result is an engaging mix of traditional gospel music infused with bluegrass and other musical influences. Sharon Kinsella, Captain of the 11th Company of the Girls Brigade, Sandymount Irishtown, has been involved with our choreography over the past few years.
EMAIL:SandymountGospelChoir@gmail.com
Sandymount Singers
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Niamh Parkes
EMAIL:nparkes@sandymountparketss.ie
SATBX
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Nick Day
A choral group with a current broad focus on both sacred and secular music from the Renaissance to the modern day.
The aim of SATBX is to work consistently on a slowly growing repertoire in order to learn, blend and develop together.
EMAIL: nickdaymusic@gmail.com
Setanta Choir
LOCATION:Louth
CONDUCTOR:
Setanta Choir is a mixed voice choir that rehearses every Wednesday evening in The DKit, Dundalk from 7.00pm - 9.20pm.
Since its establishment in 1978, the choir has performed in many major venues at home and abroad, including the National Concert Hall, Dublin, and the Waterfront in Belfast with regular performances in Dundalk. The choir's repertoire covers a wide range of music; traditional, modern and classical. New members are always welcome. An ability to sight read is not a requirement but is an advantage.
EMAIL: enquiries@setantachoir.com
WEBSITE:https://setantachoir.com
SETU Choral Programme
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Sinéad Crowley, Niall Crowley, Oonagh Drohan ,Valerie Leahy
The SETU Choral Programme consists of six choirs and is one of the most dynamic and popular programmes of its kind in Ireland.
Since its foundation it has nurtured thousands of the most talented young singers in the region. In a fun and engaging way members are encouraged to develop their singing, musical, creative and performance skills.
Our simple yet profound aim is to help children achieve high musical and artistic standards through choral singing. Central to the ethos of the programme is the development of self-confidence, teamwork, and a positive and aspirational character. Membership is open to boys and girls from Senior Infants to 6th Year.
EMAIL: sinead.crowley@setu.ie
WEBSITE:https://wit.ie/schools/education/music_school/choirs
Shooting Stars Choir
LOCATION:Meath
CONDUCTOR:Eileen Foley
A community led group, Shooting Stars Choir formed in Sept 22. We are an SATB choir comprising of 38 members drawn from Dunshaughlin and surrounding areas. It's a fun loving, hard working bunch who just love to sing. It's led by the supremely talented Eileen Foley who has the vision to direct, lead and challenge us all in her remarkably positive way. We cover a wide range of popular music. Punctuated by a cuppa and a chat - rehearsals are each Tues starting at 7.30 sharp and finishing around 9.30 and are welcoming and friendly.
EMAIL:clairejordan840@gmail.com
Silvertones Choir
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:
Sinead O'Connell
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Sinead O'Connell
EMAIL:sineadsing@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://sineadsing.com
Sing Sing Sing!
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Dorothy Murphy
We are a community choir based in Donnycarney . So far our performances have been in the Dublin area and mostly to raise funds for charity. There is a great atmosphere of support and encouragement which provides a comfortable platform for the choir, soloists and small groups to shine.
The age group in the choir ranges from about 40 to 80 years . Our repertoire is varied and drawn from the Great American Songbook, Folk, Traditional music from around the world and pop songs old and new. We also include original compositions.
EMAIL:dorothymurphy1@gmail.com
Skibbereen Community Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Liz Clark
Skibbereen Community Choir is a social musical choral experience, directed by singer-songwriter Liz Clark. Practicing one song each week exploring harmony, blending, melody and solo, singing through popular songs.
EMAIL:lizclark@lizclarkmusic.com
WEBSITE:https://www.facebook.com/skibbcommunitychoir
Sligo Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Sligo
CONDUCTOR:Richard Mitchell
Sligo Gospel Choir was formed in 2010 and sings gospel music.
They are a non-auditioning, three-part choir. An independent community choir, SGC is informal and social by nature, and takes part in church, community and charity events. The Musical Director is Richard Mitchell. Practices take place on Thursday nights.
EMAIL:sligogospelchoir@outlook.com
WEBSITE:https://sligogospelchoir.com
Sligo Orpheus Choir
LOCATION:Sligo
CONDUCTOR:
Sligo Orpheus Choir is a friendly organization drawn from all sections of our community dedicated to encouraging the musical talents of members at every level of ability.
Membership of the Choir is open to anyone who loves to sing, wishes to expand his or her musical repertoire, and wants to become a better choral singer. Rehearsals are Tuesday nights 7.30 to 9.15 Ballinode College Clarion Road.
EMAIL: cartyraymond@gmail.com
Sligo Youth Choral Festival
LOCATION:Sligo
CONDUCTOR:N/A
Knocknarea Arena ATU Sligo
Nov 22nd 2024
EMAIL:sligoyouthchoralfestival@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://sligoyouthchoralfestival.ie
Sonatinas
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Rachel O Brien
An energetic 60 member award winning female choir who love to sing and enjoy all the benefits singing has to offer.
EMAIL:rachel.sonatinamusicacademy@gmail.com
Songs in the Key of D
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Ruaidhí Ó Dálaigh
The choir aims to bring together people living in all parts of Dublin to explore songs that have a connection with the city and to capture what songs most represent it both in the past and present.
The choir was set up in 2013 to perform at the Dublin Fringe Festival and took off from there. Membership is open to anyone living in or around Dublin. The choir is proud to have performed with Aslan, Glen Hansard, and Danny O'Reilly to name a few, along with sell-out shows in the Liberty Theatre supported by Stephen James Smith.
Rehearsals take place on Thursday nights with an extra rehearsal or two in the run-up to a performance.
EMAIL:songsinthekeyofd.com
Sonke Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:
"The choir offers a weekly meeting for practicing and learning ""world"" songs, and a voice workshop/singing tuition with Helen Webb. We have been around for four years now and have established ourselves as a friendly and welcoming bunch of singers who make a fantastic sound together.
Being inclusive, we welcome everyone, all ages and cultures and we sing songs from many countries and traditions. We hope to provide a sociable friendly atmosphere for people to enjoy their creativity. If you like singing, world music, traditional music from all cultures and a good night out with some great people JOIN US!!"
Soul song gospel choir, Waterford
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Ann Duggan
This choir began in 2013, it's a combination of all ages, Male and females, who meet for practice once a week.
We are a non profit choir and take part in local fundraising events. Although it is mostly a social gathering and we have a lot of fun, Ann puts her foot down when we have a social events. This group has brought a lot of different characters together whom now have become life long friends.
EMAIL: joandenmead2002@gmail.com
Soulful Spirit
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CONDUCTOR:Clare Kilkenny
Soulful Spirit choir is a four-part mixed gender choir.
Established in 2011 under the directorship of Ms Clare Kilkenny. We are a thriving and energetic choir with a passion for music. Our repertoire varies from different types and genres of music, suitable for all occasions.
To date we have performed at church and civil weddings, corporate awards nights, book launches and concerts. Our commitment to organising fundraisers to support local charities shows to date.
New members are greeted with a warm welcome and are well supported in becoming familiar with the choir’s material. Rehearsals take place in O’Loughlin Gaels GAA clubhouse on Tuesday evenings from 8:00pm to 9:30pm during the academic year.
St Nicholas Choir
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Bridget Jordan
EMAIL:rbreen01@gmail.com
WEBSITE:N/a
St Mary’s Cathedral Choir
LOCATION:Limerick
CONDUCTOR:Mr Peter Barley
Saint Mary’s Cathedral Choir in Limerick is a mixed choir who are always keen to encourage new members to join (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass).
We sing a wide range of sacred music in this magnificent medieval building each Sunday. If you have an ear for music and an interest in church music, this is the place for you. Joining is free !!! Pocket money is paid to junior members in fulltime education and choral scholarships are available for third level students. It’s a privilege to sing in such a special building, and it’s also a great way to make new friends.
EMAIL:peterandrewbarley@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://saintmaryscathedral.ie
St Nicholas' Schola Cantorum
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:
St Nicholas' Schola Cantorum is the music department of St Nicholas' Collegiate Church, consisting of five choirs, with singers from all backgrounds. Its purpose is to provide music for the church liturgy, to educate singers in the choral art, and to enhance the artistic life of the church and city.
EMAIL: organist@stnicholas.ie
St Olivers NS 6th class
LOCATION:
CONDUCTOR:Noel O Sullivan
6th Class choir girls and boys
EMAIL:mrosull@hotmail.com
St Peter’s College Choir
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Emma Kennedy
We are an all-boys secondary school choir with 30 members.
We have sung in a variety of genres including pop music and songs from stage musicals. We have worked with composer Liam Bates in preparation for a county-wide choral concert, and performed at several events including the PPU Christmas Concert and the Kilkenny music festival
EMAIL:emmakennedy@stpeterscollege.ie
St. Mary's College Singers
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Maria Stanley
We are a parents choir affiliated to St. Mary's College Rathmines. We perform a range of SATB pieces in a range of settings from religious, social, competition and charity events.
EMAIL:ciaran.budds@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://stmaryschoir.org
Stagefright
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Ruth Gallagher
Stagefright is an a cappella vocal group based in Wexford, providing a creative outlet for women from all walks of life who love to sing in harmony.
Under the direction of Ruth Gallagher, we present well-known popular and traditional songs in a spirit of friendship and hope our music brightens the day of all who hears us sing!
EMAIL: stagefrightwexford@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://www.facebook.com/stagefrightacapella/
Stillorgan Youth Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Thomas Kehoe
Established in 2014, Stillorgan Youth Choir is an award-winning choir that promotes the development of choral music in Ireland.
SYC is for young singers aged eight to thirteen (3rd class to 6th class). Boys and girls learn musical literacy as well as important life skills. Our aim is to foster a love of music while enabling our young singers to carry their new skills through life by being literate in reading music to a high standard. The music we sing is wide-ranging and varied, from folk to classical and popular music. We are committed to educating young singers in musicianship in tandem with developing a healthy approach to using the voice.
EMAIL:: stillorganyouthchoir@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://thomaskehoe.wordpress.com/stillorganyouthchoir
Suantrai
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Sara Clancy
SSAA Female choir
Suir Valley Choir
LOCATION:Tipperary
CONDUCTOR:Mr. Billy Byrne and Ms. Maria Fennessy
The Suir Valley Choir was formed in the late 1990s in Carrick on Suir and currently serves the Parish of St. Nicholas and Faugheen, and the Parish of St. Mollerans.
With members drawn from the town of Carrick on Suir and its hinterland, the choir performs a variety of genres from traditional church music to folk hymns and contemporary pieces. The choir has performed at various voluntary and fundraising events in the locality.
Swords Youth Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Moses Eusebio
Swords Youth Choir (SYC) is a non-profit community choir made up of mixed voices from secondary school- ages 13 to 18.
Swords Youth Choir aims to:
- promote the positive effects of singing in an ensemble with an emphasis on fun, creativity, and community.
- cultivate a choral culture in Swords by teaching fundamental singing techniques and musicianship.
- create a membership that reflects the diverse and multicultural population of Swords.
EMAIL:swordsyouthchoir@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://facebook.com/swordsyc
Tallaght Choral Society
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Lynsey Callaghan
Established 60 years ago as a small church, TCS has now grown to a flourishing choral society of around 100 members. We are a friendly social choir who practice on Monday nights in The Priory Tallaght. Check out our website for choral and social events- https://tallaghtchoral.ie/ We'd love to hear from you.
EMAIL:info@tallaghtchoral.ie
WEBSITE:https://tallaghtchoral.ie
Terenure College Community Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Emmanuel Lawler
We are a community-based choir affiliated with Terenure College and have been singing together for over ten years.
Terenure College Community Choir is a choir of approximately 50 members. Based in Terenure College, we sing a broad repertoire from great sacred music by composers ranging from Handel and Mozart to Rutter to popular classics and lighter repertoire
In addition to singing at monthly masses in the beautiful College Chapel, our calendar for the coming year will include a formal concert on October 22nd, carol services and fun performances of popular songs. While striving for musical excellence under our Musical Director, Emmanuel Lawler, we also have an emphasis on the social aspect of choral singing.
We rehearse on Thursday evenings in Terenure College and are currently welcoming new members. For further information please contact our Musical Director, Emmanuel Lawler at tccc.emmanuel@gmail.com
EMAIL:tccc.emmanuel@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://terenurecollegecommunitychoir.ie
The Acapella Fellas
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Jimmy O'Byrne
The Acapella Fellas are based in Baldoyle in North County Dublin.
They sing in a wide range of styles in at least three but usually four parts, using a combination of published and self-penned arrangements.
They have appeared at The National Concert hall in Dublin and The Ulster Hall, Belfast as support for international singing star Aled Jones.
They regularly compete at choral festivals across Ireland, including Cork Choral, Navan Choral and the A.I.M.S. Choral Festival New Ross, where they are previous winners of The Male Voice Competition and The Gospel competition.
EMAIL: info@songanddanceireland.com
The Carrigaline Choral Group
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Caitríona Fitzmaurice
The Carrigaline Choral Group are a mixed choir SATB. We have been very successful in competitions being awarded 1st prize in the Cork International Choral Festival & New Ross Musical Festival. The Choir also held two very successful Work Shop weekends in Cork with the renowned Composer John Rutter. We are back at Rehearsal on Wednesday Evenings 7.45-.9.30. in Carrigaline Mens Shed P43 NY27. New Members welcome. Need more information call Mary 087-2325913 or e-mail marycarrigsingers@gmail.com
EMAIL:marycarrigsingers@gmail.com
The Carrigaline Singers
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Alan Carney
The Carrigaline Singers was formed 54 years ago and was originally an all ladies Choir and over the years developed into a mixed voice choir.
The group has taken part in many events and concerts both home and abroad and has travelled extensively, taking part in the St. Patricks Day Parade in Boston, performing in the famous Albert Hall in London, the International music festival in Amsterdam, the International Choral Festival in Graz and the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, to name but a few.
They have sung on several occasions with Katherine Jenkins and Jóse Carreras, and regularly host concerts in their locality with The Celtic Tenors, Phil Coulter and more recently Soprano Celine Byrne.
Their Musical Director is Alan Carney. Alan studied in Mary Immaculate College Limerick and is Vice Principal of Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh in Cobh. He regularly performs with Linda Kenny and crew in the ever popular Sunday Song Book show which is much sought after by audiences in both Cork and Dublin.
Their accompanist is Mary McCague. Mary began studying piano at the age of 5 with Dr. John O’Connor at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
Mary is also an accomplished violinist and performs with the multi award winning classical crossover group “ Affiniti ”. She has performed with stars such as Michael Bublé, Leona Lewis, Kanye West, Il Divo and many more.
The Choristers of St. Brigid
LOCATION:Kildare
CONDUCTOR:Niamh Traynor
Bringing with her musical skills which span a lifetime, Niamh has always been involved in music, internationally and at a local level, with a wide variety of experience of all genres of music: Classical to contemporary. Niamh has performed in the National Concert Hall as a member of the female chorus for Festival Production's “The Mikado” 2007 and “Pirates of Penzance” 2008, going on to compete and win the 27th & 28th International Gilbert & Sullivan festivals held in Buxton Opera House, England. Involved in choirs, bands, song writing, musical arrangements and church music in Kilcullen from 2007 – 2009 Niamh partnered as a duet “Harmoneey” based in Kilcullen church singing classical church music for weddings, baptisms etc. Prior to moving to Kilcullen in 2003, Niamh lived in Luxembourg where she was involved in the children’s music ministry in Hollerich.
EMAIL: niamhtraynor@hotmail.com
The City of Cork Male Voice Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Rachel O’Brien
The City of Cork Male Voice Choir is a TTBB Choir founded in 1968. We have 38 active members and rehearse on Tuesday’s and Thursdays from September to June and we are always looking for new member.
EMAIL:ccmvc1968@gmail.com
THE CLAREGALWAY COMMUNITY CHOIR
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:KEARA SHEERAN
We have sung for: The Claregalway, Corrandulla & Monevia Shows; Darkness into light; Claregalway Garden Festival; People of the year awards; Galway City & County Mayor Awards.
New members are welcome at any time. We rehearse on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30pm in the Claregalway Educate Together National School and have a social evening once every 6 weeks for a cuppa and some home-baked goods.
Choir singing is a socially inclusive activity that provides many opportunities for friendship, performance, and workshops.
EMAIL:claregalwaycommunitychoir@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://www.kearasheeran.com/join-us-membership-form/
The Dawson Chorus
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Philip Mackenzie
EMAIL:phil@dawsonchorus.com
WEBSITE:https://dawsonchorus.com
The Dublin Bach Singers
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Blánaid Murphy
The Dublin Bach Singers, under the baton of Blánaid Murphy, was founded in 2002, bringing together a collection of excellent choristers who share a great love of Bach. A prolific new chamber choir was born. Their inaugural performance that year, Handel’s Messiah in Donnybrook Church, established the choir as an instant success. DBS began a fruitful relationship with The Orchestra of St. Cecilia in 2003, performing in the Bach Cantata Series. That same year, the groups collaborated on Bach’s St John Passion to critical acclaim. In the next two years, DBS and OSC treated packed houses to Messiah in Donnybrook Church, St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Armagh) and Dublin’s Pro-Cathedral. 2005 brought a new collaboration, as the Carlow Choral Society joined the Singers and OSC for Bach's St Matthew Passion at the Pro-Cathedral to further critical acclaim. That summer, DBS took part in the Gala Choral Concert of the World Harp Symposium, National Concert Hall, Dublin; a stunning performance of Bach’s demanding Mass in B Minor in the Pro-Cathedral followed in autumn. Recent years have included charity performances of the St John Passion and ongoing participation in the Bach Cantata Series, and performing the Mozart Mass in C minor at the National Concert Hall, with Kenneth Montgomery guest conducting. Their Messiah performance each Christmas in the Pro-Cathedral has earned a place of honour in the Dublin musical calendar, and they have performed to a sold-out National Concert Hall in Raymond Gubbay's Carols by Candlelight and White Christmas concerts. In 2009, the Dublin Bach Singers toured with 'The Priests', singing in venues such as the O2 Dublin, Odyessy Arena Belfast, National Concert Hall Dublin and Theatre Royal Castlebar. They also sung Allegri's Miserere in concert St. Patrick's Cathedral with CRUX Vocal Ensemble. Highlights from their 2009/2010 season included the final concert in the Orchestra of St. Cecilia's ten-year Bach Cantata Series, and a performance of Bach's St Matthew Passion with the Palestrina Choir, St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral Girls' Choir and the Orchestra of St. Cecilia. 2011 saw the choir performing Haydn's Sieben Letzten Worte with the Orchestra of St Cecilia and in November the choir gave a concert under the direction of Hans-Joachim Rotzsch, former Kantor at the Leipzig Thomaskirche and 15th direct successor to J.S. Bach. In March 2012, the beginning of their 10th anniversary celebrations, they performed the St Matthew Passion with The Palestrina Choir.
THE FIRHOUSE SINGERS
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:RAY RYAN
Founded in 1976, the choir is still thriving, and numbers about 60 members. Our repertoire is very varied, and includes everything from Ed. Sheeran to Mozart! We rehearse every Wednesday in Scoil Carmel, Firhouse Rd. from 8pm to 10pm.
EMAIL:rayryan66@yahoo.com
WEBSITE:https://firhousesingers.ie
The Galway Baytones
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Peter O'Donohue
EMAIL:csteven19@gmail.com
WEBSITE:www.galwaybaytones.com
The Glasnevin Musical Society
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Hilda Chan
The Glasnevin Musical Society was founded in 1958 and since that date the Society has staged more than 50 operettas and musicals at many venues including the National Concert Hall, the Gaiety and the Olympia theatres.
We’ve entertained the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese at a family day in Áras an Úachtaráin, performed with Perry Como for his last ever Christmas Show in the Point Depot and performed at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympic World Games (2003). We’ve also participated in numerous broadcasts on Television and Radio. Over the last year our focus has moved back to choral singing and our repertoire covers a wide variety of musical tastes from the classic to the contemporary and from Broadway to Baroque.
EMAIL:glasnevinms@gmail.com
The Grey Hares
LOCATION:Limerick
CONDUCTOR:Dr. Noirin Ni Riain
EMAIL:nniriain@gmail.com
WEBSITE:noirin.love
The Gunas Female Voice Choir
LOCATION:Clare
CONDUCTOR:Rhoda Clery
The Gunas are an award-winning female choir based in Killaloe and directed by Rhoda Clery. They have become widely recognised as an important contributor to the musical and cultural life of the Killaoe-Ballina and Limerick regions.
EMAIL:aileen3011@gmail.com
The Heritage Singers
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Anna Heffernan
The Heritage Singers are a 3-part, non-competitive ladies choir with about 30 enthusiastic members who just love to sing!
We rehearse every Monday from 8 - 9.30 pm in the Heritage Centre, Balrothery. Our repertoire is very broad, ranging from Classical to Popular/Modern. We perform publicly in two concerts a year- one at Christmas and one in May. These concerts are much-loved community events.
EMAIL: annamheffernan@gmail.com
The High Hopes Choir
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Carmel Whelan
EMAIL:admin@highhopeschoir.ie
The High Hopes Choir (Cork)
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Fabrice Fortune
EMAIL:admin@highhopeschoir.ie
The Kilkenny Choir
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CONDUCTOR:Thomas Kehoe
Community adult choir , membership approximately 60 , SATB singing pieces from Mozart , Beethoven , Rutter , Hayden. 2 concerts in the year at Christmas and at Easter where members of the rte orchestra play for the choir for the performance.
EMAIL: ja.behan@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://thekilkennychoir.ie
The Kill Singers
LOCATION:Kildare
CONDUCTOR:Emer Hartnett
We are a passionate group of singers who love to entertain from our extensive repertoire of Jazz standatds, Musical Theatre and sounds of the 60's to the present day. We celebrated our 30th Anniversary in 2023 with a visit to the Vienna Music Festival and being finalists in TG4's Choral Competition " Curfa"
EMAIL:niallmcdee@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://www.thekillsingers.ie/
The Lambay Singers
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Ciaran Kelly
The Lambay Singers was established in Donabate in 1998, we are an SSAA chamber choir, under the direction of Ciarán Kelly and are based in Swords, Co Dublin. We rehearse on Thursday nights.
In recent years, the choir has gone from strength to strength. We performed in June 2019 in Christchurch Cathedral with Michael McGlynn and a number of American Choirs. In October 2019, we embarked on our first overseas trip to Vienna, collaborating with Salto Vocale Choir. We rounded off the year with a performance in Dublin Castle and our annual Carols in Dublin Airport.
Our repertoire is ever changing and eclectic. We work hard in rehearsals and strive for excellence and our choir has an active social side.
If you would like any more information, you will find us on all the Social Media platforms.
EMAIL:lambaysingersinfo@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://thelambaysingers.ie
The Lismorahaun Singers
LOCATION:Clare
CONDUCTOR:Peter O'Donohue
The Lismorahaun Singers are a unique choir based in the Burren on the West Coast of Ireland. It is a non-audition choir of amateur singers, who like to take on challenging works and to share the joy of singing with the local community. Primarily, the choir welcomes new members twice each year, in September when it starts preparing for its Christmas concert, and in January, when work typically begins on a major work for a summer concert. The choir was founded in 1999 by Archie Simpson and is now under the direction of Peter O' Donohue. Rehearsals generally take place each Tuesday from 7.15pm at St John’s Hall in Ballyvaughan. For more information visit out facebook page at www.facebook.com/LismorahaunSingers.
The Mamós and the Dadós
LOCATION:Limerick
CONDUCTOR:Dr. Nóirín Ní Riain
The Marina Singers
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Heather O'Sullivan
We are an adult all-female Choir, singing all genres of songs.
We sing at many charity events/ nursing homes/ local festival events.
We meet Tuesday evenings in a function room in our local Hurling Club in Blackrock. At present, we are 27 members strong.
EMAIL: anneconroy39@gmail.com
The Messy Choir
LOCATION:Kildare
CONDUCTOR:Niamh Traynor
Pop In / Pop Up Fortnightly daytime choir for musical messers who just ❤️ singing.
Songs are chosen in collaboration with choir members so repertoire is very varied across folk, pop, classical, 50s & 60s, traditional airs etc.
One song One session so commitment is minimal. No performances or pressure. No auditions or ambition. Just sing because singing matters.
EMAIL: niamhtraynor@hotmail.com
The Plurabelles
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Aine Mulvey
The Plurabelles are a small chamber choir of girls voices, aged between 12 and 18 years, based in Dublin, Ireland. The group grew from a number of singing students who were already experienced soloists, instrumentalists, and members of duet and trio ensembles.
The group first came together at a summer camp in 2016, performing their first concert as an ensemble in June 2016. In their first year, the girls recorded for Lyric FM's "Choirs for Christmas", headlined a Unicef event to mark the 25th anniversary of the Ireland's ratification of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child, and won the Junior section of the inaugural Clontarf Choral Festival. In July 2018, they travelled to the World Choir Games in Tshwane, South Africa, where they represented Ireland and were awarded a Silver Diploma in the Open Competition for Youth Choirs.
The choir is under the musical direction of Aine Mulvey, and their repertoire includes arrangements of Irish and international folksongs, classical art songs, sacred music, jazz, gospel and arrangements of popular songs.
The Rolling Tones Rock Choir
LOCATION:Limerick
CONDUCTOR:Kerry Jane Hurley
The Rolling Tones Rock Choir is open to members 18+. Covering upbeat numbers from Queen to Pink, this choir is perfect for those who wish to improve their vocals and have lots of fun at the same time!
EMAIL: kerryjanehurley@gmail.com
The Rosses Pop Choir
LOCATION:Donegal
CONDUCTOR:Suzanne Wainwright
The group is open to over18 years and has no boundaries. We have one male singer and the rest are female. Our youngest member is 34 and oldest is 93. Members don’t need any previous experience. Most come for friendship and belonging and everyone is welcomed in an open group setting. We sing each Wednesday lunchtime and have staged pop-up sings in the community.
EMAIL: suzannewainwright2021@outlook.com
The Sing Song Social
LOCATION:Mayo
CONDUCTOR:Mary Grealis
We are a casual pop up choir meeting once a month (ish). We learn a new song each session and sing it! Each event is standalone and as the song is new each time, anyone can join at any stage. You just buy a ticket and show up. Singing for fun is the order of the day and we don't take ourselves too seriously. We don't do any performances, we just record the finished product at the end of the night for posterity!
EMAIL: thesingsongsocial@gmail.com
The Social Singers
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Sinéad Furlong
The Social Singers is a mixed level, non auditioned and non performance group.
Line tapes are provided if singers wish to sing at home or catch up on anything they've missed but songs are taught in session each week so there's no pressure to do so.
EMAIL:thevoicestudiowexford@gmail.com
The Tome Chanters
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Mary O’Connor
We are an intergenerational choir community choir based in Tuam. Born out of a love for singing, fun and friendship. The Tome Chanters are on a wonderful journey promoting community spirit and joy to all around us.
The Unity Singers
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CONDUCTOR:Sean o'Neill
4 part mixed choir singing sacred and choral music
EMAIL: pthck6@gmail.com
THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY CHOIR
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:KEARA SHEERAN
We rehearse on Mondays 7:30-9:30pm in the Galway Bay Hotel.
Choir singing is a socially inclusive activity that provides many opportunities for friendship, performance, and workshops.
All that is require in this non-auditioned choir is the ability to hold a tune (Which most people can!).
EMAIL:thevillagecommunitychoirgalway@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://www.kearasheeran.com/the-village-community-choir-join-us/
The Wild Atlantic Singers
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Lorna Salmon
"The Wild Atlantic Singers" is the name of the new student choir in the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway City.
Formed in October 2022, this student choir is directed by Lorna Salmon, a final year music student from University of Galway. With a great mix of nationalities in the choir, it has a real international flavour and they rehearse in ATU on Tuesdays from 6pm-7.30pm. It is supported by the ATU Galway-Mayo Students Union as one of their student societies
EMAIL: anita.mahony@atu.ie
Third Day Chorale
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Dr Edward Cetto
This Northside choir was founded as an oratorio choir in 1975 by Marie O’Shea, a native of Cork who studied music in UCC.
The choir gets its name from the Parish Church of Bayside Sutton- the Church of the Resurrection where the choir rehearses each Wednesday night from 7.45 – 10pm.
The choir has continued in its dedication to oratorio and sacred music and also sings many other styles of music including spirituals, ‘Pop’, songs from musicals, Irish Airs etc., has annual concerts in May and December and performs in a number of different locations throughout the year.
Dr Edward Cetto is director and a graduate of the Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford and the University of Iowa.
Friendship and fun while enjoying choral music, is the hallmark of the Third Day Chorale. New members are always welcome so please visit our website www.thirddaychorale.com."
WEBSITE:https://thirddaychorale.com
Tinahely Women's Choir
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:Ann Keary
A choir of very mixed ability, primarily created for social access in an area of scattered population.
Most are non readers, so learning is by rote. Repertoire spans from Spirituals, folk songs, Rutter, a Lauerdsen, Whitacre, one or two madrigals. Age group 45 plus
EMAIL: annkeary.gmcks@gmail.com
Tom Doyle
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:
A graduate of both UCC and CIT Cork School of Music, Tom Doyle is highly sought after as a musical director and pianist in Cork City and its environs.
As a choral enthusiast, Tom has had the pleasure of working with the Blackpool Parish Choir, Mayfield Gospel Choir, the Fleischmann Choir, Cork ETB Youth Choir, the workplace choirs at Musgraves and Cork County Council, Munster Rugby Supporters Choir Choir, Cantate, the choir at Presentation Secondary School Ballyphehane, the Willcolane Singers, and the Cork Garda Male Voice Choir. From 2008 - 15, Tom conducted the UCC Choral Society, helping to produce the ever-popular “Carols by Candlelight” in the Honan Chapel as well as winning several awards at international competitions in Ghent, Verona and Olomouc.
Tom lectures in conducting at the CIT Cork School of Music where he also directs the CSM Senior Orchestra and the musical theatre group Union.
WEBSITE:https://thomasdoyle.ie
Tredagh Singers
LOCATION:Louth
CONDUCTOR:Geraldine Doggett
Tredagh Singers, originally St Peter’s Choral Group, was established in 1970 by Eugene Mooney. This mixed- voice large choir prepares large scale sacred music works for performance in the Drogheda area which are performed with the assistance of local musicians and solo singers.
Tredagh also performs an annual Christmas concert and regularly performs as guests at other concerts in the Drogheda area. the choir rehearses on Mondays between 8 and 10 pm in St Ita’s School, Drogheda and is very welcoming of new members.
EMAIL:tredaghsingers@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://tredaghsingers.org
Trinity Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Caoimhe O’Connor
We are an Gospel Choir who welcome members of all faiths. We rehearse on Tuesday night from September to June. We sing once every two months in Christ Church Cathedral in Waterford City at the family service.
EMAIL: tgcwaterford@gmail.com
Tullamore Stage School Choirs
LOCATION:Offaly
CONDUCTOR:Regina McCarthy
EMAIL:info@tullamorestageschool.ie
WEBSITE:www.tullamorestageschool.ie
Ukedorys Ballaghaderreen Ukulele Group
LOCATION:Roscommon
CONDUCTOR:Mary Sheridan
A group of likeminded people who meet weekly to learn the ukulele and sing as a group
EMAIL:ukuleleballaghaderreen@yahoo.com
University of Galway Staff Singers
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Lorna Salmon
Choir was formed in 2013 and will celebrate ten years of being together next year. We cover a mixed bag, from fun simple pieces to more complicated choral works. The University of Galway staff choir consists of staff/retiree members, practice takes place presently once a week from 1 - 2pm.
EMAIL:alison.herbert@universityofgalway.ie
Vicini Vocal Ensemble
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Shauna Donnelly
EMAIL:vicinivocalensemble@gmail.com
Virginia Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Cavan
CONDUCTOR:
We are Virginia Gospel Choir. We formed in October 2004 after a member recognised the need for an energetic and vibrant choir in the community.
The choir initially got together through their desire to sing something 'different', and have continued because of the close friendship, sense of self-fulfilment,the pleasure we get from and bring to our audience, and finally the family we've become just by being in this choir.
We began singing simple melodies and easy harmonies, but we craved that "Spiritual Gospel Sound". When Gordon Chimbganda joined us, he introduced various Gospel artists and diverse Gospel styles to the choir. We embraced everything and a whole new sound opened up to us. We've fully embraced Gospel Music and its message. Our love of what we sing continues to grow and impact our lives and the many others who hear us.
EMAIL:virginiagospelchoir.com
Virtual Voices With Shane
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Shane Farrell
Virtual Voices was set up by Musical Director Shane Farrell from Loughrea in County Galway. This is an opportunity for lovers of music and singing to still attend rehearsals through an online platform with the idea of putting on concerts and various performances throughout the year.
EMAIL: virtualvoiceswithshane@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://www.facebook.com/virtualvoiceswithshane/
Vocem Darύ
LOCATION:Laois
CONDUCTOR:Anne Moylan
Vocem Darύ choir was founded in Durrow in 2017 and has established itself as a vibrant part of the local community for women of all ages. From the beginning, the choir actively participated in choral events and festivals, both local and national and have discovered that we thrive on performing in front of an audience, singing everything from rock to light classical. We focus on creating beautiful music, making friends and having fun.
EMAIL: dmkdowling@gmail.com
Voci Ladies Choir
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:
Based in Waterford, South East Ireland, Voci is a female voice choir founded by Anne Barry and currently conducted by Fintan Scanlon.
Since its establishment in 2005, the choir has been contributing to the musical life of the city, giving recitals and sharing concerts with other local groups. Voci has had competitive successes at Arklow and New Ross Choral Festivals. The choir's repertoire explores a range of music from early polyphony to arrangements of light music and also includes music by Irish composers. The choir recently sang at the St. Patrick's Day Mass for the Irish Community in Rome and also performed in The Pantheon and Teatro Don Bosco.
EMAIL:vociwaterford@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://voci.ie
Voculeles
LOCATION:Meath
CONDUCTOR:Fiona Mc Mahon
We are a fun and happy group of singers. We play ukeleles and harmonise to popular songs. We meet once a week and enjoy the benefits of this holistic approach to music.
VoiceOver
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Cordelia Burke
VoiceOver choir is a small dedicated group of experienced singers based in Dungarvan Co. Waterford who love to sing from popular to classical pieces.
From its establishment by Mary Lawless in Autumn 2014 the Choirs highlights include; performing on air as part of RTE Lyric FM’s Carol for Christmas Competition 2015 ;participating in the official ceremonies for Ireland 2016 singing our especially commissioned Centenary music, hosting an Autumn Concert with guest Soprano Cara O’Sullivan and singing solo and with massed choirs in Waterford Lions Club WLR FM Christmas Appeal Concert 2016. We practice on Tuesday nights from 7.30 – 9pm. Find and like us on FB.
EMAIL:voiceover365@gmail.com
Voices of Bray Community Choir
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:John Ivory
Voices of Bray focuses on a repertoire of popular and occasional light classical music, with a firm emphasis on singing for fun. The choir also aims to foster a community spirit and social interaction among members and to promote well-being through the enjoyment of singing. Rehearsals take place on a weekly basis with full concert performances several times each year. The choir has also participated in choral competitions both in Ireland and overseas, having twice taken part in the North Wales Choral Festival. Apart from the entertainment factor, concert performances are undertaken as charity fundraising events. To date (2023) the choir has raised over €75,000 for various local charities and causes.
EMAIL:jwivory@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://vobcc.org
Voices of Cork Community Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Jimmy Brockie
Voices of Cork is a four part harmony community choir. Formed in 2005 with Cork’s appointment as the ‘European Capital of Culture’ . The aim of the choir is to provide good choral music within the community with particular focus on people with limited access to such music and to give members of the community an opportunity to participate and become members of the choir, regardless of prior experience. The choir’s focus is on community involvement and this can be seen in their interactive workshops with members of the community from the very young to the very old. The choir performs in a wide range of venues including Cork City Hall, Nursing Homes, Hospitals etc. Members of the choir are men and women of all ages from diverse backgrounds and are drawn from all over Cork. The choir is run by a committee who are all members of the choir. It is a lively choir and repertoire includes popular songs, ballads, jazz etc. Rehearsals are conducted every Wednesday night at St Patrick’s National School on Gardiner’s Hill Co.rk
EMAIL:voicesofcork@gmail.com
Voices of Gorey
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Emma Hughes
Voices of Gorey is a brand new all-female community choir starting January 2024. Our ethos is friendship through music. There is no audition process - all are welcome regardless of past experience or singing ability. If you have a desire to sing in a fun, friendly, non-judgemental setting and would like to get out and make some social connections with other women in the area, then why not come along! What have you got to lose?! Bit of escapism once a week. This could be the start of something wonderful! Follow the Voices of Gorey Facebook page for more details.
EMAIL:emmamaevehughes@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://voicesofgorey@gmail.com
Voices of Hope
LOCATION:Dublin
CONDUCTOR:Jennifer Grundulis
EMAIL:info@move4parkinsons.com
WEBSITE:www.move4parkinsons.com
Voices of Limerick
LOCATION:Limerick
CONDUCTOR:Colette Davis
Founded in 1992, Voices of Limerick is a mixed voice choir SATB of approximately 40 members whose aim is to foster an understanding and love of choral music.
Voices of Limerick has a varied repertoire from religious to secular and has also performed works which have been arranged especially for the choir itself. The choir has performed several times in the University Concert Hall and also in venues throughout the country.
Voices of Limerick has sung with many great artists and has taken part in many charitable events and festivals. Colette Davis is the musical director whose knowledge, talent and teaching abilities are widely acknowledged.
Rehearsal takes place on Monday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 in Mary Immaculate College.
The choir is regularly looking for new members. If you enjoy singing and have often thought of joining a choir we would like to meet you. Please contact our secretary Mary by phone or email addresses below.
EMAIL:voicesoflimerick@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://voicesoflimerick.com
Voices of Spring Community Choir
LOCATION:Kildare
CONDUCTOR:Sadhbh O Sullivan
Voices of Spring is an inclusive and intergenerational choir. Established in February of 2017, the choir was founded with the aim of supporting people living with dementia, their carers and the wider community. Since its birth it has evolved and spread its wings to welcome people from all walks of life.
Currently homed in The Mill Community Centre in the heart of Celbridge, the choir meets weekly to develop their repertoire, singing skills and harmonies for regular performances that include Culture Night, Christmas and collaborations with many other ensembles from Co. Kildare.
The choir is a strategic partnership between Kildare County Council's Age Friendly Alliance and Arts Service and its Arts and Health Specialist, the HSE, and our musical director Sadhbh O’Sullivan to further develop music and health within the county. This is a sister choir to Past Times Community Choir in Naas.
It is open to all and provide supports for everyone to participate regardless of mobility, ability and communicative impairments. We currently have a waiting list for new members but always try to provide immediate opportunities for those who are living with dementia, those in isolation or anyone experiencing ill health.
EMAIL: voicesofspringcommunitychoir@gmail.com
Voices of the Boyne
LOCATION:Louth
CONDUCTOR:Claire Grogan
Voices of the Boyne is a female-voice choir that emerged from a group of women interested in singing that responded to a Facebook post last year. They first came together in September 2018.
EMAIL: votb18@gmail.com
Voices of the Derg
LOCATION:Clare
CONDUCTOR:Richard Pomfret
Voices of the Derg are a friendly and welcoming community choir based in the twin-town of Killaloe-Ballina.
Voices of the Derg are a friendly and welcoming community choir based in the twin-towns of Killaloe-Ballina.
They are under the musical direction of Richard Pomfret and are a 40+ member choir made up of men and women from a variety of backgrounds.
The group pride themselves on delivering a fun and lively performance of a varied repertoire of music.
The choir welcomes the opportunity to perform at concerts (local, national and international), festivals and charitable events.
Their motto is 'I don't sing because I am happy.... I am happy because I sing'
Vox Orbis
LOCATION:Galway
CONDUCTOR:Mark Keane
Vox Orbis is a female voice choir from Galway and directed by Mark Keane. Earlier this year they won the Philip Ui Laoghaire Trophy at the Cork International Choral Festival for the performance of a choral work in Irish, and gave the Irish premiere of Kim Arnesen’s Magnificat with the ConTempo Quartet. In November they performed at the American Cathedral in Paris, performing a cappella music for upper-voices inspired by the theme of light. The choir enjoy performing diverse music programmes from Plainchant to the present day.
EMAIL:opi.keane@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://voxorbis.ie
Waterford High Hopes Choir
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Stephen Flynn
In 2014 RTE commissioned a documentary made by the conductor David Brophy to highlight the plight of people experiencing homelessness and how music and collective singing can be a healing bond.
David found men and women from the hostels in Waterford that took part and the Waterford High Hopes Choir was born. Today we are still going strong with a membership that still includes some of the founder members. We sing to support people experiencing homelessness and suffering with mental health issues and addictions.
EMAIL:highhopeschoirwaterford@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://waterfordhighhopeschoir.com
Waterford Male Voice Choir
LOCATION:Waterford
CONDUCTOR:Cian O'Carroll
Waterford Male Voice Choir, now in its tenth year, has become one of the premier male voice choirs in the country.
From an initial group of just ten members, the choir has gone from strength to strength and now has 50 singers. The choir's wide, varied repertoire is drawn from around the world. The choir is directed by Cian O’Carroll and ably assisted by Cecilia Kehoe as accompanist. The choir rehearses on Tuesdays from 8pm at Glor Na Mara Primary School, Tramore, Co. Waterford.
EMAIL: waterfordmvc@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://waterfordmalevoicechoir.com
West Sligo Singers
LOCATION:Sligo
CONDUCTOR:Karen Gough
Community choir, we sing for the pleasure of it, no competitions. We perform in community venues, we join with our local Active Age group to sing on the beach for The Dawn Chorus. We are a friendly, welcoming group. We welcome new members.
EMAIL:mcnamee.carmel@gmail.com
West Wicklow Voices
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:Conor O'Reilly
West Wicklow Voices (WWV) is an adult community choir in existence for seven years under the musical directorship of Conor O'Reilly. WWV selects pieces mostly from the classical repertoire and the weekly rehearsals culminate in concerts at Christmas and midsummer.
EMAIL: conor.o.reilly.music@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://westwicklowvoices.wixsite.com/home
Westport Town Hall Community Choir
LOCATION:Mayo
CONDUCTOR:Catherine McGlinchey
EMAIL:catherinejmcglinchey@gmail.com
Wexford Festival Singers
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:
Wexford Festival Singers were established in 1975 and since its foundation the choir has sung in almost every Wexford Festival Opera.
Wexford Festival Singers were established in 1975 and since its foundation the choir has sung in almost every Wexford Festival Opera. WFS has performed many of the great works in the choral repertoire including the Requiems of Brahms, Mozart, Cherubini and Fauré, Rossini’s and Dvorák’s Stabat Mater and Stravinsky’s Les Noces. As well as performing regular concerts throughout the year, we hold several social events for our members, which include outings, barbeques, picnics, etc.
We rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm to 10.00pm in the Friary Hall Meeting Room in Wexford Town from September to June.Our rehearsals are FUN! We place a big emphasis on the social side of the choir. Please contact us or you can just come along to one of our rehearsals.We have members travelling from all over Wexford, and as far as Arklow, Wateford and beyond, who car pool to rehearsals.
White Horse Gospel Choir
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Aoibheann Carey-Philpott
Founded in September 2019, we are a joyous choir of 90 members from across Cork.
With mixed voice and a shared love of the uplifting, energetic experience that is Gospel music, our performances , both secular and spiritual are enriching for heart, mind and ears.
EMAIL: whgchoir@gmail.com
Wicklow Choral Society
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:James Bingham
Wicklow Choral Society is a mixed-voice amateur choir of 56 members, drawn from Wicklow Town and the surrounding areas. It was founded in 2002 under the name of the Wicklow Choral Group and changed to Wicklow Choral Society in 2008.
Our repertoire is mainly composed of classical music with the occasional foray into more modern pieces. We perform a major concert every May in St. Patrick's Church, with professional soloists and professional orchestral musicians, as well as a Christmas carol service in support of local charities. Rehearsals are held on Monday nights at 8pm from September through to May. Membership inquiries are always welcome.
EMAIL:wicklowchoralsociety@gmail.com
WEBSITE:https://wicklowchoralsociety.net
Wicklow Singers
LOCATION:Wicklow
CONDUCTOR:Frank Kelly
Following on the success of Wicklow Virtual Choir which, during the dreadful Covid Lockdown, kept peoples’ voices raised, as well as their spirits, Frank Kelly is starting a new choir in Wicklow for those who just want to sing!
What’s required - a love of singing and a friendly disposition!
What’s not required - the ability to read music or an audition!
Frank will draw on his more than 40 years of experience in choir training to bring out the best in you! Learning resources will be provided to help you, and voice coaching comes as part of the deal.
Rehearsals: Monday evenings 7:30-9:30 pm; Venue: Ecology Centre, Dominican College Campus.
EMAIL:fxjkelly@gmail.com
Wilcollane Singers
LOCATION:Cork
CONDUCTOR:Anne Dunphy
Formed in 1989 the Wilcollane Singers is an all female choir. The choir has distinguished itself at many levels of competition throughout Ireland, Europe and the United States.
We have performed at numerous charity concerts here in our own county of Cork. New members are always welcome to the choir where we also have lovely social occasions.
EMAIL:marymadd2006@hotmail.com
Wildsong Ensemble
LOCATION:Wexford
CONDUCTOR:Laura Hyland
Wildsong Ensemble is an experimental choir. We make our own music & performance through singing, improvising, and dreaming big.
We welcome people of all ages, stripes & abilities, from complete beginners to professional singers & artists alike. There are no auditions. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to take a chance on your voice – whatever it may sound like.
At the heart of the choir is the belief that artistic expression is innate, and that our world needs more spaces where we can explore our artistry together: Wildsong Ensemble is one such space.
Weekly workshops take place on Wednesdays from 7-9pm in either Wexford town (the Wexford Arts Centre or the Creative Hub), or in different outdoor locations close to Wexford town when the weather is good.
EMAIL: deemeehanbuttimer@gmail.com