For the past seven years the show took place on a Friday afternoon, due to the phenomenal success of previous shows, the school decided to put on an evening show for all to enjoy. Despite the bad weather, a packed house was treated to some class music, drama, comedy and dancing.
Clare’s Got Talent runners up The Hazards opened the show with a fabulous rendition of The Killers’ Mr. Brightside’ and The Waterboy’s ‘Fisherman’s Blues’. Indeed Ronan O Connell lead singer with the Hazards played and sang his heart out all night long. The first years shone with their rendition of Perfect by Ed Sheeran and a melody of Christmas songs. The First Year and CBS trad groups kept the toes tapping all night. Duelling banjos with Evan Flanagan, Eoin Rouine and Niall Hegarty gave the concert a very distinctive sound. We also enjoyed some lovely classical pieces played by Adam Kenny and a poetic salute from Sean Rouine on his six years at the Monastery.
Both modern and traditional dancing were catered for in the form of a half set danced by Eoin and Cillian Rouine partnered by Eva and Aida Kenny. The TYs danced The Cha Cha Slide and treated us to a Tin Whistle recital. Jon O Connell’s Guitar ensemble plucked out a few classy tunes on their guitars. Invited guest Liam O Brien TG Ceoltóir Óg 2017 made some beautiful sounds. Not to be outdone by the students Rose Anne Healy and Gerry Sexton , from the teaching staff, got in on the act a treated us to a comedy act entitled’ Celine Dion meets Pavarotti’ The one and only Shane O Loughlin appeared twice on stage with two pieces of drama.
The show was produced by two stalwarts Marion Aherne and Ann O Brien ably assisted by Emma Jane Browne. Kieran Meehan and Jon O Connell did a superb job on sound and lighting, while MC for the night was in the experienced hands of Gerry Sexton. All in all a great night was had by all. Next stop The London Palladium!
