The late Joe Monahan

Joe Monahan tribute concert takes place on Sunday

A free concert takes place in the Tullamore Court Hotel this Sunday, June 30 in tribute to the late Joe Monahan.

Organised by Rahan Comhaltas, the concert is expected to attract some 500 people from 8pm on the evening.

Acts to feature include Rahan Comhaltas, music from 'High Reel' (Coulahan's of Bohar), Ruaile Buaile, member of 'Echoes of Erin' who toured north America with Joe as MC in 2011, Brendan and Eileen O'Reilly and the Ballyroan Half Set.

Local ballad groups and past Comhaltas members are also expected on the night that will also include the launch of a commemorative CD with a selection of songs and a recitatino penned and performed by Joe's comrades in his honour.