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Dun Laoghaire Choral Society

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SATB choir of ~ 100 singers based in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Repertoire includes well-known and rarely performed choral works. Choir practice: Thursdays @ 7.30-10 PM. Music Director: John Doyle. Accompanist: Fergal Caulfield.

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These beautiful choral works are rarely performed in Dublin, so don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to enjoy them live!

Conductor: John Doyle

Soprano: Katy Kelly
Mezzo-soprano: Raphaela Mangan
Tenor: Conor Prendiville
Baritone: Gyula Nagy

Dun Laoghaire Consort
Leader: Brรณna Fitzgerald

31.10.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for our gorgeous concert of works from the late Romantic period!

Brahms: Schicksalslied
Bruckner: Mass in F minor

When: Sunday 16 November at 4.30 PM
Where: Church of the Assumption, Dalkey

Tickets: โ‚ฌ25/20 (conc.): tinyurl.com/DLCSBrucknerBrahms

#DLCS #dlcchoral #Dalkey

31.10.2025 16:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A new season begins for Dun Laoghaire Choral Society!!
Open Night is done, new members welcomed and we have already started work on some superb Bruckner & Brahms.
Watch this space for concert dates!! #DunLaoghaire #choralmusic #dlcs #dlcschoral

18.09.2025 19:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We also have some openings for new members in all four voice lines, especially the soprano, tenor and bass lines.

09.09.2025 22:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We have openings in all four voice lines, especially the soprano, tenor and bass lines.

When: Thursday 11 September @ 7.30 PM (doors open at 7.10 PM)

Where: Quaker Meeting House, Packenham Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, A94 H9D6

For more information, please email Denise at membershipdlcs@gmail.com

09.09.2025 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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JOIN US for our annual OPEN EVENING THIS THURSDAY!

ALL ARE WELCOME to join us for an evening of singing, chats and a cuppa!

DOORS OPEN AT 7.10 pm, ready for Open Evening to start at 7.30 pm. Eircode: A94 H9D6

For more info. and to register interest, please email Denise at membershipdlcs@gmail.com

09.09.2025 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you a secret singer or a seasoned choral pro?

We are a friendly community singing beautiful choral music and we'd love to meet you at our Open Evening. All are welcome for a sing-song and a cuppa! (details on image)

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18.08.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We have openings in all four voice lines, especially the tenor and bass lines.

For more information, please email Denise at membershipdlcs@gmail.com

Venue Eircode: A94 H9D6

Please share with anyone you think might be interested.

18.08.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A ravishing semi-staged performance of 'Cavalleria rusticana' last night under the baton of John Doyle with Katy Kelly (Santuzza), Victoria Massey (Lucia), Raphaela Mangan (Lola), Aaron Cawley (Turiddu), Gyula Nagy (Alfio), the Dun Laoghaire Consort, and DLCS as Sicilian villagers โค๏ธ

Bravo tutti! โญ

26.05.2025 20:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽต Opera Extravaganza ๐ŸŽต

Join us THIS SUNDAY at 7:30PM in the Church of Ireland, Monkstown for a fun-filled evening of opera, including some of your favourite choruses AND the entire iconic 'Cavelleria rusticana'! ๐Ÿงก

๐ŸŽซ tinyurl.com/DLCSOpera2025 / or on the door - but arrive early to secure your spot!

23.05.2025 14:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿฆ‹๐ŸŒธ Enjoy Pucciniโ€™s ENCHANTING Humming Chorus at our Evening of Opera! ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿฆ‹

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets on sale now: tinyurl.com/DLCSOpera2025 or on the door

#dlcs #dlcschoral #AnEveningOfOpera #Puccini #HummingChorus #Monkstown #ChurchOfIreland #southdublin #opera #choir #DunLaoghaire

23.05.2025 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”” Delight in Leoncavelloโ€™s JOYFUL Bell Chorus at our Evening of Opera! ๐Ÿ””

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets available now from Eventbrite tinyurl.com/DLCSOpera2025 / at door

#dlcs #dlcschoral #Leoncavello #BellChorus #monkstown #churchofireland #southdublin #choral

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21.05.2025 13:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ Revel in the POWER of Verdiโ€™s stirring โ€˜Va, Pensieroโ€™ at our Evening of Opera โœจ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets on sale now from Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/DLCSOpera2025

#dlcs #dlcschoral #verdi #vapensiero #monkstown #churchofireland #southdublin #choral

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06.05.2025 11:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us for the unmissable drama of Opera!

When: Sunday 25 May @ 7.30 PM

Where: Church of Ireland, Monkstown, Co. Dublin

Tickets: tinyurl.com/DLCSOpera2025

03.05.2025 14:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ Get ready for the magic of opera! ๐ŸŒŸ

Join Dun Laoghaire Choral Society for An Evening of Opera @ Monkstown Church on Sunday 25 May.

Experience Mascagni's thrilling Cavalleria rusticana semi-staged - plus selected opera choruses - in an exciting departure for DLCS!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ tinyurl.com/DLCSOpera2025

02.05.2025 15:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What a shot from Andrea Bocelliโ€™s page of us on stage with him, April 27th in the 3Arena!

29.04.2025 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In Pics: Andrea Bocelli wows Dublin's 3Arena on his 30th anniversary tour Andrea Bocelli celebrated his 30th anniversary with a much-anticipated concert at the 3Arena in Dublin on Sunday evening.

Our name in lights @3arenadublin on 27/28 April as we sang with Maestro Andrea Bocelli โญ
extra.ie/2025/04/28/e...
#andreabocelli #dunlaoghairechoralsociety #choralmusic
Reels/pix: www.facebook.com/dlchoralsoc/ www.instagram.com/dun_l_choral/ Apologies for not posting reels/pix here (tech issues).

29.04.2025 13:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On Thursday night, we had our final rehearsal in the beautiful surrounds of Monkstown Church of Ireland. We canโ€™t wait to perform this wonderful music on Sunday at 4pm. ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽป๐ŸŽผ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets at www.tinyurl.com/DLCSBaroqueS... or get tickets at the door on Sunday ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

05.04.2025 11:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ THIS SUNDAY! ๐ŸŒŸ Grab your tickets now and join us on Sunday in Monkstown for a real Baroque treat with over 80 voices, orchestra & soloists!
See you thereโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

www.tinyurl.com/DLCSBaroqueS...

05.04.2025 09:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
DLCS Spring Baroque concert featuring Bach, Albinoni and Handel Join Dun Laoghaire Choral Society and organist Fergal Caulfield for our Spring Baroque concert

๐Ÿ“… Date: Sunday 6 April
๐Ÿ“ Venue: Church of Ireland, Monkstown
๐ŸŽŸ Tickets: โ‚ฌ25 | Concessions โ‚ฌ20 | Students โ‚ฌ15 (online only)

Link to Eventbrite: www.tinyurl.com/DLCSBaroqueSpring2025

Secure your seat now and let the music transport you!

02.04.2025 12:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
DLCS Spring Baroque concert featuring Bach, Albinoni and Handel Join Dun Laoghaire Choral Society and organist Fergal Caulfield for our Spring Baroque concert

๐ŸŽผ Bachโ€™s Jesu, meine Freude โ€“ A masterpiece of depth and beauty
๐ŸŽผ Albinoniโ€™s Adagio in G minor โ€“ A hauntingly beautiful classic
๐ŸŽผ Handelโ€™s Dixit Dominus โ€“ A jubilant and powerful choral triumph

02.04.2025 12:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ถ Experience the Power and Beauty of Baroque! ๐Ÿ”ถ

Join Dun Laoghaire Choral Society under the direction of John Doyle for an unforgettable afternoon of soaring melodies and rich harmonies, featuring outstanding vocal soloists and the incredible Fergal Caulfield on organ.

See reply ๐Ÿ‘‡ for details.

02.04.2025 12:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dun Laoghaire Choral Society gratefully acknowledges the generosity of DLRCOCO Arts Office in awarding us a grant to support our musical outreach in 2025.

02.04.2025 11:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ถ MEET OUR WONDERFUL SOLOISTS ๐Ÿ”ถ

Fergal Caufield, Organist
Aisling Kenny, Soprano
Kelli-Ann Masterson, Soprano
Francesco Giusti, Countertenor
Conor Prendiville, Tenor
Eoin Foran, Baritone

Church of Ireland, Monkstown, Co. Dublin
Sunday 6 April @ 4PM

TICKETS: www.tinyurl.com/DLCSBaroqueSpring2025

02.04.2025 11:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dun Laoghaire Choral Society gratefully acknowledges the generosity of DLRCOCO Arts Office in awarding us a grant to support our musical outreach in 2025.

11.02.2025 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Limited edition student tickets for โ‚ฌ15 are available (online only) from Eventbrite for our sumptuous Spring Baroque Concert. Bach, Albinoni and Handel await you...

Date: Sunday 6 April
Time: 4 PM
Venue: Church of Ireland, Monkstown, Co. Dublin
Tickets: tinyurl.com/DLCSBaroqueS...

11.02.2025 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dun Laoghaire Choral Society gratefully acknowledges the generosity of DLRCOCO Arts Office in awarding us a grant to support our musical outreach in 2025.

11.02.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us in Monkstown Church of Ireland for our sumptuous Spring Baroque Concert, featuring one of Ireland's premier organists, Fergal Caulfield, and directed by John Doyle.

Details on image ๐Ÿ‘‡

Tickets: tinyurl.com/DLCSBaroqueS...

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๐Ÿ”ถ WATCH THIS SPACE ๐Ÿ”ถ

More news about our glorious spring concert coming soon...

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