Maintain Hope concert in January

A New Year Gala Concert is to be held in January to raise funds for the Maintain Hope children's charity, writes Brian Byrne.

Organised by the usual crew of friends of Maintain Hope in Kilcullen, it is instead of the pre-Christmas one which has been held for many years.

"With people very busy in the run-up to Christmas, and so much on, we decided to change the date this year," says John Martin. "In the dark and sometimes dreary days of Post-Christmas, we thought we would provide a bit of relief at that time."

The date is 17 January, once more in the Town Hall Theatre, and the regular format of music, song, story and dance will be maintained at the usual top level of entertainment.

Tickets available from Berneys Chemists, 045 481497.