A Musical Treat for Residents of Avila Nursing Home

Residents of Avila Nursing Home had a special treat yesterday when Newry Chamber Music hosted a special afternoon of music for them.

Children from Flynn Performing Arts showed no sign of nerves when they stood up to sing some well known songs, including The Boys from the County Armagh, Star of the County Down, Isle of Hope Isle of Tears, The Hills of Sweet Lislea and many more.

It was part of Newry Chamber Music's community outreach initiative and Geraldine Kearns, Vice Chairperson, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was on hand to witness the breadth of young local talent our area has.

Joanne Quigley McParland, Newry Chamber Music organised the event with the help of Fiona Flynn, Flynn Performing Arts and Danny O'Neill who played the keyboard.

Kilmorey Care

Flynn Performing Arts singers who sang for residents of Avila Nursing Home in Bessbrook at a Newry Chamber Music event. Included back from left are: Brenda Larkin, Care Assistant, Avila; Fiona Flynn, Flynn Performing Arts; Joanne Quigley McParland, Newry Chamber Music; Cathal O'Neill, Manager, Kilmorey Care; Cllr Geraldine Kearns, Vice Chairperson, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council; Patricia O'Neill, Activities Co-Ordinator, Avila and Kimi Cuartero, Care Assistant, Avila. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Cousins Darragh Keenan and Niall Kane singing at Avila Nursing Home Bessbrook as part of a Newry Chamber music event with children from Flynn Performing Arts. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Cousins Darragh Keenan and Niall Kane singing at Avila Nursing Home Bessbrook as part of a Newry Chamber music event with children from Flynn Performing Arts. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Ellie Lavery singing at Avila Nursing Home Bessbrook as part of a Newry Chamber music event with children from Flynn Performing Arts. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Lucy Rice singing at Avila Nursing Home Bessbrook as part of a Newry Chamber music event with children from Flynn Performing Arts. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Lucy Rice singing at Avila Nursing Home Bessbrook as part of a Newry Chamber music event with children from Flynn Performing Arts. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Anna Farrell and Nora Jackson singing at Avila Nursing Home Bessbrook as part of a Newry Chamber music event with children from Flynn Performing Arts. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Anna Farrell, Lucy Rice and Nora Jackson singing at Avila Nursing Home Bessbrook as part of a Newry Chamber music event with children from Flynn Performing Arts. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Anna Farrell, Lucy Rice and Nora Jackson singing at Avila Nursing Home Bessbrook as part of a Newry Chamber music event with children from Flynn Performing Arts. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie