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A star-studded country music cabaret evening is being held in Newry next month to raise funds for the restoration of St Catherine's Dominican Church.
The event will take place on Thursday 26 March in the Miller Suite of the Canal Court Hotel, with doors opening at 7.00pm. All proceeds will go directly towards vital restoration works at the cherished landmark at the heart of the Newry community. The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in October 2025.
The Dominican Church Restoration Committee has secured an outstanding line-up of musical talent headed by Ireland's rising country and western star Gavin Gribben and his Band. Gavin will be joined on the night by the hugely popular Hugo Duncan, the acclaimed Ennis Brothers, and well-known local performers Leon and Kevin Kearney. The evening will be hosted by broadcaster Kevin McAllister.
St Catherine's Church holds immense architectural, spiritual and community significance and is currently the focus of a major conservation programme aimed at securing its future for generations to come.
Father Patrick Desmond, Prior of St Catherine's Church, expressed his gratitude to everyone involved ahead of the event. "I thank all the members of the Restoration Committee for their dedicated work to make this fundraising event happen. I call on all residents and Country and Western music fans from the Newry and Greater District Area to support this excellent evening and help raise as much as possible to ensure the renovation of the Church becomes a reality," he said.
Tickets are now on sale and are available from The Canal Court Hotel, The Lectio Centre adjacent to St Catherine's Church on and online via Eventbrite.
For further information contact the St Catherine's Dominican Church Restoration Committee at 07523616317.
