Dónal O Connor
Fri 07 Nov 2025
8pm
€15 plus booking Fee
Having spent his working life as an Environmental Health Officer he has recently retired and lives with his wife in the shadows of the Curlew mountains in North Roscommon.
Despite working fulltime he made space over the years to record three albums of original songs, tour the Folk Clubs of the UK extensively, tour Germany on a number of occasions and performed occasionally in Spain, USA, Australia and New Zealand.
He is an avid vegetable gardener, enjoys travel and cycling. He has recently completed a solo cycle from Achill, Co. Mayo to Auschwitz, Poland.
4 quotes relating to Donal O Connor
Christy Moore described his first album “It’s About Time” as “a pure joy”.
“O Connor captures beautifully the foibles of Irish life” (“Live at the Moving Stairs” album review)– Irish Times
Charlie MCGettigan described Donal as one of his favourite song writers.
“When you go to a Donal O
Connor gig you leave with the feeling of having made a new friend” – Dick Glasgow, Black Nun Folk Club, Co. Antrim
Doors open at 7pm gig starts 8pm
Please Note: The venue operates a pop up café which offers a range of liquid refreshments in exchange for CASH ONLY on the night. The Richmond Revival is in the centre of Fermoy and is accessible via Bus Éireann. There are also a number of ACCOMMODATION options available onsite ranging from budget double and twin rooms with a shared bathroom to a high end luxury suite. Campers and camper vans are also welcome. Email the venue directly for further information.
Please further note that by purchasing a ticket to this event you are effectively, as part of your admission fee, are joining the Richmond Reivial cultural activity appreciation club and are bound by the rules of said club. Namely, No alcohol is permitted to be brought onto the premisis. Abusive behaviour towards volunteer staff will not be tolerated and general antisococial behaviour including tresspass onto private areas of Richmond House, which is a private home will result in immediate suspension of club membership and admittence/ejection from the building. Otherwise, all is cool and you are welcome!
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: A minimum of 7 days notice ahead of the event date is required for refund requests. Refunds cannot be guaranteed if the request is made with less than 7 days notice. If the event is cancelled by the organiser, refunds will be issued automatically.
Doors 7pm - Gig 8pm
**online ticket sales close at 7pm on the night of the performance.
