The Legend Of Luke Kelly

January 30th 1984 it is said that the whole of Ireland grieved the early death of

Dubliner Luke Kelly. He has left an indelible mark as being the greatest folk artist of the

20th Century and his music is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s cultural treasures.

Created and performed by the renowned Dublin singer and muti-instrumentalist Chris

Kavanagh, this 90 minute show with multi-vision background throughout brings the

audience on a journey through Luke’s music and has received rave reviews in Ireland and

abroad.

An overwhelming endorsement of authenticity is the huge amount of followers and

regular sell-out performances in Ireland’s most prestigious venues such as The Cork

Opera House, the Grand Opera House and Dublin’s Vicar Street which was even attended

by President Michael D Higgins & his wife Sabina.

In 2011 Chris was asked by John Sheahan to perform with The Dubliners on their German

tour and he also made a guest appearance on their 50th Anniversary Dvd and Luke’s

family are still in regular attendance at his Dublin concerts.

This exciting show brings to life that