Brian Kennedy Saturday 7th May 2022

One of Ireland’s most inspired and revered ambassadors of music, Brian Kennedy will be making a very welcome return to the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol on Saturday 7th May 2022 at 8.30pm.

Brian is first and foremost a live performer and songwriter declaring “music is my lifeblood.” Brian was the first international artist to record the incredibly uplifting anthem ‘You Raise Me Up’ by Secret Garden in 2001. His heart-wrenching LIVE performance of ‘You Raise Me Up’ at the funeral of Irish football legend George Best was released as a single and earned him a spot in the top 5 of the UK charts. His work with Van Morrison has been well documented. The Belfast legend invited Brian to a rehearsal one day that resulted in him being featured as guest lead singer on the now unforgettable ‘Blues & Soul Revue’ tour. His unique Irish voice can be heard harmonizing and answering Van on five of his major hit albums including “A Night In San Francisco” and “Days Like This.” Brian has done impromptu performances with Stevie Wonder at Ronnie Scotts in London and, incredibly and proudly, he is one of only a few to have also sung with the late legendary Jeff Buckley at Sin-É in New York.

Throughout the relentless touring with Van Morrison, Brian somehow managed to maintain a stream of chart-making albums. ‘A Better Man’ and ‘Now That I Know What I Want’, (both went platinum at No.1 and earned him the awards of Irish Best Male Artist and Irish Best Male Album), as did the highly acclaimed ‘Homebird’ and cover album ‘Interpretations'.

The surroundings of Dundalk Gaol will be the perfect venue to showcase Brian’s exquisite vocals so very early booking is advised.

Doors open at 8pm, Brian Kennedy will be onstage at 8.30pm.

You can book online at and tickets cost €30.00.

Tickets will also be available in the centre, or please contact us on 042 392 8887.

We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase except in the event of a cancellation of the performance.

If you love live music then why not come along to some other great bands coming to the Oriel Centre in 2022.