Celine Byrne's Kildare concert music to ears of McAuley Place
Celine Byrne perfromig in Lawlors Hotel in aid of McAuley Place Beaufort Project
Local chanteuse Celine Byrne was the star turn at a benefit concert in aid of McAuley Place which was held in Lawlor’s of Naas recently (30 January).
McAuley Place is a not-for-profit housing association in the former Convent of Mercy in Naas that caters to elderly residents, and this concert was in aid of what is known as the Beaufort development, which will see up to 43 more apartments added to the complex after the purchase of adjacent lands in November 2023.
The Celine Byrne concert is just one of many events hosted to raise funds for the much-needed expansion of McAuley Place, which will celebrate its silver anniversary (25th) this year.
Today, there are 53 apartments which are currently full, with a substantial waiting list.
Together with Kildare County Council and the support of the wider community this facility is striving to grow.
Caragh native Celine Byrne is now recognised nationally and internationally as one of the opera’s great stars and McAuley Place were delighted and honored to have her perform at this concert, accompanied on the night by pianist David Munro and John Molloy on bass.
General Manager of McAuley Place, Mark Hazzard commented that: “McAuley Place would like to sincerely thank Celine, David and John for a wonderful performance.
“We would also like to thank Lawlor’s Hotel for their continued support of McAuley Place and their staff were wonderful on the night.
“Thank you to our volunteers on the night and thank you to all that attended, we really are grateful for your support.”
