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Born in County Louth, Cathy Maguire is an Irish singer and songwriter who also dabbles in modeling, acting, and presenting TV shows. A prodigy, she recorded her first album at age 12 and completed her third album at age 17.

Born in County Galway, Gabriel Donohue is an Irish singer and songwriter who also plays the guitar, piano, bouzouki, mandolin, and other instruments. A prodigy, he was performing with the Leitrim Ramblers Ceili Band by age 14. He later joined Magic, a show band which had a few top hits in the Emerald Isle. He also did the TV thing.

This Saturday, Maguire and Donohue will join a talented ensemble to present Réalta Na Nollag, an Irish Christmas music concert that will include such favorites as “Christmas in Killarney,” “Wexford Carol,” “Don Oíche Ud in Mbeithel,” and “Ding Dong Merrily on High.” Plus, Murphy’s Lobster Bar, a Sunnyside establishment that won Best Appetizer at Queens Taste 2014, will provide mulled wine and mince pies.

Details after the jump…

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Details: Réalta Na Nollag: An Irish Christmas Music Spectacular, New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, December 20th, 1 pm, $22/$15 for seniors, students, and unemployed.

Top photo: Cathy Maguire FB; bottom photo: Gabriel Donohue FB


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