Concert to mark 25 years since cherished voice lost

On 29 November 2001, the Irish music community lost one of its most cherished voices when Mic Christopher tragically passed away while on tour in the Netherlands.

Twenty-five years later, his life will be celebrated through a special tribute concert in one of his favourite West Cork haunts.

At the end of this month, members of Cork’s musical family will come together for Skylarkin' – The Songs of Mic Christopher at DeBarra’s in Clonakilty.

DeBarra’s was one of several special places on Mic’s musical journey and it was there that he celebrated his final birthday on 21 September 2001 with his friend and fellow wandering bard, the late Glen Hansard.

The tribute concert will feature performances by Christopher Luke, Ciarán Calnan, Dónal Tuipéar, Kealan Crowley, Dolcie Keogh, Valerie J. Deady, and special guests, who will come together to perform a selection of Mic's most loved songs.

Through music and storytelling, the concert will honour a songwriter whose work continues to resonate deeply with audiences and fellow musicians alike.

Skylarkin' – The Songs of Mic Christopher takes place on 29 November in DeBarra’s, Clonakilty from 7-10pm.