Sunday, October 16, 2011

A night for Manuela

I had the pleasure of working at the "Night for Manuela" concert which took place last Saturday October 15th in the Salthill Hotel.
This was the third annual "Night for Manuela" where her life was honored and celebrated by a host of Ireland's most well know artists. Manuela's parents Hans peter and Arlette were present and received great support from those who attended.
Being the father of three young kids, I find it very difficult to absorb the inhumane death that poor Manuela suffered......I don't know how her parents get through this horrific ordeal. To every action though, there is a reaction, and I tip my hat to all those that are involved in the Manuela Riedo Foundation. Those people are the "do'ers" of this world......rolled their sleeves up and brought something extremely positive out of this tragedy....and indeed helped give fellow Galwegians an opportunity to express their sorrow and support to the Riedo family.

Below are a selection of images from the concert.
MCs Seán Power and Lucia Evans

Sharan Condon

Sharon has the crowd up on their feet



Frances Black gave a very emotional performance



Trad on the Prom

Ger Fahy

Marc Roberts

Marc Roberts, special guest of Trad on the Prom

A dual between the fiddle and the bodhrán

Trad on the Prom

Artist Owen Durkan presents a portrit of manuela to Arlette and hans Peter (Manuela's parents)

The brilliant Lucia Evans, dons her music hat and shed's her MC hat for a short while.

Don Stiffe




Eurovision winner Nianh Kavanagh

Niamh and Lucia


Crystal Swing

Right back at you Derek!

Some energy from these lads!


Cora Smyth

The one and only Sharon!

The Grand Finale