Coulter returning to Cork venue following sell-out concert last year

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023 - 23:11

Amy Campbell

PHIL Coulter is returning to Ballymaloe Grainstore in December, after a sold-out concert at the beautiful East Cork venue last year.

With a career spanning 50 years, Coulter composed the unofficial anthem of the Irish rugby team, ‘ Ireland’s Call’, and has written songs for a variety of artists, including Cliff Richard, Sadie Shaw, and The Bay City Rollers.

Coulter also penned some of the most renowned Luke Kelly ballads, including ‘ Scorn Not His Simplicity,’ and ‘ The Town I Loved So Well’.

‘Phil Coulter - Four Score and Then’ promises to be a celebration of the Derry man’s incredible musical journey, featuring performances as well as entertaining stories from his fascinating career in show business, and video footage of collaborations with the likes of Liam Neeson and Billy Connolly.

He will be joined on stage by long-time musical associates and special guests, including the outstanding young tenor from Derry, George Hutton.

Coulter’s wife, Geraldine Branagan, with whom he has six children, will also join him on the night.

Commenting on the upcoming event, Bree Allen, the operations manager at Ballymaloe Grainstore, said: “Phil Coulter really is music royalty and audiences were in raptures last December when he played here.

“He’s performed all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to The White House, so it’s truly an honour to welcome Phil back to Ballymaloe Grainstore for the second year running; we are already heavily booked for what promises to be a magical night during the festive season.”

‘Phil Coulter - Four Score and Then’ takes place at 8pm on Wednesday, December 6.