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45th East Durham Irish Festival Presents: RONAN TYNAN
Ronan Tynan is truly a modern day “Renaissance Man.” Faced with numerous challenges throughout his well documented life, he has persevered with enormous passion and determination. He attributes his success to his faith and the knowledge that the Man Above guides him through every door he opens. Introduced to international audiences as a member of the Irish Tenors, Tynan quickly became known for his unique voice and irresistible appeal. Following his mother’s advice to always follow your dreams, Tynan decided to launch a solo career, and has achieved the fame and adoration that could have existed only in the farthest reaches of his dreams.
Tynan’s singing offered the gentlest consolation at the funeral of President Ronald Reagan in the summer of 2004, when an international TV audience of more than 35 million heard him sing “Amazing Grace” and Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” at the personal invitation of Nancy Reagan. Ronan is also famous for his performances of “God Bless America” at Yankee Stadium during the seventh- inning stretch, which he says have been nothing short of unforgettable. In 2006 he started an affiliation with the Buffalo Sabres hockey team and has performed “God Bless America” at many of their games.
Ronan’s ability to simultaneously console and inspire is well-documented. In the wake of 9/11, the men and women of the New York Police Department and New York Fire Department and their families have been able to count on Ronan Tynan’s abiding concern and beautiful voice. Ronan has performed at benefits and memorial services for New York’s Finest and Bravest, and his singing softened the sorrow of many in the wake of the tragedy.
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE SUNDAY, MAY 29
JACK GAVIN STAGE
(Sponsored by Gavin’s Irish Country Inn & Nellie’s)
10AM - 11AM HOLY MASS Celebrated by Fr Richard Fragomeni Music by Andy Cooney and The Hibernian Festival Singers
PETER McKIERNAN STAGE
(Sponsored by Guaranteed Irish Imports, East Durham)
11:15 - 11:30 AM 11:30 - 11:45 AM 11:45 - 12 PM
12 PM - 1:15 PM 1:15 - 1:45 PM 1:45 - 2:30 PM 3PM - 4:30PM 5:15PM - 6:30PM
COLOR GUARD
HONOREES
THE PIPES & DRUMS OF GREEN ANDY COONEY & HIS BAND FARRELL SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING SUSAN & GERARD
GET UP JACK
NINE MILE HOUSE
1:45PM - 3PM 3:30PM - 4:30 4:45PM - 6PM
THE YOUNG WOLFETONES THE BYRNES BROTHERS TOM COMERFORD
MATTY McGRATH PUB STAGE
(Sponsored by McGraths Pub, Bed & Breakfast)
12 PM - 12:15 12:15 - 12:45 1PM - 2PM
2:30 - 3:45
4PM - 4:30PM 4:00PM - 4:15PM 4:30PM - 6PM
THE PIPES & DRUMS OF GREEN HIBERNIAN FESTIVAL SINGERS RONAN TYNAN
THE NARROWBACKS
SEAMUS KELLEHER
THE PIPES & DRUMS OF GREEN YOUNG DUBLINERS
2:30 - 3PM 4:30 - 5:15PM 6:30 - 8PM
JIMMY GALLAGHER DARREN KIELY ONE SHOT PADDY
Schedule subject to change.
TOM McGOLDRICK STAGE
(Stage Donated by The City of Kingston)