About
Summer Lunchtime Recitals at St Patrick's Church, Coleraine
The Summer Lunchtime Recitals are back in St Patrick's Church, Coleraine for 2025. Starting
on Thursday 31 July at 12.30pm the recitals run for four consecutive Thursdays through to
Thursday 21 August. Started some years ago by Reggie Patterson they were welcomed back
after a break during the pandemic. Ever popular, the recitals give a platform for professional
and amateur artistes. Admission is free of charge, however, donations to help cover costs
are welcome. The recitals begin at 12.30pm and are followed by a light lunch of sandwiches,
tea/coffee.
Thursday 31 July
Thursday 7 August
Fiona Gryson, the fabulous Dublin harpist enjoys a varied
career as a professional freelance harpist and teacher. She
is no stranger to Coleraine, having been a recitalist at St
Patrick's in 2023 and guest soloist for Cantemus Choir NI at
their Christmas concerts.
Niamh Wright with accompanist Fiona Gormley. Niamh is
an up and coming young mezzo soprano from Ballymena. St
Patrick's is delighted to give Niamh this recital opportunity.
Niamh finds deep joy in expressing the meaning behind
lyrics, telling the story behind the song and worshipping
God through voice and music.
Thursday 14 August Ruth McGinley is the highly acclaimed Derry-born pianist.
By age 16 Ruth had already gained widespread recognition
as one of Ireland's leading pianists, winning countless
accolades including the piano final of the BBC Young
Musician of the Year award. This is Ruth's first visit to St
Patrick's Coleraine – not to be missed!
Thursday 21 August Neale Agnew (organ) has worked with many of Ulster's
leading choral groups and his interest in liturgical music has
given him opportunities to perform at venues throughout
Ireland, in England, in Germany, in Austria and the USA.
Neale recently became an Associate of the Royal College of
Organists (ARCO).
