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In Photos: Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn

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In Photos: Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn

Lámh Connects Choir at Christ Church Cathedral for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans

Brendan Keane

A very special memorial concert took place in Waterford recently in tribute to the late Carmel Nairn.

The event - held in Christ Church Cathedral - was also organised to raise money for Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome Ireland.

Waterford News & Star photographer, Joe Evans was there to capture images of those in attendance.

Photos of other events are also available to view here on the website under the 'Archive' section and collections of nostalgic photos from our archive, titled 'Colourful Memories of Waterford', volumes one and two, are currently available as fantastic photobooks on sale at The Book Centre, in-store or through our office on Gladstone Street. 

Hard copy prints of photos are also available to buy through our office.

dean Bruce Hayes and Sarah McBride, at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans
dean Bruce Hayes and Sarah McBride, at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans

St. Mary's Choir, Bunclody, at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans
St. Mary's Choir, Bunclody, at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans

Martha and Friends at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans
Martha and Friends at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans

Dordán Choir members, at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans
Dordán Choir members, at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans

John Mitchell, Secretary of the Irish Guide Dogs, Deputy Mayor Cllr Declan Barry and Aidan Stacey CEO of Down Syndrome Ireland, at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans
John Mitchell, Secretary of the Irish Guide Dogs, Deputy Mayor Cllr Declan Barry and Aidan Stacey CEO of Down Syndrome Ireland, at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans

Notable Works, at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans
Notable Works, at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans

Dordán Choir members, at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans
Dordán Choir members, at Christ Church Cathedral, for a Memorial Concert in memory of Carmel Nairn and in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and Down Syndrome. Photo: Joe Evans

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