Parish Choirs

Youth Choir l Adults's Choir l Unity Gospel Choir

Please select below for details of the choirs active in our parish

Youth Choir
Adult’s Choir
Unity Gospel Choir

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Youth Choir

Orlaith Maguire Director

Ashford Youth Choir consists of about 30 local children. It is a community based choir, formed under the direction of Orlaith Maguire (Hdip MontED) in June 2008. To date they have put in tremendous work and have achieved a very high performance standard. The Choir usually lead the singing at 11.00 Mass in Ashford church each Sunday. Practices are held on Thursday evenings at 6.30 - 7.30 in Ashford church. Anyone wishing to come along and audition will be made very welcome. Another aspect of the choir's activities is fundraising for charitable purposes and community participation. In the last year the choir performed a Christmas Carol Service aid of Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children. The choir also performed at the Mount Usher "12 days of Christmas" fair, getting the local community into the Christmas spirit. Like many community activities, voluntary assistance and support are essential. Therefore a big 'thank you' to Fr Kevin & Fr Edward for their support, and also Therese Sheekey, Anna Ward, Karen Sheekey and Hillary Madden for their kind assistance. Orlaith can be contacted on 087 2433 133 or info@ashfordacademyofmusic.com with any queries, requests or offers of assistance.

Looking their best	Fr Kevin auditioning to join	Getting in the Christmas spirit	Mathew and Jemmia In full swing
Arklow Success March 2010 The Ashford Youth Choir took part in the Arklow Music Festival last Sunday 7th in front of a huge crowd that turned out to see all seven choirs compete.  Choirs came from Gorey, Avoca, Templerainey, Arklow, Baltinglass and Bearna Chle.   Ashford Choir were awarded a very high 83% and were complimented on their great energy, discipline and attention.  For their first time in competition this was an amazing result. Well done to all the children and to their parents for their great support and turn out on the day.

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Children's Choir l Adults's Choir l Unity Gospel Choir

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Adult's Choir

19th Century Organ Ashford Church

In Ashford Church the adult choir lead us in the expression of our liturgy in song at the Saturday vigil Mass as well at other special liturgical celebrations throughout the year. There is always room for new members to join the choir. Just decide to be there is all that’s required. Music and song bring such a lovely addition to our Masses, and the congregation are encouraged to join in. Parishioner are warmly invited to join the Ashford adult choir! Should you wish to take part please come to the choir gallery at the time of vigil Mass or make contact with Peter O’Hanlon at 40615 to discuss taking part in other celebrations.

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Unity Gospel Choir

Dr Neville Cox Director

The Unity Gospel Choir is a community choir, singing a wide range of traditional gospel music and contemporary pieces in the Gospel style. Members are drawn from the Ashford and Wicklow area, from all walks of life and from various churches of the Christian faith. The Choir regularly lead the singing at masses and services in Ashford, Killiskey, Newcastle and Wicklow parishes of the Catholic, Church of Ireland, Methodist and Presbyterian churches. As a community based choir they have also performed in local nursing homes and as part of community group activities such as the local ICA Christmas celebrations. The choir practices each Monday evening 7:30 to 8:30 in Killiskey parish church (Nuns Cross). Anyone wishing to join, should come along to the practice - sopranos, altos, tenors and basses are all welcome. An ability to read music or previous experience is not required - just a desire to sing in a relaxed, joyful group. Each spring the choir performs a fundraising concert supporting local and overseas charities. Since its foundation in autumn 2007 the choir has raised almost 10,000 Euros. Choir director Neville Cox can be contacted on 085-754 5898 with any enquiries.

Name in lights !

In action at Concert 2009

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