Erkina River Choir
A Choir for Everyone in the Community and Surrounding Area
Welcome to our community choir based in the town of Rathdowney, Co. Laois. We aim to bring people together to sing, have fun and harmonise in a range of musical styles – Irish traditional, folk, pop, and spiritual songs. Whether you want to learn new tunes, make lifelong friends, or support local fundraisers, everyone is welcome to join our musical family.
Sing Together in Harmony
Erkina River Choir sing folk, traditional, pop, spiritual and everything in between. We aim to connect people through music, gain confidence and enjoy ourselves as a community. We will try to support local fundraisers, where possible and are happy to speak to you if you would like us to come and sing at an event (see contact form below).
Irish Traditional, Folk, Pop, and Spiritual Songs
This section highlights a vibrant community coming together throughusic, harmonies, and local events.
Come and see us perform throughout the Christmas period! – Upcoming Events
Christmas Party – November 28th @ 4.30pm – Cuan Bhríde Party – Private Booking
Christmas Lights, Rathdowney – Saturday, November 28th @ 6.30pm – Turning on of the Christmas lights in Rathdowney
Santa at GAA Auction, Rathdowney – Sunday, November 29th @ 1-2pm.
Errill Christmas Party – Sunday 6th December @ 2pm – St. Bernadette’s Hall, Erill
Art Installation by Marie Brett – Sunday 6th December @ 5pm – Williams’s of the Square, Rathdowney
Surprise Carolling in Rathdowney – Sunday, 20th December (evening time) – Where, when, what? – To be revealed!
Weekly Rehearsals
Meet every Thursday at 8pm to sing together, learn harmonies, have a cup of tea and enjoy the community buzz!
Practice Recordings and Lyrics – Sing at home
Access practice tracks and lyrics so you can sing along at home between rehearsals!
Community Events
Support local fundraisers and wonderful performances throughout the year.
How to Join the Choir
Join us for upcoming rehearsals and community performances, where we share the joy of Irish traditional, folk, pop, and spiritual songs with everyone Please see contact form below to let us know you’re interested and we will send you a link to our membership form. Thank you.
Thursday Weekly Rehearsal
Time:
8pm
Venue: Tuothy’s Bar (backroom)
We meet every Thursday at 8pm to learn new harmonies and enjoy singing together.
Community Fundraiser
When:
Place:
Supporting local causes with uplifting folk, tradition, pop, world and spiritual songs in Rathdowney.
Seasonal Choir Workshop
Day:
Spot:
To be confirmed
