The Royal Theatre is delighted to invite you to An Evening With The Priests 8pm 15th May 2010.

Even in an industry that prides itself on having no rules, few pundits would have predicted that an unknown vocal group of practising priests from Northern Ireland, brothers, Fathers Eugene O Hagan, Martin O Hagan and David Delargy would become million sellers.  This is an overnight sensation that has been 30 years in the making, a dream story of world class talent wrapped up in an amazing true story spanning a turbulent lifetime of service and faith and music.

Featuring special guest Camilla Kerslake

It was at St. MacNissi’s College near Carnlough in Co Antrim, where Father Eugene O’Hagan, Father Martin O’Hagan and Father David Delargy met for the first time and realised their musical prowess as a singing trio. Nicknamed Holy Holy Holy by their peers due to their shared determination to enter the priesthood, it was a priest at their school who first noticed how talented they actually were.  After 20 years of being parish priests, Eugene, Martin and David’s talent was soon recognised by Sony Music after a scout sent a demo to Sony’s head office.   They signed a contract on the steps of Westminster Abbey in April 2008. The Priests were adamant to never allow their music commitments to stand in the way of their day jobs and parish obligations, and this is written into their contract.

Their debut album The Priests, and their second, Harmony, have sold over 2 million copies in more than 40 countries and topped the charts all over the world from New Zealand to Norway.

Since the release of their first album, The Priests have scooped the Guinness World Record for ‘Fastest-selling UK debut for a classical act’ and have been nominated for two Classical Brits. They have played in venues across the world, playing live to 3,000 people in Sydney and to 6,000 people at a homecoming gig in Belfast in June 2009. Other accolades include a personal invitation to sing for The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall as well as a performance in the presence of Mary McAleese and HM The Queen, for a peace and reconciliation charity.

Their rise to global stardom has been documented across the world, including headline features in the Washington Post, Time Magazine and Observer Music Monthly. They have appeared on TV shows worldwide with artists from Tom Jones to The Killers including the The Late Late Show, BBC’s coveted Jonathan Ross Show and the News at Ten with Sir Trevor MacDonald.
The Priests will perform songs including Ave Maria, Pie Jesu, Amazing Grace and You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Join The Priests and their orchestra for a concert not to be missed!

Tickets are available on www.ticketmaster.ie as well as from the Royal Theatre Box Office on 0818 300 000. Tickets are priced €37.50 incl. booking fee, other service charges may apply. Early Bird Ticket offer - Book before 31st March Tickets €33.50 including Booking fee. For further information please check the Royal Theatre website on: www.theroyal.ie or www.ticketmaster.ie