The Clerks Choral of St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal, sing The Office Of Compline in plainsong

Sunday 1st May, 6pm
Church of St. Anne Shandon
Admission: FREE
Shandon, has become a regular feature of the Cork International Choral Festival.

The College of Clerks Choral in Youghal is an ancient institution, founded in 1464 by Thomas FitzGerald, Earl of Desmond. The College originally consisted of eight fellows and eight singing clerks – a choral foundation which was dissolved and reinstated a number of times over the centuries. The present choir represents the latest revival (2005) of the Clerks Choral directed by the much accomplished Ian Sexton.
Although the Clerks Choral remains informally associated with the magnificent Collegiate Church in Youghal, the group is most active in venues throughout Munster at Divine Service (of all denominations), weddings and concerts. The Clerks Choral regularly features on RTE Radio 1 and Lyric FM. They have also performed in England and their rendition of Compline in St. Anne’s Church,
​Compline is the last church service of the day; it is a contemplative office, with an emphasis on spiritual peace. All Welcome.