Danny Boy performed by the RT National Symphony Orchestra with Sir James Galway & Audience

The audience in the University Concert Hall, Limerick spontaneously joining Sir James Galway and the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gavin Maloney, in a performance of Danny Boy on midsummer's night. The Bill Whelan Gala was a celebration of the Limerick-born composer to mark Limerick City of Culture 2014 and included the new RTE lyric fm commission “Linen & Lace“ written by Bill Whelan for flute and orchestra. The concert was broadcast and webcast live on RTE lyric fm.