Mick Hanly and Friends
Irish Cultural Centre5 Black's Rd, London
Until 23 Nov
About this event
Three acclaimed Irish musicians. One unforgettable evening of songs, stories and masterful musicianship. Limerick born Singer/Songwriter Mick Hanly, now longtime resident of Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny teams up with fellow Moving Hearts members, Anto Drennan and Eoghan O’Neill…for a trip to the Irish Cultural Centre in London on Sunday 22nd of November 2026 Hanly is regarded as one of Ireland’s finest songwriters. His songs have been covered by luminaries such as, Mary Black, Christy Moore, Dolores Keane, Delbert McClinton, etc….His song Past The Point of Rescue, sung by Hal Ketchum went to No2. in the American Billboard Chart and was BMI’s most played country song on Radio in 1992. In 2002 the the song passed 2 million radio plays in the US, and is still a favourite among Irish audiences. The guitar skills of Anto Drennan are widely sought after by such luminaries as Mike & The Mechanics, The Corrs, Clannad, Paul Brady, Moving Hearts etc. His playing in always sympathetic….and dynamic when the need arises. Eoghan O’Neill is also in the same league. Founding member of Moving Hearts, he also toured with Chris Rea, Riverdance (Musical director), Celtic Woman……he has also played on most of Mick’s albums, and produced Mick’s album Homeland.
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A different kind of night
Not the same tradition as the lineage above — a genuinely different thread to pull, if you want one.