Each Year, the school concert allows the boys to showcase their talents, much to the appreciation of their families and the community! This document is a guide for parents about the concert.
What
dates will the concert be on this year? 
Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th
and Thursday 30th of May.
Can I
help with the Concert?
If you are available to help on any of the
three concert nights from 7pm-10:30pm or any part thereof please contact
Darragh Kelly (details below).
Does
this affect normal school hours?
Yes, to allow for additional rest, the
morning after your son performs in the concert he can arrive for school anytime up
until 10am. However, in the event that this does not suit your needs, the
school gates will be opened and supervision provided for any students arriving
at usual school times. Boys will finish school each day at the usual home time.
The school is closed entirely on Friday 31st of May as per the
School calendar.
When
& how can I buy tickets?
Tickets are on sale from Monday 20th
of May. Available to purchase directly from the School office or by sending
details of ticket requirements and payment into the school with your son.
How
much do tickets cost?
Each ticket is €10.
How
is seating assigned?
There is no seating number allocated. Some
seating at the front is reserved each night for invited guests.
Can I
buy tickets on the door?
It is best to buy the tickets, as above, as
soon as you decide your ticket needs. Some nights totally sell out. Sometimes
tickets are available to purchase on the door, however, we cannot guarantee
this will be the case.
Do
children need a ticket?
Each person attending the performance,
regardless of age, needs a ticket. This is due to Fire Safety requirements that
must be adhered to regarding the number of people in the school hall for each
performance.
Can
my son join us in the hall after his performance is complete?
Your son can join you ONLY if a ticket has
been purchased for him for that performance. Any child trying to enter without
a ticket will not be allowed into the hall. If necessary you can collect your
son from Room 11 after his costume change and return to the hall together
bringing his ticket.
What
night will my son perform?
Each class performs on two different nights
of the three, with the exception of 6th class, and the National
Children’s Choir Boys who will open each concert night this year. You should
have received details of which nights your son is performing from the class
teacher.
What
time should my son arrive at school on concert nights?
Each class will be given specific
instruction on what time to arrive at the school each night they are
performing.
What
happens after my sons performance?
After your son’s class performs they are
escorted off stage and back to a classroom to remover their costumes. The boys
are then taken to Room 11. Each class will be given a time from which they can
be collected from Room 11. However, if you are attending the performance and
wish to see the entire concert, and have no ticket for your son, the boys can
remain in Room 11 until the end of the concert, where they are supervised until
collection by parents.
How
do I collect my son if I am not at the concert?
If you are not at the concert on any of the
nights your son performs you can come to the back entrance of the school (the
white door), members of the parents council will be manning the door, so access
is possible throughout the evening. The class teacher will inform your son of
specific collection times.
Will
there be anything to eat?
The Parents Council operates a Tuck Shop
each night of the concert. Goodie bags contain a drink & some treats at a
cost of €2. They can be purchased by audience and by boys after they have
performed. There is a "non-fizzy" drink option.
Where
can I park?
The school car park is open for use each
night. The car park is manned by members of the Parents Council, in high
visibility jackets, to ensure optimum use of space and access in case of
emergencies. Please can you follow instruction on parking as requested. Parking
is at owners risk. Additional parking is also available on Griffith Avenue as usual. It is best to
avoid parking in the Church car park when attending the concert as the gates
are locked each night before the concert ends.