The Gandon Sessions #4 - The Songmartins Choir

The Gandon Sessions – Live Music in the Heart of Drumcondra

Step inside one of Drumcondra’s most beautiful historic landmarks and discover a night where music, history, and community meet.

Who are the Songmartins? They started when a group of local people came together in early 2018 with the idea of meeting regularly to sing. About 15 enthusiastic people turned up and soon after that Derek Verso was approached to lead them.

Now in 2026 this community mixed voice choir of over 50 voices is open to all and continues to grow from strength to strength in its shared love of the joy of singing together.

Rehearsals every Tuesday evening in the Ierne Social & Sport Club, Drumcondra and welcomes new members.

Songmartins 1 st concert was Christmas 2018 and in 2019 they sang carols outside the GPO for Fr McVerry Trust. In 2024 the choir was invited to sing at the final event of Marino 100 celebrations. This year has been a busy year: in April Songmartins sang in their first ever competition – the Dublin Feis Ceoil and was delighted to be placed in the top four of 9 participating choirs. In April, they performed to a full house in a concert in St Columba’s Church Iona Road with other choirs and soloists.

Since 2022 they have been performing 2 concerts annually with proceeds donated to St Francis Hospice, Raheny, as well as singing at Dublin Airport Christmas Entertainment Programme (to welcome passengers at Christmas) for the past 2 years. Songmartins are delighted to sing at the Gandon Concert Series here in Drumcondra Church.

Whether you live around the corner or across the city, this is your invitation to experience an unforgettable night of live music in a truly special setting. All proceeds help preserve and support our beloved local church — keeping its doors open for future generations.

Fourth session: Songmartins Choir

Tickets: €10 – available on Eventbrite or at the door

Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere — and be part of something that blends culture, community, and history.

Book now and bring a friend — let’s fill the Gandon Sessions with music and life!

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