Veteran singer-songwriter Peggy Seeger celebrating her 87th birthday during her tour across Ireland
Peggy Seeger Returns to Ireland for a Memorable Tour
American folk singer Peggy Seeger is set to embark on a tour of Ireland, marking her return to the Emerald Isle 66 years after her first visit in 1956. The tour, which spans various venues across the country, is in support of her album "First Farewell," named Folk Album of the Year by Mojo Magazine in 2021.
The tour kicks off on 2 June at the Hawks Well Theatre in Sligo, where Seeger will perform alongside her son, Calum MacColl. This will be followed by an afternoon concert at St John's Arts Centre, Listowel on 6 June, and an evening concert on the same day at the Townhall Theatre, Cavan.
On 4 June, Seeger will perform at the Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, and on 7 June, she will return to St John's Arts Centre, Listowel for another evening concert. The following day, Seeger will perform at Róisín Dubh, Galway.
The tour continues with a stop at the Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick on 8 June, and the Doolin Folk Festival, Doolin on 12 June. On her 87th birthday, 17 June, Seeger will perform at the Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny, and at the Source Arts Centre, Thurles the following day.
Seeger will also perform at the Black Box, Belfast on 16 June and at Séamus Heaney Homeplace, Bellaghy on 15 June. The tour concludes at The White Horse, Ballincollig on 19 June.
Peggy Seeger, who finds touring easy due to her supportive team who handle most of the logistics, has expressed her excitement for this tour. She recalls her first visit to Ireland in 1956, where she met Sarah Makem and the Clancy family, and visited the home of Paddy Tunney. However, specific details about this visit are not provided in the available search results.
Seeger, who considers birthdays a good thing and considers it bad luck not to have them, has planned a small room fountain for her house to celebrate her 87th birthday. She does not recall celebrating any other birthday in Ireland.
Seeger, who is well-known for her contributions to folk music, particularly in the UK and Ireland, through her collaborations with her husband, Ewan MacColl, is looking forward to performing for her Irish fans once again.
Peggy Seeger, enthralled by the upcoming tour, reminisces about her first visit to Ireland in 1956, immersed in the company of celebrities like Sarah Makem and the Clancy family. Upon her 87th birthday, Seeger intends to celebrate with music, planning a small room fountain in her home.
