Celerating the Irish: Irish Music on Tour (IMOT) Salisbury

Irish Music on Tour is back at Salisbury Rugby Club on Tuesday 8 December, with a night called Celebrating the Irish. It's a second edition at the club following a successful one last year, and the main set comes from four musicians: Eamonn Cotter on flute, Geraldine Cotter on piano, Maeve Donnelly on fiddle, and Conor Connolly on box. They'll be supported by Salisbury's own 'More Christy'.

There's a bit more to the evening than just the music. Sean Duggan will give a short speech about growing up in Salisbury in an Irish family, and anyone coming along is invited to bring photographs of Irish families or The Old Manor. It's a night that looks as much about the local community as the music on stage.

If you're not familiar with the organisers, Irish Music On Tour (IMOT) Salisbury is a not-for-profit that brings Irish musicians to the city and raises money for local charities. Its founder, Finbarr Sheehan, played his first gig in 1991 with Four Men and a Dog, and over the years the stage has hosted names like Altan, Lunasa, Lankum, Stockton's Wing, De Dannan, Sharon Shannon, Daoiri Farrell, Mary Coughlan, Eleanor McEvoy, Paddy Keenan, Matt Molloy, and Dermot Byrne. The main cause is Salisbury Hospice, for which the organisation has raised more than £6,000.

On the practical side, £2.50 from every ticket goes to Salisbury Hospice. If any tickets remain on the night, they'll be available on the door for £20. You can find more details at imotsalisbury.co.uk.