President Mary McAleese with her husband Martin arriving for the concert

The stage is set

Ryan Tubridy compere for the night (facing camera to one side of the auditorium) introduces the first artist

Sharon Shannon accompanied by Jim Murray on guitar plays "The Whitestrand Sling"

Eimer Quinn sings "The Voice"

Fionnuala Hunt plays "Libertango"

Declan O'Rourke sings his own song "Galilleo"

Paul Brady sings his own song "The Island"

Brian Byrne - "Caravan"

David Adams (organ) and Bill Dowdall (flute) with the orchestra play "Silver Jubilee" composed by Shaun Davey for the occasion

The Chieftans

Matt Molloy and Paddy Moloney
"The Galician Overture"

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