When Kevin Kelly first suggested the idea of a gospel choir, which would sing at mass each Sunday, Edmond Grace, the pastoral director at the time had to try it. Kevin was the organist in Gardiner Street and - from head chorister of the Palestrina Choir to lead singer in a rock group with a weekly gig at the Brazen Head - he had wide performing experience. But what won Edmond over was Kevin’s enthusiasm - as well as their friendship which had been growing for over three years..

The very first meeting of choir was on 22 March 2000. After an informal social gathering in the choir room, they were brought up to the fully lit, but empty, church. It’s a historic building, not because 'great' events have happened there, but because for almost two hundred years ordinary people have come through the doors with their pain and their hope.

Appropriately enough, the gospel choir includes among its members, people from nearby and elsewhere who have strong family links with Gardiner Street. They also reflect Dublin as it is today, coming from diverse backgrounds in Ireland and elsewhere.... more >>