The first Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass took place on 7 May, 2000 with two keyboards and sixteen singers - twelve female and four male. The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass marks the opening of a new chapter in the story of St. Francis Xavier's church in Gardiner Street. This story is part of Dublin's heritage, probably since the laying of the foundation stone in 1829. So what is this new chapter about?...

The choir now under the musical direction of Louise Foxe, is still spreading the good news as far and as wide as possible. Over the last two years, the choir and band have played in various venues ranging from schools for disabled children, prisons, charity events, and large scale concerts as well as the weekly mass in Gardiner Street.

The energy and spirit which exudes from their performances is truly amazing. Every Sunday over 40 people take the time out of their own lives to worship, sing and rejoice as part of the choir and band, a group of truly inspirational people whose love of music and each other helps to make the Gardiner Street gospel choir mass what it is..... more >>