Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre

Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre

Dr. Ronan Tynan is known for his versatile range of repertoire. It includes the operatic, oratorio, concert, and popular music genres. Dr. Tynan first gained international attention in 1994 after having won Go For It, a televised singing competition in the United Kingdom. A practicing orthopedist at the time, Dr. Tynan continued his music training at the Leinster School of Music and Drama in Dublin, Ireland and continued at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England earning a post-graduate Diploma in Voice. In 1998 he became a member of The Irish Tenors, a group with whom he continues to tour with today.

Through the years he has participated in Master Classes with Luciano Pavarotti, Italian tenor Ugo Benelli, Australian tenor Ken Neath, American tenor James King, and American soprano Cynthia Lawrence.

Dr. Tynan is currently the Alltech Visiting Artist in Residence with the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre teaching Vocal Performance, Voice and Repertoire classes with a focus in oratorio and opera at the undergraduate and graduate level. Dr. Tynan has appeared in concert halls across the United States and internationally. He is a Sony recording artist who has released more than 10 titles, 4 of which have achieved platinum status. Additionally, between 1981 and 1984, Dr. Tynan, a bi-lateral amputee, amassed eighteen gold medals and fourteen world records while participating in the Paralympics, of which he still holds nine.

Dr. Tynan has performed for four U.S. Presidents including President George H.W. Bush and President George W. Bush, as the single soloist at the funerals of both President George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan, and for President Clinton. As well, Dr. Tynan has sung for two Popes, Pope John Paul II at St. Peter’s Basilica and Pope Benedict at the Concert of Hope. He has also performed at numerous benefits and memorials for the New York Police and Fire Departments following 9/11 and continues to have a strong bond with those devoting their lives to public service. Dr. Tynan is also a sought after motivational speaker, having more than 30 engagements annually.

Dr. Tynan will perform in the Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre on Saturday the 10th of August

Ticket Prices: €30 | Doors Open 18:00pm | Event Starts 19:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: All music events held in Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre are for over 18’s.

Under 18’s are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult, have a full price ticket and are supervised in the venue at all times.

TICKETS FOR ALL EVENTS HELD IN BALLYKEEFFE AMPHITHEATRE ARE AVAILABLE AT:

EVENTBRITE

Kilkenny Book Centre (056 7762117)

Rollercoaster Records (056 7763669)

O’Connor’s Kilmanagh (056 7769240)

A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT AT BALLYKEEFFE AMPHITHEATRE