CU -Factor Auditions WOW….
Last Saturday saw the Temperance Hall, Loughrea burst to the seams with the crowd coming to audition for the CU - Factor Talent Competition. What was meant to be a two hour auditions turned out to be a day long event. And the level of talent surpassed all expectations. Individual acts of song, dance, music, storytelling, bands both as individuals and groups performed to the highest standard to gain a place in the final. Unfortunately all those who auditioned could not be taken into the final. After a long day and extremely difficult task for the judges, the final 15 acts were chosen.
The line - up for the final are as follows:
Brian Raftery - music & song
Mark Holohan - Storytelling
Shena Dyar - Singing
Michaela Madden - Singing
Kayla O’Connor - Singing
Niamh Casey - Singing
Erin McInerney - Singing
Danika Mitchell - Singing
Alannah Mooney & Caoimhe McHugh - Seanos Dancing
The O’Connor Sisters - Music & Song
Scoil Rince Ni Fhurain - Irish Dance Group
John Larkin - Instrumental Music
Emma Greally - Dancing
Joseph McGrath - Banjo
Clueless - 4 piece acoustic group
The final will take place on April 16th in The Temperance Hall at 7pm. A night of entertainment FREE of charge. A raffle will be held in aid of a local charity as in other years. So if you are looking for a great night out - why not come along to the CU - Factor final.
Naomh Breandan Credit Union first opened its doors in 1966. From humble beginnings the credit union has established itself over the years as an institution of the Galway area.
