After an amazing three-year journey, the time has come for our final social event and fundraiser! Join us on Friday, 8th November at the Annebrooke House Hotel for Capt. Paddy & Lucky’s Last Shout Hooley Night—an evening filled with music, dancing, and comedy.The night will be showcasing the creativity of local talent from Emper, Ballynacargy, and Mullingar, along with contributors from outside Westmeath. A delicious buffet will be provided, and we can’t wait to see as many of you as possible as we celebrate the past three years while raising funds for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice and Dogs Trust Ireland.
· The Emper Community Session Players will be bringing us Traditional Irish Music with the very talented people of Emper, Ballynacarigy, Co Westmeath. They will be showing us how the local talent can bring communities together.
· Danny Lewin - After spending 8 years touring the USA with Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, Danny is bringing his world-class footwork to the Annebrooke House Hotel. Get ready for a toe-tapping, high-energy routine—we’re hoping for a dash of Lord of the Dance and Riverdance magic too!
· The young musicians of Emper School, aged 6–12 - We visited their school as part of Heritage Week, where our duo received such a warm response that the children themselves asked if they could perform at our event. We were deeply touched by their enthusiasm, and we are proud to feature them early in the evening on 8th November.
· Willie Kavanagh - will be performing both solo and alongside the Emper Community Session players. Winner of the Senior Banjo title at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 1979, Willie’s remarkable talent continues to inspire, and we eagerly look forward to his performance on 8th November.
· Kevin Lyster — a super talented Irish dance teacher, choreographer, producer, writer, and director. Kevin is also the founder of the highly successful Emerald Lakes Academy of Irish Dance, based in Rochfortbridge, near Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. He is now hoping to collaborate with our duo by sharing some creative ideas for The Last Shout Hooley.
· Larrisa Tormey - "Larissa Tormey is an award-winning singer and songwriter based in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath, Ireland. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, she has released five acclaimed studio albums and built a strong following for her emotional songs and versatile voice. Larissa’s music blends pop, folk, and contemporary influences, and her songs have reached international audiences — including one selected for Norway’s Eurovision preselection in 2024 and winning the Irish Eurovision final in 2025. Passionate about storytelling through music, Larissa also collaborates with artists across Europe and writes for various music projects and competitions. Her performances are known for their emotional depth, authenticity, and connection with the audience, making her a truly captivating presence on stage. "
· Enda Seery - Enda Seery is a traditional Irish musician, composer, singer, and teacher from Streamstown, Co. Westmeath. To date, Enda has released three critically acclaimed albums: The Winding Clock (2010), Peace of the Countryside (2013), and Raining Notes (2018). Enda is heavily involved with the promotion of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann as Chairperson of Castletown Geoghegan CCÉ and Vice-Chairperson of Westmeath Co. Board of CCÉ and he regularly adjudicates at Fleadhanna all over Ireland at County, Provincial, and All Ireland level.