After captivating audiences at prestigious venues across Ireland, including The Helix, Cork Opera House, and UCH Limerick throughout 2025, this spectacular production returns in 2026—bigger, bolder, and by popular demand.
From the moment the curtain rises, attendees can expect a truly immersive musical journey. The show features world-class vocals from award-winning Irish tenor Alan Fitzsimons, whose powerful and emotive performances have earned widespread acclaim, alongside the breathtaking voice of Galway soprano Rachel Goode. Together, they deliver a spine-tingling experience that blends passion, precision, and pure vocal excellence.
Audiences will be treated to a stunning selection of beloved classical and crossover masterpieces. From the soaring beauty of “Time to Say Goodbye” and the emotional depth of “The Prayer” to the iconic and electrifying “Nessun Dorma,” every performance is designed to captivate and inspire. Each song is brought to life with a fresh energy that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.
The atmosphere throughout the evening is nothing short of magical. With exceptional live classical accompaniment, high-quality staging, and visually striking audiovisual elements, the production creates an immersive concert experience that resonates long after the final note. At 1 hour and 30 minutes, the show offers a perfectly paced evening of entertainment that leaves audiences and even venue staff talking long after the curtain falls.
Following glowing 5-star reviews and overwhelming audience demand, this returning tour promises to be one of the must-see live music events of 2026. Whether you're a long-time fan of classical music or simply looking for a memorable night out, this show delivers a powerful and uplifting experience that appeals to all.
Secure your seat now and discover why audiences across Ireland are calling this one of the most captivating live performances of the year.
Dearbhla has been practicing yoga for over 20 years, the more she practiced she noticed how grounded and calm she was after yoga. In time the physical rewards became secondary to the mental and spiritual impact of her practice. Yoga and meditation has both become an integral part of her daily life.
Dearbhla currently practices and teaches Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative yoga and Meditation.And she believes through the practice of yoga we can find balance, clarity and stillness of the mind.
Dearbhla has trained extensively and has vast experience teaching retreats both in Ireland and Internationally, she has been the resident teacher at the Cliffs of Moher for 4 years. She also teaches in Little Bird and Samadhi yoga. And in 2020 and 2021 Dearbhla has been teaching online via Zoom!
Dearbhla is very interested in healing and trauma in the body, her retreats have a focus on healing and letting go of all stress, connecting to a place of peace and calm that is always there.
For more information on Dearbhla visit http://dearbhlaglynn.com/
Ballymaloe House has a reputation for delivering delicious food. All meals will be served in the beautiful surroundings of the Ballymaloe Dining rooms with produce sourced from the walled garden and local area. Each meal will be a delicious experience to nourish and rejuvenate.
Dearbhla will lead a warming Vinyasa flow practice in the mornings. Practicing several sun salutations with a different variations. The overall practice is slow, moving mindfully with the breath. Holding some poses a little longer to develop strength and generate warmth in the body. We will flow through different transitions improving overall body awareness and opening the joints, while also strengthening and lengthening the muscles. The practice is slow, warming and requires some physical stamina yet it has a lovely meditative and mindful quality to it. Dearbhla will offer modifications for any of the more challenging poses and rest is always an option! Creating an overall feeling of stillness and calm.
This is a lovely practice which focuses on breathing, stretching and relaxing before lunch.
Slow down, unwind and restore your energy with a ninety minute Yin Yoga and restorative practice, aiming to calm the mind, stretch and relax the body. This two-hour practice will create space and stillness in both the mind and body. Yin yoga targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones and even the joints, and releases tension and stress in the body.
The focus is simply about letting go of stress and tension, releasing into a deep yin practice followed by a long restorative practice using bolsters and blankets so people can relax, unwind and recharge. Dearbhla will use relaxing essential oils during the restorative practice for an even more relaxing experience.
Come take sanctuary in the beautiful grounds of Ballymaloe House and Grainstore.
We promise to nurture you and create a safe space where you can rest, reflect, reconnect with yourself. Our retreats are for those of us who really want to rest and take some time out to self care, reflect, unwind and simply let go of all stress.
Ballymaloe is is a beautiful, nourishing environment, you are in a safe and cosy cocoon of comfort, where every detail of your stay has been thought of.
All you have to do is show up and we will make sure you have a wonderful, restful stay
There is plenty of time to reconnect with yourself, move, stretch, rest and reset.
Your bedroom in Ballymaloe will be spacious and comfortable.
Ballymaloe Grainstore, as the name suggests is an old grainstore that was turned into a multipurpose venue by Rory Allen. The large airy space offers a calm light filled area for you to practice yoga in a safe and covid friendly environment.