In pictures: Big crowd at Cork City Hall for Jimmy Crowley tribute concert 

The tribute concert saw numerous musicians play at an event that also raised funds for the stricken singer's care 

Some of the  musicians on stage at Cork City Hall for the Jimmy Crowley tribute and fundraiser. Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

A host of Cork’s musicians took to the stage at the City Hall on Wednesday night to pay tribute to Jimmy Crowley, the legendary ballad singer stricken with several health issues.

Despite the extremely warm weather and numerous other events in Cork this week, a large crowd attended the venue. They were treated to performances from many of the city’s folk stalwarts, and several representatives of other musical genres.

Among the performers was Jimmy’s brother Darby Crowley, who spoke in advance of the event of how moved the family was by the public response to the legendary ballad singer’s plight: “The family have been overwhelmed by the response to the appeal, it is a fantastic tribute to him and his music. We are very proud of Jimmy and his achievements, he is a lovely man.” 

 Part of the crowd at the Jimmy Crowley event at the City Hall, Cork. Pictures; Eddie O'Hare

Crowley has returned to his home in Cobh after spending five months in hospital after suffering a stroke. He was also diagnosed with oesophageal cancer last September.

A GoFundMe appeal launched by his partner Eve Telford has already raised over €105,000, that will be used for at-home care, and necessary modifications to Crowley's house. 

Out and about at Cork City Hall 

Gig organiser William Hammond, with Conal Creedon, Darby Crowley (Jimmy Crowley's brother), Marla Fibish, Eóin Ó'Riabhaigh and Johnny 'Fang' Murphy at Cork City Hall. Pictures: Eddie O'Hare 

John Adams and Rory McCarthy at the concert. 

 Stephen O'Driscoll and Stella O'Sullivan at the City Hall, Cork. 

Noelle Buckley, Ann Piggott and Liz Cremin.

Ronan Leonard and Mick Hannigan at the City Hall, Cork. 

Bridie and Fergus McDaid.

 Merlin Pearson and Remus Teahan at the concert. 

 Rose Bluett, Maria Gillen and Annette Donoghue.

Des Geraghty, former SIPTU president and singer, with his daughter Eva and organiser William Hammond.

 Mick Daly and Majella Cullagh getting ready to play at the fundraiser. 

Billy Kennedy, Fiona Kennedy, John Spillane, and Darby Crowley. 

 Olan and Mary Allen.