Tralee honours ‘gracious’ singer Christie

A KERRYMAN who brought joy and laughter to millions was honoured in his home town of Tralee on Saturday.

Upwards of 1,000 people turned out for the unveiling of an €80,000 bronze monument to the late singer-songwriter Christie Hennessy, who died two years ago at the age of 62.

Singer Christy Moore, who recorded some of Hennessy’s songs, notably Don’t Forget Your Shovel, described him as one of the most generous songwriters he ever knew.