Coronas share update after guitarist suffers medical emergency on stage in Limerick

 The band's performance at King John's Castle in Limerick had to be suspended on Friday after first responders rushed to help Lar Kaye on stage. Picture: Chani Anderson.

The Coronas have thanked emergency services after their guitarist suffered a medical emergency on stage in Limerick.

 The band's performance at King John's Castle in Limerick had to be suspended on Friday after first responders rushed to help Lar Kaye on stage.

The performance was only a few minutes in when the incident happened and emergency services rushed to his aid.

The band have issued an update on social media, thanking emergency services for their assistance.

"Hi guys, thanks for everyone's understanding and well wishes since last night. Lar is feeling much better today and has been told to rest up for a few days.

"We wanna just say a special thank you to the first responders who were so quick to help our crew in making sure Lar got the care he needed. We will have news on a rescheduled date as soon as possible. Look after each other!"

A picture taken from the crowd at The Coronas concert of Lar Kay being given privacy as they are treated by emergency services

Images were shared by people at the concert of officials holding up screens around the guitarist as he was being helped by medical staff.

When the emergency abated, lead singer Danny O'Reilly came on stage and thanked the crowd for their patience.

The band confirmed their concert at The Social Gaoth Dobhair in Donegal will still take place this Sunday, and that Cormac Butler will be joining them on the guitar.