Coronas gig halted after guitarist suffers medical emergency in Limerick

It is understood the performance was only a few minutes in when the incident happened and emergency services rushed to help Lar Kaye.

Danny O’Reilly of The Coronas. Picture Chani Anderson

Tonight's performance by The Coronas at King John's Castle in Limerick had to be suspended after guitarist Lar Kaye suffered a medical emergency on stage.

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

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

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

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

"We want to keep going and do the show but until we know 100% that Lar is ok, it just doesn't feel right. 

I was able to speak to Lar a few minutes ago and he is bit shook and embarrassed that everyone saw him.

"We want Lar to be with us when we come back (to play the concert). It is looking like it is going to be July 10 or 11. Hopefully that suits you guys to come back. We are so sorry about this," he said.

I’m in Italy with a bunch of Limerick lads on motorcycles and our thoughts are with the Coronas and all the crew the Castle tonight. We hope everyone is safe tonight.

— Pat Shortt (@Pat_Shortt) May 29, 2026

In the last few minutes, Limerick comedian Pat Shortt tweeted: "I’m in Italy with a bunch of Limerick lads on motorcycles and our thoughts are with the Coronas and all the crew the Castle tonight. We hope everyone is safe tonight."