Chancellor Peter Malone hosts his final Chancellor’s Concert with record numbers
published on Feb 14th, 2012
Phil Coulter performs at UL Chancellor's Concert
On Thursday 9th February, over 150 businesses, local organisations and friends of the University turned out to support the fourth annual University of Limerick Chancellor’s Concert. This black tie fundraising event was first championed by Chancellor Peter Malone in 2008 with this year’s event being the final concert of his tenure.
Guests dined in the newly opened Pavilion building on the Clare Campus. This was the first event to be held in the building, which is part of the University’s new state-of-the-art, all-weather sports complex, the largest of its kind in Europe. It contains third generation pitches, which play like natural grass and are designed for all weathers, including two soccer, one rugby and two GAA pitches. In addition to new playing fields, the Sports Pavilion Building contains changing rooms, squad rooms and coaching rooms, together with bar, restaurant and conference facilities.
Speaking at the event, Chancellor Peter Malone said: “This is the largest number of guests we have had at the event to date and it is wonderful to see so many friends and supporters here tonight”. He went on to pay tribute to all those involved in bringing the magnificent Pavilion development to fruition.
After dinner, guests were treated to an intimate performance by renowned composer and performer, Phil Coulter, in the new Irish World Academy of Music and Dance building before returning to the Pavilion for a post-concert reception.