Highly acclaimed artist to make a stop in Limerick during tour of Ireland

POPULAR singer-songwriter Ralph McTell will begin an extensive tour of Ireland this month. 

Being such an important part of the folk scene for over five decades, McTell’s music continues to resonate with fans of all generations, with the British artist being most known for his song Streets of London.

He will stop at the University Concert Hall on May 9, during his tour spanning 20 shows over four weeks.

With 2025 marking Ralph’s 80th year, this tour represents a milestone not just in his life, but in his career too. 

Still passionate about performing, McTell views this tour as a celebration of longevity, artistry, and the continued love for live music. 

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Reflecting on his upcoming dates, Ralph shares: "I have been doing shows in Ireland for many years. Firstly in Belfast in 1969 and later in Dublin, eventually getting around the whole country, but it has taken a while to do a national tour. In 2025, I shall be undertaking my biggest and most comprehensive set of dates around Ireland ever. My 2023 tour was hugely enjoyable, and 2025 is going to be a real celebration. I’m looking forward to it already."

Ralph McTell has always been open with his audience, and in recent years, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, though he continues to tour and create music. 

Ralph’s resilience, combined with his undying love for music, shines through as he prepares for this monumental tour “Time Drift of the Road”, reminding us all that age and illness don’t have to slow us down.