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IRELAND CALLS!

Kay and Maria rehearsing before the match

On the big screen!

All glammed up!

Maria singing Ireland Calls

Relief that it is over ! - with Brisbane friend Natalie 

Greetings all

On June 26th I had the honor of singing the Irish rugby team's Ireland Calls before the Ireland Australia match at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

It was my 4th time to sing for Ireland (2 international rules series and 2 rugby series.)

The nerves were running high as I travelled from Melbourne to Brisbane and rehearsed before the match. Fortunately my friend Natalie who lives in Brisbane became my minder for the day and looked after me.

It was such a high to represent Ireland but I couldnt help myself when it came to singing  the Australian anthem. I had to sing along! Unfortunately Ireland lost