Tom Barry
4 April 2025 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Richmond Revival is delighted to announce the musical alchemist Tom Barry who will be returning to the place of his youth this April.
Born to a single mother and experiencing orphanage life as an infant, Tom was adopted and raised in Tipperary. Music has always played a significant role in Tom’s life and became his refuge and his strength during his adolescent years and teens…a sanctuary from difficulties of life.
Tom is a past pupil of St Colmans College, Fermoy, where he boarded for 5 years. He joined the Defence Forces from St Colmans. As a cadet, he trained in the Curragh Camp and was commissioned to border duty in Monaghan and Cavan pre-ceasefire as a young Lieutenant. Border duty was search and clearance and patrolling of border crossings until ceasefire was finally put in place in 1998.
A Rock & Roll Soldier
While serving in the forces, he studied Civil Engineering in NUI Galway (then UCG) and went on to become a Commandant in the Engineering Corp.
He served in the army for 23 years, part of that time in such countries as Liberia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan. In Afghanistan he was stationed in NATO HQ – his work included bridge building, Humanitarian work, camp maintenance and search/clearance of deadly mines.
Tom was a ‘rock and roll soldier’ and always found solace and inner peace in playing music, once again providing a sanctuary.
Inner Gold
These days he uses his music to articulate his struggles with mental health, turning his music making into ‘inner gold’. This ‘inner gold’ is the conduit through which he reaches his audience. And this is evidenced in his highly acclaimed album ‘Lighthouse’, released in 2022, which Hotpress magazine rated as ‘an excellent record’.
This was followed by two single releases in 2024. ‘Like Share Scroll On’ is his commentary on the use of phones and our reaction to warnings of climate change…we like, share, and then scroll on. The second and current single ‘Passing of Time’ is a reflection triggered by memories of different stages in his life.
Tickets €16.50 (inclusive of booking fee) — Doors open 7pm — Gig starts 8pm
Please Note: The venue operates a Tea Room which offers a range of liquid refreshments in exchange for CASH ONLY on the night. The Richmond Revival is in the centre of Fermoy, easily accessible via Bus Éireann. There are also a number of ACCOMMODATION options available onsite. We offer budget single, twin or double rooms with a shared bathroom and kitchen. There is also a luxury suite. Campers and camper vans are welcome. Email the venue directly for further information or call Debbie on 087 280 2257.
Please further note: by purchasing a ticket to this event, as part of your admission fee, you are effectively joining The Richmond Revival Cultural Activity Appreciation Club. The rules of the club are binding — Richmond House is a private family home and people are expected to respect this — No alcohol is to be brought into the home— Basic common sense, decency and kindness is expected from all members. Breaches of these rules will result in immediate suspension of club membership and admittance.We pride ourselves on having beautiful evenings of exquisite original creative music for all to enjoy so lets keep it up!