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Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash has cancelled her only Irish concert this year after staff at the venue took industrial action. The show — due to be the final date of her European tour — was scheduled for 25 October at Atlantic Technological University’s Sligo campus.
Strike action blocks Knocknarea Arena show
Organisers said the performance at the Knocknarea Arena, which holds about 1,500 people, cannot proceed because theatre staff on the ATU campus are participating in work-to-rule and other actions linked to a public-sector pay dispute. Staff were refusing evening and overtime hours, making the venue unavailable for the planned concert.
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In a social media post on Thursday, Cash expressed regret to fans. She said she would miss performing in Ireland and hoped to reschedule. Ticket-holders were told they will be contacted by email with refund details.
Tour plans and guest performers
The cancelled Sligo date was billed as the closing night of Cash’s European run. She had been due to appear with her husband and musical partner John Leventhal, with guest artist Margaret Glaspy joining the bill, before returning to Nashville to begin her United States tour.
About Rosanne Cash
Cash, 71, is the eldest child of Johnny Cash and his first wife, Vivian. She has built a distinguished career independent of her father’s legacy, earning four Grammy Awards and multiple country-chart hits over a career spanning nearly five decades.
Labour developments and next steps
On Friday, reports emerged that a planned workers’ strike due to take place on Wednesday would not go ahead. It was not immediately clear how that development will affect the venue’s availability or whether a replacement date for Cash’s concert can be arranged.
Organisers and the artist have advised ticket-holders to await direct emails about refunds and potential rescheduling. Cash said she will “do my best to make this up next year.”
