Bishop Nulty asked Liam Lawton to co-ordinate a virtual performance because choirs were not able to come together to sing due to COVID-19 restrictions. They want the song to give people hope during these difficult times of pandemic.

‘St Michael's Celebration’, penned by composer and musician Tom Conroy, scheduled for live broadcast on RTE One TV and RTE Radio 1 Extra on 30 October.

"In today’s society, which seems to be swept by mediocrity, he shows how hard work, dedication and talent can lift you out.”

“Ground Control to Major Tom/Commencing countdown, engines on/ Check ignition/and may God's love be with you.”