ETBI-News-Summer-2016-web

Youthreach Trim makes all the
‘Diff’ at Spraoi Mor
By Edel Galvin, Resource Officer, Youthreach Trim
The annual Spraoi Mor was staged
for the sixth year running in the
‘Solstice’ in Navan last March.
This is an annual talent showcase
which is organised and funded by
the Louth & Meath Education and
Training Board and exhibits the best of
talent and spirit in performances from
Youthreach centres across the region.
The show is a unique feature of the
ETB and involves Youthreach staff and
students joining forces in the planning,
direction and production of outstanding
performances in the spirit of good fun
and friendship, as demonstrated in the
acts this year. The venue, coordination
and production of the show was
exceptional and characterised by
professionalism and collaboration.
Trim Youthreach were certainly not shy
this year, with superb performances
from their two acts ‘Hit the Diff’ and
‘Wagon Wheel’. The Wagon Wheel act
starred Michaela Mulvaney on lead
vocals and was accompanied by a team
of line dancers and backing singers
including Stacey Lee, Craig Gaynor and
Youthreach staff members stepping
it out on stage as well. Assistance
backstage was provided by Nathan
Murphy and Sarah Alexander on hair and
make-up.
Marty Mones’ original ‘Hit the Diff’ was
performed by Craig Gaynor who gave a
stellar performance while negotiating
a ‘John Deere’ around the stage. Craig
was joined on ‘backing tractors’ by
Michaela and Stacey in convincing attire.
This performance raised the roof and
generated huge audience participation
which was greatly appreciated on the day.
The show was very enjoyable and hugely
successful overall. Trim Youthreach
were delighted and proud to participate,
and as Coordinator Mary Hibbits noted,
‘Spraoi gives both the students and
staff the opportunity to work together in
friendship and the chance to showcase
their talents in a high quality production,
which is testament to their spirit and
commitment. Very well done to all
involved and we are already looking
forward to next year”.
66 ETBI issue 3 – 2016 Section 2 | news