Moore performed to a packed St Comgall’s as part of a fundraiser for the Shankill Women’s Centre and the nearby Falls Women’s Centre on Wednesday night.
Féile an Phobail donated £20,000 to the centres at the beginning of the concert.
Moore took to the stage alongside Shankill Women’s Centre’s Betty Carlisle and Suzanne McCrory from the Falls Women’s Centre.
Christy Moore wows Féile crowd in west Belfast during cross community fundraiser for Shankill and Falls Women’s Centres
on August 20th 2025 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Ms Carlisle said: “The Shankill Women’s Centre is so, so grateful.
“We started work to end violence against women and girls, and I tell you what, this donation is going to go a long, long, long way in helping us do that, so thank you.”
Ms McCrory added: “On behalf of the Falls Women’s Centre staff and management, we would like to say a personal thank you for thinking of our centre, and hopefully this money will help us in our work to end violence against women and young girls.”
The folk legend sang classic tunes including Viva La Quinta Brigada, Lyra McKee, Ride On, Beeswing, and Yellow Triangle.
Moore is one of Ireland’s most iconic folk singers and songwriters, renowned for his powerful voice, and profound connection to the Irish people.
He is a founding member of Planxty and Moving Hearts, has spent decades as a solo artist, producing songs that resonate on personal and political levels.
The symbolism of the evening was not lost in the musical experience; in a part of the city shadowed by a concrete reminder of division, there was a packed venue, gathering to support women and girls from both nationalist and unionist communities.
Féile Director Kevin Gamble said: “We are absolutely delighted that Christy Moore was in west Belfast last night to play this special intimate concert for Féile an Phobail.
Betty Carlisle from the Shankill Women’s Centre and Suzanne McCrory from the Falls Women’s Centre receive a donation on behalf of Féile from Christy Moore during cross cross-community fundraiser for Shankill and Falls Women’s Centres on August 20th 2025 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
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“We are particularly proud that the concert was a charity fundraiser in aid of the Shankill and Falls Women’s Centres.
“The work these two organisations do in our communities is invaluable, and it’s fantastic to see them here together this evening.
“At this time, the issue of violence against women and girls is very prominent, and there is so much that needs to be done to combat this.
“The funds raised tonight will help in some small way towards that and towards other services to support women’s development within our communities through the provision of training, education, childcare, advice, advocacy, counselling, health and well-being.
“I want to thank Christy for giving his valuable time to come here and make this amazing gesture for our communities. It’s amazing.
“After 700 events, 40 venues, and 130,000 spectators, we thought, why not add one more, and I think you will agree, we saved the best until last.”