Press Release

November 30th, 2009

Musicians launch CD to raise funds for

Northwest Hospice Sligo

Every day, we are subjected to bad news, economic doom and gloom, with stories of how we

have lost our connection with community and human compassion. Well, it's good to hear a

human story that rises above the clouds - a story about bunch of musicians giving their time

and effort to help a good cause here in Sligo.

When Steve McGovern died from pancreatic cancer in February of this year, it was a shock to

everyone who knew him. A young musician aged just 43; he was a talented piano player who

championed the blues in Dublin, in his home county of Cavan and in the areas around Boyle

and Carrick-on-Shannon where he lived with his partner Susan Tomelty.

Now, to celebrate his memory and in an effort to try and channel some good from of this

tragic event, Steve's partner Susan has produced a CD in conjunction with some of their

friends to raise funds for the Northwest Hospice in Sligo. Contributors include - Susan

Tomelty, Charlie McGettigan, Noel Bridgeman, John Quearney, Eddie Lynch, Ed Deane and

a track produced by the late Steve.

The CD is called 'Love will Linger ' which takes its title from a track contributed by Charlie

McGettigan. All proceeds from sales and royalties will go directly to the Northwest Hospice to

assist them in their delivery of palliative services for the North West region.

Others who gave their services freely were Lake Recording Studios, Colette Langan, Deirdre

Langan and Joe Collins & Damian Bell at McConnells Media Group.

"It allows friends and family to express our thanks to the Northwest Hospice for the care and

compassion they showed to Steve and to support them in their ongoing good work" says

Susan.

CD's can be ordered on-line by secure weblink at http://www.northwesthospiceCD2009.com

To order by post, write to Susan Tomelty, 2 Cluain Locha, Drumshambo, Co. Leitrim.

Cheques should be made payable to Northwest Hospice Sligo.

For further information please contact:

Tel: 086 3840458 or email: susantomelty@hotmail.com

Northwest Hospice Sligo is a registered charity number 7983. Registration number 119501.

Tel: 071 9143317 `Web: http://www.northwesthospice.ie