Boy who had to cancel birthday party due to Covid-19 self-isolating gets surprise concert from Country music star on his doorstep

A young boy from Donegal who had to cancel his first birthday party in four years due to precautionary self-isolating received his very own doorstep concert thanks to big hearted Country Music star Chrissy Mac.
By Brendan McDaid
Published 27th Mar 2020, 15:40 BST

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Chrissy Mac, one of Ireland’s rising stars on the Country circuit, showed up as a special treat for little Jack Beattie and his family in the town of Raphoe as he marked his 9th birthday indoors.

Jack has underlying health problems which have caused him to miss his last three birthdays due to illness, and family friend Evelyn Ayton decided to help make this a birthday he would never forget.

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Terence Lafferty, who manages Chrissy Mac, said the singer was asked to make an appearance at the house of the special little boy as a surprise.

Little Jack with his country music hero Chrissy Mac.Little Jack with his country music hero Chrissy Mac.
Little Jack with his country music hero Chrissy Mac.

“So Chrissy Mac decided to pack up the van, bring all the gear and do a one of a kind social distance performance for birthday Boy Jack right in his driveway, with Jack taking his seat inside the window ready to enjoy all his favourite country hits.”

Chrissy Mac said bringing a smile to Jack’s face was one of the main highlights of his career to date, and he was delighted that he was able to make the young lad’s birthday that extra special.

For more on this story check out Chrissy Mac’s Facebook page on www.facebook.com/chrissy.mcgrath.589

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