thanks for the advice. Ticket is booked for friday.
Never heard of this place before. Maybe the place that leads me to a lot more songs, i heard in the cobblestone when there is only one person singing without any instruments.
Since hearing the sad news of Donal’s passing,I’ve had loads of music memories and played a lot of Planxty…
But,a memory that came to mind,was off stage…a late night ferry,somewhere in the Irish sea.Headng to a bunk,seeing four long haired guys,chatting and laughing…I wasn’t too confident to interrupt,and I’m glad I didn’t…it was brilliant to witness..companeros,enjoying off stage time.
Love and respect to Donal’s nearest and dearest. Class is permanent…
Everything prepared. Dublin, I am coming, including a tour through the wicklows, through Kilmainham gaol and lots of hours in Grafton street and “The Celt” and “Cobblestone”. And the headliner of course is you on the first of november. I can barely wait for it. See you, Christy.
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Christy Moore: How Do Songs Live? is ITMA’s new public exhibition containinh unique materials from Ireland’s most celebrated singer’s personal archive. Generously donated to ITMA in 2023, the collection spans over six decades and includes lyric notebooks, correspondence, recordings, setlists, photographs, and press materials.
As part of his exceptional donation, Christy Moore also recorded 188 songs in ITMA’s studio, often reciting personal stories and memories that went along with them. These recordings will be available to listen to as part of the exhibition.
The Exhibition is open Monday-Friday from 11am-5pm. On Mondays, ITMA is offering tickets at a pay-what-you-can rate to ensure that everyone is able to access the exhibition. However we do ask for Monday tickets that, if you’re able to, you consider making a donation of any amount to ITMA during the checkout process.
Accessibility: Please note that ITMA is located at 73 Merrion Square, a Georgian building with limited accessibility. The front of the building is accessible by four stairs, and wheelchair access is available at the back of the building via the Fitzwilliam Lane entrance. Visitors availing of the ramp should phone ITMA at (01) 661 9699 or email info@itma.ie to facilitate access to the building.
Thoughts are with you Christy at this time of sorrow and reverie. The many tributes on RTE Radio 1 have been such a wonderful testament to Dónal and his work and of course to the role you also played. The music will live on. May he rest in peace and condolences to all who loved him.
Many years ago we paid thr first of many visits to Ireland We stayed in Spiddal. On our second night, we were in The An Tigin pub. All of a sudden the noise level rose and there was obviously something that was grabbing the locals attention. They were imploring a man who was sitting with a friend at the bar to get up and play for them which much to their excitement he agreed to do. At the time, we knew little about Irish music and its brilliant musicians so when we were told we’d been listening to Donal Lunny we hadn’t a clue we watching an absolutely musical giant.
Since then, we’ve been extremely privileged to see Donal in virtually all the great bands he played in.
Such a loss is hard to comprehend but luckily for all of us…..his music will be his legacy.
Hi C. I have had the pleasure to have been in the same room as so many powerful and extraordinary musicians over the years and Donal was certainly one of those. It is surely remarkable the talent that grew up, within a few miles of one another, in Kildare in the 1940s and 50s and how ye all went on to make your mark on the world stage together and separately. From the early 1970s with Planxty to Moving Hearts or as a duo with Andy and numerous other gigs it was always a pleasure to see and listen to the Donal. I will never, ever forget the excitement of those two Planxty Re Union gigs in Glor in Jan 2004 and seeing the ever smiling Donal in the foyer after the gig as he met people. Two decades later in Jan 2024 I was at the Bothy Band Re union gig in the Glasgow Concert Hall, again the joy was palpable and by coincidence I met Donal and the band on the street afterwards. That kind of energy surely lives on in some form or dimension ? Ní imithe uainn atá siad, ach imithe romhainn. My condolences to you and all who mourn his passing, may his rest be peaceful. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Dear Christy
My sincere condoleances after the passing of your companero Donal Lunny, such a talented man.
May he rest in peace.
All the best, take care.
Piet
Dear Christy, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend Dónal. Please accept my condolences. I am so very sad. Dónal was a lovely man and a wonderful musician. He was always so friendly, and looked so happy when skilfully playing his instruments in sync with his band mates, as he did in the video of his performance at the Belfast Fleadh this August. I am sure he knew how very much he was loved by all his family, friends, fellow musicians and listeners. Rest in peace, Dónal.
Dear Christy
Sincere condolences for you Christy for the loss of a dear friend and music companion.
A dear friend of mine, who introduced me to Ireland and its music, and who also is a folk musician told me that he once played table tennis with Donnel in our hometown.
In the late seventies he was in Lier for some television recordings in our City Hall. Along with a young singer from The Bothy Band they wanted to go out in the evening but there was not much to do in those days here in Lier so they went to a youth club and played some table tennis and had a lovely evening.
Take care Christy and see you…
Chris
Hi Christy,
thanks for the advice. Ticket is booked for friday.
Never heard of this place before. Maybe the place that leads me to a lot more songs, i heard in the cobblestone when there is only one person singing without any instruments.
See you on sunday.
Matthias
Hi Christy
Since hearing the sad news of Donal’s passing,I’ve had loads of music memories and played a lot of Planxty…
But,a memory that came to mind,was off stage…a late night ferry,somewhere in the Irish sea.Headng to a bunk,seeing four long haired guys,chatting and laughing…I wasn’t too confident to interrupt,and I’m glad I didn’t…it was brilliant to witness..companeros,enjoying off stage time.
Love and respect to Donal’s nearest and dearest. Class is permanent…
Dave
Everything prepared. Dublin, I am coming, including a tour through the wicklows, through Kilmainham gaol and lots of hours in Grafton street and “The Celt” and “Cobblestone”. And the headliner of course is you on the first of november. I can barely wait for it. See you, Christy.
Christy Moore: How Do Songs Live? is ITMA’s new public exhibition containinh unique materials from Ireland’s most celebrated singer’s personal archive. Generously donated to ITMA in 2023, the collection spans over six decades and includes lyric notebooks, correspondence, recordings, setlists, photographs, and press materials.
As part of his exceptional donation, Christy Moore also recorded 188 songs in ITMA’s studio, often reciting personal stories and memories that went along with them. These recordings will be available to listen to as part of the exhibition.
The Exhibition is open Monday-Friday from 11am-5pm. On Mondays, ITMA is offering tickets at a pay-what-you-can rate to ensure that everyone is able to access the exhibition. However we do ask for Monday tickets that, if you’re able to, you consider making a donation of any amount to ITMA during the checkout process.
Accessibility: Please note that ITMA is located at 73 Merrion Square, a Georgian building with limited accessibility. The front of the building is accessible by four stairs, and wheelchair access is available at the back of the building via the Fitzwilliam Lane entrance. Visitors availing of the ramp should phone ITMA at (01) 661 9699 or email info@itma.ie to facilitate access to the building.
Something fabulous for a morning like this
https://youtu.be/56mYOTlfA34?is=29bgXmCd87shSc8t
Thoughts are with you Christy at this time of sorrow and reverie. The many tributes on RTE Radio 1 have been such a wonderful testament to Dónal and his work and of course to the role you also played. The music will live on. May he rest in peace and condolences to all who loved him.
Another giant of Irish music gone but never forgotten it’s been a bad year all round.
Let the music keep your spirits high Christy
The nod, the wink, the grin, the laugh, the twinkle in the eye. Half man, half bouzouki! Jaysus its a tough one!
Very sad times.
A sad song released today on Bandcamp by Leevy called The Dromcollogher Burning. It won’t lift the mood but is worth a listen.
Rory
Many years ago we paid thr first of many visits to Ireland We stayed in Spiddal. On our second night, we were in The An Tigin pub. All of a sudden the noise level rose and there was obviously something that was grabbing the locals attention. They were imploring a man who was sitting with a friend at the bar to get up and play for them which much to their excitement he agreed to do. At the time, we knew little about Irish music and its brilliant musicians so when we were told we’d been listening to Donal Lunny we hadn’t a clue we watching an absolutely musical giant.
Since then, we’ve been extremely privileged to see Donal in virtually all the great bands he played in.
Such a loss is hard to comprehend but luckily for all of us…..his music will be his legacy.
Hi christy im sorry for the loss of your dear friend donal . Thinking of you
Hi C. I have had the pleasure to have been in the same room as so many powerful and extraordinary musicians over the years and Donal was certainly one of those. It is surely remarkable the talent that grew up, within a few miles of one another, in Kildare in the 1940s and 50s and how ye all went on to make your mark on the world stage together and separately. From the early 1970s with Planxty to Moving Hearts or as a duo with Andy and numerous other gigs it was always a pleasure to see and listen to the Donal. I will never, ever forget the excitement of those two Planxty Re Union gigs in Glor in Jan 2004 and seeing the ever smiling Donal in the foyer after the gig as he met people. Two decades later in Jan 2024 I was at the Bothy Band Re union gig in the Glasgow Concert Hall, again the joy was palpable and by coincidence I met Donal and the band on the street afterwards. That kind of energy surely lives on in some form or dimension ? Ní imithe uainn atá siad, ach imithe romhainn. My condolences to you and all who mourn his passing, may his rest be peaceful. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Dear Christy
My sincere condoleances after the passing of your companero Donal Lunny, such a talented man.
May he rest in peace.
All the best, take care.
Piet
Dear Christy, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend Dónal. Please accept my condolences. I am so very sad. Dónal was a lovely man and a wonderful musician. He was always so friendly, and looked so happy when skilfully playing his instruments in sync with his band mates, as he did in the video of his performance at the Belfast Fleadh this August. I am sure he knew how very much he was loved by all his family, friends, fellow musicians and listeners. Rest in peace, Dónal.
Anne
So sad to hear of the loss of your great compadre Donal.
RIP Donal.
Dear Christy
Sincere condolences for you Christy for the loss of a dear friend and music companion.
A dear friend of mine, who introduced me to Ireland and its music, and who also is a folk musician told me that he once played table tennis with Donnel in our hometown.
In the late seventies he was in Lier for some television recordings in our City Hall. Along with a young singer from The Bothy Band they wanted to go out in the evening but there was not much to do in those days here in Lier so they went to a youth club and played some table tennis and had a lovely evening.
Take care Christy and see you…
Chris