Hello Christy,
Happy Solstice yo you and all here.
There’s a wonderful feeling being able to watch the sun rise into New Grange during these few mornings, from so far away.
There was a bank of cloud and sun this morning. Wonder what will happen in the coming days.
Here’s a link to the live stream https://www.youtube.com/live/776csdogJo0?si=mwL12y4xJTNSqb7n
We’ve got our vegetarian turkey lassoo all ready and primed here.
The rest of the year it’s used to gather the ingredients for vegetarian shepherd’s pie. Made from real vegetarian shepherd’s…
Christy and Dave
The Salvation Army are something of a beacon at this time of year. I am taking my 2 grandaughters into the SA shop in about 30mins time to get some 2nd hand mr men and little miss books for them to read this weekend, which i spotted yesterday.
Christmas music….Shane’s ‘Christmas Lullaby’ with the Popes must be near the top of the tree.
Rory
In a local shopping area recently,the Sally Army brass band were hitting some sweet notes. Harmonies between instruments were fab…no idea how they do it.
Just remembered and will play it soon…Richard and Linda Thompson…’I want to see the bright lights tonight’…with brass band.It works brilliantly…I can feel an RT day coming on…
Have a good day . .Winter Solstice…if Newgrange is as gloomy as it is here,local cafes and pubs will be packed with breakfast punters!
Hi C. Thanks to you and all the crew at Vicar St for such a wonderful run of gigs, so far, each unique, it really is a very special venue. I know you have taken a great interest in the singing of both Roisin and Colm Seoighe from Connemara for several years. On Weds the Kildare man Ray D Arcy had a very special Christmas performance live in studio on RTE Radio 1 with the Orchestra. Roisin performed and she was magical & powerful. Here is the link for anyone with who may care to hear some great performances from Irish artists, Roisin is at about the 32 minute mark. https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/ray/2024/1218/1487255-the-ray-darcy-show-wednesday-18-december-2024//
Seasons Greetings to all. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Christy's reply
Good Man-Ray
A solid Round Towers corner forward
A renowned photographer in a previous life !!!
Well said about Hot Press….on arrival in Ireland for 80s and 90s family holidays,the latest edition was always snaffled on the first shopping trip…along with Taytos and real chocolate…
Two contrasting instances of the power of the human voice this week. Firstly,thanks for the info about the recording of ‘keening’ with ‘On a single day’. There are some fascinating online pieces about the tradition.
Secondly,a heartening burst of song on a wet,windy morning…about 10 00 I was being blown past a small theatre. Coaches were decanting a mob of young school kids,excited for a Christmas play starting soon…teachers wrangled the kids into a raggedy line,just as a few likely lads at the front launched into the saga of ‘Rudolph the red…’ quickly,the whole mob joined in with great enthusiasm…it was a magic sound and raised the spirits as I dried off in the first sanctuary cafe I found.
All the best for the festive season…to you,family,crew and fellow travellers here.
Dave
Christy's reply
A fellow could be shot for even thinking it ( mudcat)…but I love the sound of the Welsh Men’s Choirs…..
another favourite sound is your Colliery Brass Bands….both those sounds go in deep, stir emotions seldom mined……
Now I’m remembering Nic Jones, Annie Briggs,The Marsden Rattlers, Bob Davenport, Jeannie Robertson,Fred Jordan, Cyril Tawney….sounds I encountered “over” in my learning curve….
Hoho Pat, you forgot an important gig on December 30th, that is the last of 2024. I’ll be there with my daughter Ilke. She has hurt her big toe badly, I hope she can get in her shoe then.🤓
I wish you all a warm and peaceful Christmas! May the world become a better place for everyone. ❤️
Christy's reply
thank you Moeke…we hope that your daughter is recovering
Hello Christy,
Happy Solstice yo you and all here.
There’s a wonderful feeling being able to watch the sun rise into New Grange during these few mornings, from so far away.
There was a bank of cloud and sun this morning. Wonder what will happen in the coming days.
Here’s a link to the live stream
https://www.youtube.com/live/776csdogJo0?si=mwL12y4xJTNSqb7n
We’ve got our vegetarian turkey lassoo all ready and primed here.
The rest of the year it’s used to gather the ingredients for vegetarian shepherd’s pie. Made from real vegetarian shepherd’s…
Rebecca
Christy and Dave
The Salvation Army are something of a beacon at this time of year. I am taking my 2 grandaughters into the SA shop in about 30mins time to get some 2nd hand mr men and little miss books for them to read this weekend, which i spotted yesterday.
Christmas music….Shane’s ‘Christmas Lullaby’ with the Popes must be near the top of the tree.
Rory
Hi Christy
In a local shopping area recently,the Sally Army brass band were hitting some sweet notes. Harmonies between instruments were fab…no idea how they do it.
Just remembered and will play it soon…Richard and Linda Thompson…’I want to see the bright lights tonight’…with brass band.It works brilliantly…I can feel an RT day coming on…
Have a good day . .Winter Solstice…if Newgrange is as gloomy as it is here,local cafes and pubs will be packed with breakfast punters!
Enjoy the day
Dave
Hi C. Thanks to you and all the crew at Vicar St for such a wonderful run of gigs, so far, each unique, it really is a very special venue. I know you have taken a great interest in the singing of both Roisin and Colm Seoighe from Connemara for several years. On Weds the Kildare man Ray D Arcy had a very special Christmas performance live in studio on RTE Radio 1 with the Orchestra. Roisin performed and she was magical & powerful. Here is the link for anyone with who may care to hear some great performances from Irish artists, Roisin is at about the 32 minute mark. https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/ray/2024/1218/1487255-the-ray-darcy-show-wednesday-18-december-2024//
Seasons Greetings to all. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Good Man-Ray
A solid Round Towers corner forward
A renowned photographer in a previous life !!!
Hi Christy
Well said about Hot Press….on arrival in Ireland for 80s and 90s family holidays,the latest edition was always snaffled on the first shopping trip…along with Taytos and real chocolate…
Two contrasting instances of the power of the human voice this week. Firstly,thanks for the info about the recording of ‘keening’ with ‘On a single day’. There are some fascinating online pieces about the tradition.
Secondly,a heartening burst of song on a wet,windy morning…about 10 00 I was being blown past a small theatre. Coaches were decanting a mob of young school kids,excited for a Christmas play starting soon…teachers wrangled the kids into a raggedy line,just as a few likely lads at the front launched into the saga of ‘Rudolph the red…’ quickly,the whole mob joined in with great enthusiasm…it was a magic sound and raised the spirits as I dried off in the first sanctuary cafe I found.
All the best for the festive season…to you,family,crew and fellow travellers here.
Dave
A fellow could be shot for even thinking it ( mudcat)…but I love the sound of the Welsh Men’s Choirs…..
another favourite sound is your Colliery Brass Bands….both those sounds go in deep, stir emotions seldom mined……
Now I’m remembering Nic Jones, Annie Briggs,The Marsden Rattlers, Bob Davenport, Jeannie Robertson,Fred Jordan, Cyril Tawney….sounds I encountered “over” in my learning curve….
Hoho Pat, you forgot an important gig on December 30th, that is the last of 2024. I’ll be there with my daughter Ilke. She has hurt her big toe badly, I hope she can get in her shoe then.🤓
I wish you all a warm and peaceful Christmas! May the world become a better place for everyone. ❤️
thank you Moeke…we hope that your daughter is recovering