I make my first post on the guest book a week ago. And get no response. What did I do wrong. Only joking……….but I did take the trouble after all
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Frank, I recall replying but, mysteriously, it did not register…it is many years since I first played in Oldham with ‘The Oldham Tinkers’ whom I believe are still gigging…I spent a lot of time in Lancashire, started my career in the Folk Clubs round there… heard a lot of great singers too, Harry Bradshaw, Mike Harding, Marie Little, Mary Asquith, good bands too ,like the aforementioned Tinkers, The Beggarmen, The Valley Folk, great times remembered with relish
How’s ye Christy, hope yer travellin’ well, cheers for the kind response recently…
After the Dun Laoghaire authorities pulled the plug on our Peoples Festival last year, which was put on as alternative to the Festival Of World Cultures, which also was pulled by the council, this year The Hard Working Class Festival of Dublin are CHARGING BANDS TO APPLY?? I find this unbelievable, I mean, there’s no shitier way to ‘help’ hard working class musicians reach a larger audience or celebrate what they do. I doubt you will find a ‘hero’ that would be willing to pay to play.
A lot of people are unemployed & leaving Ireland again, while those in charge are thieving the country down to nothing, it’s a time for people to be heard, not pushed aside & forgotten cause they won’t pay, this is ridiculous, what’s going on!!
“Wednesday June 26th 2013: Hard Working Class Heroes returns to the streets and venues of Dublin over three days in October from Thursday October 3rd to Saturday October 5th.
Now in its ELEVENTH year the festival is calling on Ireland’s musicians, bands and singer-songwriters to apply for the chance to play and take part in this internationally recognized event.”
This is from the site that you have to sign up to in order to even pay to apply:
“First Music Contact who run the festival have had their funding cut by 50%, over the past 4 years yet we want to continue developing Breaking Tunes as a valuable tool for Irish artists to connect with the greater music industry worldwide. Part of the annual cost of Breakingtunes is hosting the amount of tracks and videos. The number of profiles on Breakingtunes is now a whopping 5,667 we also want to develop the site which has proven a huge success in people accessing new Irish music.”
All wrong on many levels, mixing ‘success’ for themselves while taking advantage of hard working bands, willing to be proved wrong, as I’d rather I was wrong in this case…
Bit of a rant on your page Christy, but ye understand shit ye know…
Christy's reply
Rant away Dylan…I agree with you..always had me doubts about some of the events you describe..some appeared very “admin heavy”which usually leads to the ship sinking…highly qualified, self opinionated, over funded arts administrators will never replace passionate, independent organisers many of whom are deemed not “cool enough” to achieve state funding. They are the better for it.
Hi Christy,
Back in Belgium after a wonderful holiday in Ireland. After that fantastic gig in Knocknagoshel, (it has been said here, but we fully agree with all the compliments for the Women there : Hilary, Mairead, and all who made such a success of those gigs), we enjoyed a unforgettable week with fantastic weather. We climbed a mountain (Croagh Patrick) and jumped in a lake (the Ocean), but above all once again we were surprised with the unique hospitality of the Irish people.
Keep up the good work
Piet- Els-Lars-Eva
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thanks for the feedback..tell us about Croagh Patrick…
Well Christy, we caved in badly in St.Conleths Park on Sat,wonder is Bro.Aidan still around? Willie Week hot hot, Luka ( and Anne) flying the flag for us in the Banner.
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Another disappointing campaign…some very good signs for the future but ,overall, a very disappointing day for The Lilies. Where to from here ?. Must we forever live in hope but never in victory. I love the game and will continue to follow the Flourbags. Maybe its time for some changes. Two Leinster titles in our lifetime John…small return, but we’ll be back again nevertheless….as long as The Lilywhites march behind The Narraghmore Pipe Band, as long as there are flourbags in the Shortgrass like footprints on The Strand…( there was a right few up on Lunny’s wall yesterday, were you among them?)
Great site, esp having the lyrics! From the horse’s mouth so to speak. I’m loving The Pursuit of Farmer Michael Hayes right now. I hope to have the lyrics off in 2 weeks.
You played a request for me and my brother in the Hawk’s Well in the early 1980’s, Little Musgrave as an encore. What a treat! We were the two little kids sitting in the front row, looking a little starstruck. We met you back stage afterwards: starstruck*1million.
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Well Ailbhe, 30 years on and you are still picking the good songs…. Little Musgrave and The Pursuit of FMH would be favourites of mine to sing…I still get star struck myself..
Hi Christy, I have grown up listening to your music as a result of my mother and fathers love for it too. Your songs can be often heard in my home away from home in Worcestershire and my lovely home in Coolaney Co.Sligo. Just recently we were discussing a song you wrote called the reel in the flickering light which my father was always led to believe you wrote in the company of my late Grandad Mick Gormley one night after a gig in the Mountain Inn, Coolaney.I’d love to know if you remember that or if there’s any truth in it at all… Thank you for the pleasure of your music agus tog go bog e.
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Indeed and I enjoyed manys the good night above in The Mountain Inn Coolaney.It was a hot spot for me back in the thirsty days but I never left without my thirst being well sated before I freewheeled down the Mountain towards Colooney.I did write verse or two of Delerium Tremens back then. However “The Reel in The Flickering Light” was written by Colm Gallagher of Glasnevin, Dublin. He is long domiciled in California where he performs and writes his unique songs
Thank you Christy for your response. I had the Box Set on shuffle last night and heard several versions of Natives sounding quite different. I guess vocal cords evolve over time. As to the gee gees Christy I haven’t backed a winner since Willie Carson in 1995 at Ascot for his last race. You can bet even if there was nag riding a Honda 50 with a weapon of mass destruction up its arse, I wouldn’t pick it. Keep well. xx
Ahh Christy can the summer get any better just off the phone with The Royal Spa and booked a couple of nights with yourself …..My favorite place to see you …..nearly fell out of bed when i seen the dates, The missus is over the moon too !!! We are doing a bit of a tour with The Boss at the moment I presented Bruce with an Irish Passport at the gig in Limerick he’s a proud Irish man now!! Hope Yourself and Declan and your familys are enjoying this great spell of weather…off to Kilkee for a swim now !! God bless.
Hiya CM, you’re mention of the version of “Danny Boy” you did for Nigel’s project really brought back the goosebumps. That version/famine recitation is a most eerie and powerful thing. Had nice chat with PJ in the Burren today (via phone). Never expected to hear the words-“I’m glad to be in out of the heat” ever come out of his mouth! Ever! But glad you are all having a real summer for a change.
Thinking fondly of “Masters Of Tradition” and Sheep’s head at this time of the year…. what a brilliant festival! Will listen in the head…the ponies need cared for and I need my job… one of these days, though….am missing the Island and the songs….
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dont know when I last saw PJ..greetings to you and him ….Saddle The Pony and Look after your gig…the music is all in the head anyway…Shine On Cindy
Last Sunday we saw Leonard Cohen in Hamburg. At the age of 79 he delivered an absolutely stunning concert in our huge arena for an audience of some 8000 people. He and his entire band were superb and moved everybody to tears with the sheer beauty of music and lyrics – the concert lasted 3 hours, and even after 3 encores we wouldn’t let him go.. . So. Retirement age alone is no reason to quit gigging as long as you enjoy being on stage – may your voice and health allow you to gig for many more years, Christy !
Christy's reply
he seems to have found his stage legs again after all those years up the mountain…I caught him here 4 years ago..one of the best gigs ever..right up there with Paul Simon, Maggie Barry, The Bothy Band, Waylon,The Watersons,Fred Jordan, The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners,Brian Wilson, Liam O’Flynn, Doc and Merle Watson,Martin Hayes/Dennis Cahill, Janis Ian..most gigs are enjoyable but every now and then something special happens that leads to pleasure that endures, sometimes 50 years later…Leonard’s gig was like that..a balmy evening beneath the starts in Kilmainham he fulfilled every expectation and more besides…I have hesitated to go again but, reading your remarks, I will certainly go next time he comes to serenade us with his songs…
Christy I’ll be honest when I say I was beside myself about your “decreasing number of gigs” remark. Do you mean that in a spiritual way. Some philosophical musings on the passing of time? Or do you mean you have better things to do? Or more fun things to do? Or you want to wander the earth? Like Jules in Pulp Fiction? Through hollow lands and hilly lands? I’m off to Cheltenham with big kid boiling my brain while she sings Faure’s On Prier in my ear. Seriously will need to Prier as it will be a long drive. Xx
Christy's reply
not at all….I’ll gig as long as my vocals hold up….Tony Bennett is still chanting at 86….if I could achieve such longevity that would give me another 18 years….safe trip to Cheltenham and I hope you back a few winners
Christy, was that you at the front of the stage down in Pairc Ui Chaoimh asking the Boss to sing My Little Honda 50????
Don’t know if you ever saw him live but it was an amazing show, delighted to finally see him, it’s been a helluva summer of music – you, Bruce, the bould Imelda May and that Passenger fella!
And the summer ain’t over yet….
Hope all is well and that you’re enjoying the sunshine…
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no Jim, that was Lar….saw Bruce at RDS about 10 years back…
Heya Christy
Cold and horrible night in Christchurch NZ , have to tell you know matter how grim the weather gets listening to your velvet voice cheers me no end Thank you for the Music
slainte
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Sound Bernadette, greetings to Christchurch and all our NZ listeners..great memories of my visits there…we’re in the middle of our first real Summer here for many years…its glorious weather..
Christy, had to comment on how brilliant the Phil Chevron gig was. Whelans packed to the rafters and full of love and good vibes. Moved to cry (like a man) hearing about Butterfly’s thirsty ducks. She went to get a bottle. Faithful Departed sounded out of this world and a brilliant introduction. Molly Malone a beautiful touch. I don’t know how you do it, but I’ll soon be heading towards my 100th Christy Moore show and I still walk away saying that was the best one yet…
Christy's reply
Thanks Ger….it is the energy, enthusiasm and encouragement of the listeners that buoys us up..ye create the atmosphere that allows the songs to breathe and sparkle…I find singing alone in the workroom here very routine, Something I do everyday to rehearse, to learn and to prepare . When I sing to a room full of listeners everything changes. Each note and phrase becomes vital, the passion emerges and the perspiration starts to flow. I sing in a way that I can never replicate in a studio or workroom.I reckon I’m somewhere between the 5 and 6,000 gig mark. I love the process more then ever. As the number of gigs remaining decreases I value each remaining gig all the more. Keep coming back.
Christy,
I have been a fan since the I came to see you for the first time in 1979, and many times since, in Ireland and Australia..
I have written a third verse for Danny Boy, which might be of interst,
And a pedophile song about the priests, to the air of “whisky in the jar” which lasted three days on you tube before it was taken down,
I will be at the fleadh this year in Derry,
Best Regards
Christy's reply
I sang Danny Boy once about 25 years ago. It was for a recording project with Nigel Rolfe. If I get to the Derry Fleadh I will listen out for your PP song. Are you entering it in the new songs competition ? The Fleadh Ceoil adjudicators are sticklers. Whereas they might go for the paedophile priest lyric…the melody of whiskey in the jar would go against the grain. I hope you have a great trip home
Hello there.
After listening to your music for quite a while I thought it was about time I picked myself up off my lazy backside and came to see ya. Got tickets for myself and my 28 year old daughter Georgia for Liverpool on October 12th. It’s her birthday that day and she’s a great fan also, so say hello if you can. If you are ever around Stillorgan call in to Byrne’s Galloping Green and say hello to my cousin Ray who has the place. Cheers. Frankie
Back home after a memorable few days in and around Knocknagoshel and Tralee. Pictures of Joxer, halted in his journey by car alarm passing by in my mind’s eye, likewise a soaking wet black towel, a guitar string flying apart, a bridal couple in the audience and balloons in front of the community centre. Also magic sounds in my ears of the Lobby Bar, of startled singing birds, Mama’s voice from the grave, the longing for the Cliffs of Doneen, of a singing audience and of the Biko Drum. All these impressions mixed with the deference to the Knocknagoshel Women’s Group. To experience the warmth of these women, their dedication, their hospitality and their delight that you came to Knocknagoshel was the cream topping of two wonderful evenings.
Hilary showed me a documentary of the Knocknagoshel Over 55’s Social Club And Women’s Group, and I again was very impressed and touched about the spirit in this community, the sense of responsibility and the social and communal spirit. It’s hard work, but they seem to have fun.
For a long time Maryline and me are dreaming of a woolshop in Clonakilty, when we are retired. Now I dream of a woolshop in Knocknagoshel. I hope I can convince Maryline….
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it was a special time , I look forward to visiting you and maryline when you open both your woolshops in Clon and Gosh
hi
I just want to say that I hope tonight’s gig in Whelans is a huge success,
God Bless
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greetings to all listeners in Léim an Bhradáin… we thought that Chevron’s night was just right, it was hot and feisty, everyone sang for Philip, there was love in the room, there was laughter,there were tears.. from Molly Malone to Pogue Mahone and home again by Cabra
Great gig on Saturday night in Knocknagoshel, Christy. You got the locals sweating almost as much as yourself. Loved the tribute to the bishop that confirmed me, the bould Eamonn Casey. Would you think, Christy, with his various misdemeanours, that my confirmation is now null and void and I can now sin with impunity ?
I make my first post on the guest book a week ago. And get no response. What did I do wrong. Only joking……….but I did take the trouble after all
Frank, I recall replying but, mysteriously, it did not register…it is many years since I first played in Oldham with ‘The Oldham Tinkers’ whom I believe are still gigging…I spent a lot of time in Lancashire, started my career in the Folk Clubs round there… heard a lot of great singers too, Harry Bradshaw, Mike Harding, Marie Little, Mary Asquith, good bands too ,like the aforementioned Tinkers, The Beggarmen, The Valley Folk, great times remembered with relish
How’s ye Christy, hope yer travellin’ well, cheers for the kind response recently…
After the Dun Laoghaire authorities pulled the plug on our Peoples Festival last year, which was put on as alternative to the Festival Of World Cultures, which also was pulled by the council, this year The Hard Working Class Festival of Dublin are CHARGING BANDS TO APPLY?? I find this unbelievable, I mean, there’s no shitier way to ‘help’ hard working class musicians reach a larger audience or celebrate what they do. I doubt you will find a ‘hero’ that would be willing to pay to play.
A lot of people are unemployed & leaving Ireland again, while those in charge are thieving the country down to nothing, it’s a time for people to be heard, not pushed aside & forgotten cause they won’t pay, this is ridiculous, what’s going on!!
“Wednesday June 26th 2013: Hard Working Class Heroes returns to the streets and venues of Dublin over three days in October from Thursday October 3rd to Saturday October 5th.
Now in its ELEVENTH year the festival is calling on Ireland’s musicians, bands and singer-songwriters to apply for the chance to play and take part in this internationally recognized event.”
This is from the site that you have to sign up to in order to even pay to apply:
“First Music Contact who run the festival have had their funding cut by 50%, over the past 4 years yet we want to continue developing Breaking Tunes as a valuable tool for Irish artists to connect with the greater music industry worldwide. Part of the annual cost of Breakingtunes is hosting the amount of tracks and videos. The number of profiles on Breakingtunes is now a whopping 5,667 we also want to develop the site which has proven a huge success in people accessing new Irish music.”
All wrong on many levels, mixing ‘success’ for themselves while taking advantage of hard working bands, willing to be proved wrong, as I’d rather I was wrong in this case…
Bit of a rant on your page Christy, but ye understand shit ye know…
Rant away Dylan…I agree with you..always had me doubts about some of the events you describe..some appeared very “admin heavy”which usually leads to the ship sinking…highly qualified, self opinionated, over funded arts administrators will never replace passionate, independent organisers many of whom are deemed not “cool enough” to achieve state funding. They are the better for it.
Hi Christy,
Back in Belgium after a wonderful holiday in Ireland. After that fantastic gig in Knocknagoshel, (it has been said here, but we fully agree with all the compliments for the Women there : Hilary, Mairead, and all who made such a success of those gigs), we enjoyed a unforgettable week with fantastic weather. We climbed a mountain (Croagh Patrick) and jumped in a lake (the Ocean), but above all once again we were surprised with the unique hospitality of the Irish people.
Keep up the good work
Piet- Els-Lars-Eva
thanks for the feedback..tell us about Croagh Patrick…
Well Christy, we caved in badly in St.Conleths Park on Sat,wonder is Bro.Aidan still around? Willie Week hot hot, Luka ( and Anne) flying the flag for us in the Banner.
Another disappointing campaign…some very good signs for the future but ,overall, a very disappointing day for The Lilies. Where to from here ?. Must we forever live in hope but never in victory. I love the game and will continue to follow the Flourbags. Maybe its time for some changes. Two Leinster titles in our lifetime John…small return, but we’ll be back again nevertheless….as long as The Lilywhites march behind The Narraghmore Pipe Band, as long as there are flourbags in the Shortgrass like footprints on The Strand…( there was a right few up on Lunny’s wall yesterday, were you among them?)
Great site, esp having the lyrics! From the horse’s mouth so to speak. I’m loving The Pursuit of Farmer Michael Hayes right now. I hope to have the lyrics off in 2 weeks.
You played a request for me and my brother in the Hawk’s Well in the early 1980’s, Little Musgrave as an encore. What a treat! We were the two little kids sitting in the front row, looking a little starstruck. We met you back stage afterwards: starstruck*1million.
Well Ailbhe, 30 years on and you are still picking the good songs…. Little Musgrave and The Pursuit of FMH would be favourites of mine to sing…I still get star struck myself..
Hi Christy, I have grown up listening to your music as a result of my mother and fathers love for it too. Your songs can be often heard in my home away from home in Worcestershire and my lovely home in Coolaney Co.Sligo. Just recently we were discussing a song you wrote called the reel in the flickering light which my father was always led to believe you wrote in the company of my late Grandad Mick Gormley one night after a gig in the Mountain Inn, Coolaney.I’d love to know if you remember that or if there’s any truth in it at all… Thank you for the pleasure of your music agus tog go bog e.
Indeed and I enjoyed manys the good night above in The Mountain Inn Coolaney.It was a hot spot for me back in the thirsty days but I never left without my thirst being well sated before I freewheeled down the Mountain towards Colooney.I did write verse or two of Delerium Tremens back then. However “The Reel in The Flickering Light” was written by Colm Gallagher of Glasnevin, Dublin. He is long domiciled in California where he performs and writes his unique songs
Thank you Christy for your response. I had the Box Set on shuffle last night and heard several versions of Natives sounding quite different. I guess vocal cords evolve over time. As to the gee gees Christy I haven’t backed a winner since Willie Carson in 1995 at Ascot for his last race. You can bet even if there was nag riding a Honda 50 with a weapon of mass destruction up its arse, I wouldn’t pick it. Keep well. xx
shuffle on Anuk…see you along the way
Ahh Christy can the summer get any better just off the phone with The Royal Spa and booked a couple of nights with yourself …..My favorite place to see you …..nearly fell out of bed when i seen the dates, The missus is over the moon too !!! We are doing a bit of a tour with The Boss at the moment I presented Bruce with an Irish Passport at the gig in Limerick he’s a proud Irish man now!! Hope Yourself and Declan and your familys are enjoying this great spell of weather…off to Kilkee for a swim now !! God bless.
Jimi.
all good Jimi….see you in The Spa
Hiya CM, you’re mention of the version of “Danny Boy” you did for Nigel’s project really brought back the goosebumps. That version/famine recitation is a most eerie and powerful thing. Had nice chat with PJ in the Burren today (via phone). Never expected to hear the words-“I’m glad to be in out of the heat” ever come out of his mouth! Ever! But glad you are all having a real summer for a change.
Thinking fondly of “Masters Of Tradition” and Sheep’s head at this time of the year…. what a brilliant festival! Will listen in the head…the ponies need cared for and I need my job… one of these days, though….am missing the Island and the songs….
dont know when I last saw PJ..greetings to you and him ….Saddle The Pony and Look after your gig…the music is all in the head anyway…Shine On Cindy
Last Sunday we saw Leonard Cohen in Hamburg. At the age of 79 he delivered an absolutely stunning concert in our huge arena for an audience of some 8000 people. He and his entire band were superb and moved everybody to tears with the sheer beauty of music and lyrics – the concert lasted 3 hours, and even after 3 encores we wouldn’t let him go.. . So. Retirement age alone is no reason to quit gigging as long as you enjoy being on stage – may your voice and health allow you to gig for many more years, Christy !
he seems to have found his stage legs again after all those years up the mountain…I caught him here 4 years ago..one of the best gigs ever..right up there with Paul Simon, Maggie Barry, The Bothy Band, Waylon,The Watersons,Fred Jordan, The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners,Brian Wilson, Liam O’Flynn, Doc and Merle Watson,Martin Hayes/Dennis Cahill, Janis Ian..most gigs are enjoyable but every now and then something special happens that leads to pleasure that endures, sometimes 50 years later…Leonard’s gig was like that..a balmy evening beneath the starts in Kilmainham he fulfilled every expectation and more besides…I have hesitated to go again but, reading your remarks, I will certainly go next time he comes to serenade us with his songs…
Christy I’ll be honest when I say I was beside myself about your “decreasing number of gigs” remark. Do you mean that in a spiritual way. Some philosophical musings on the passing of time? Or do you mean you have better things to do? Or more fun things to do? Or you want to wander the earth? Like Jules in Pulp Fiction? Through hollow lands and hilly lands? I’m off to Cheltenham with big kid boiling my brain while she sings Faure’s On Prier in my ear. Seriously will need to Prier as it will be a long drive. Xx
not at all….I’ll gig as long as my vocals hold up….Tony Bennett is still chanting at 86….if I could achieve such longevity that would give me another 18 years….safe trip to Cheltenham and I hope you back a few winners
Christy, was that you at the front of the stage down in Pairc Ui Chaoimh asking the Boss to sing My Little Honda 50????
Don’t know if you ever saw him live but it was an amazing show, delighted to finally see him, it’s been a helluva summer of music – you, Bruce, the bould Imelda May and that Passenger fella!
And the summer ain’t over yet….
Hope all is well and that you’re enjoying the sunshine…
no Jim, that was Lar….saw Bruce at RDS about 10 years back…
Heya Christy
Cold and horrible night in Christchurch NZ , have to tell you know matter how grim the weather gets listening to your velvet voice cheers me no end Thank you for the Music
slainte
Sound Bernadette, greetings to Christchurch and all our NZ listeners..great memories of my visits there…we’re in the middle of our first real Summer here for many years…its glorious weather..
Christy, had to comment on how brilliant the Phil Chevron gig was. Whelans packed to the rafters and full of love and good vibes. Moved to cry (like a man) hearing about Butterfly’s thirsty ducks. She went to get a bottle. Faithful Departed sounded out of this world and a brilliant introduction. Molly Malone a beautiful touch. I don’t know how you do it, but I’ll soon be heading towards my 100th Christy Moore show and I still walk away saying that was the best one yet…
Thanks Ger….it is the energy, enthusiasm and encouragement of the listeners that buoys us up..ye create the atmosphere that allows the songs to breathe and sparkle…I find singing alone in the workroom here very routine, Something I do everyday to rehearse, to learn and to prepare . When I sing to a room full of listeners everything changes. Each note and phrase becomes vital, the passion emerges and the perspiration starts to flow. I sing in a way that I can never replicate in a studio or workroom.I reckon I’m somewhere between the 5 and 6,000 gig mark. I love the process more then ever. As the number of gigs remaining decreases I value each remaining gig all the more. Keep coming back.
Christy,
I have been a fan since the I came to see you for the first time in 1979, and many times since, in Ireland and Australia..
I have written a third verse for Danny Boy, which might be of interst,
And a pedophile song about the priests, to the air of “whisky in the jar” which lasted three days on you tube before it was taken down,
I will be at the fleadh this year in Derry,
Best Regards
I sang Danny Boy once about 25 years ago. It was for a recording project with Nigel Rolfe. If I get to the Derry Fleadh I will listen out for your PP song. Are you entering it in the new songs competition ? The Fleadh Ceoil adjudicators are sticklers. Whereas they might go for the paedophile priest lyric…the melody of whiskey in the jar would go against the grain. I hope you have a great trip home
Hello there.
After listening to your music for quite a while I thought it was about time I picked myself up off my lazy backside and came to see ya. Got tickets for myself and my 28 year old daughter Georgia for Liverpool on October 12th. It’s her birthday that day and she’s a great fan also, so say hello if you can. If you are ever around Stillorgan call in to Byrne’s Galloping Green and say hello to my cousin Ray who has the place. Cheers. Frankie
Back home after a memorable few days in and around Knocknagoshel and Tralee. Pictures of Joxer, halted in his journey by car alarm passing by in my mind’s eye, likewise a soaking wet black towel, a guitar string flying apart, a bridal couple in the audience and balloons in front of the community centre. Also magic sounds in my ears of the Lobby Bar, of startled singing birds, Mama’s voice from the grave, the longing for the Cliffs of Doneen, of a singing audience and of the Biko Drum. All these impressions mixed with the deference to the Knocknagoshel Women’s Group. To experience the warmth of these women, their dedication, their hospitality and their delight that you came to Knocknagoshel was the cream topping of two wonderful evenings.
Hilary showed me a documentary of the Knocknagoshel Over 55’s Social Club And Women’s Group, and I again was very impressed and touched about the spirit in this community, the sense of responsibility and the social and communal spirit. It’s hard work, but they seem to have fun.
For a long time Maryline and me are dreaming of a woolshop in Clonakilty, when we are retired. Now I dream of a woolshop in Knocknagoshel. I hope I can convince Maryline….
it was a special time , I look forward to visiting you and maryline when you open both your woolshops in Clon and Gosh
Christy you are amazing
You always go above and beyond friendship,
Long may you continue to share your gift with all of us
God Bless
hi
I just want to say that I hope tonight’s gig in Whelans is a huge success,
God Bless
greetings to all listeners in Léim an Bhradáin… we thought that Chevron’s night was just right, it was hot and feisty, everyone sang for Philip, there was love in the room, there was laughter,there were tears.. from Molly Malone to Pogue Mahone and home again by Cabra
Great gig on Saturday night in Knocknagoshel, Christy. You got the locals sweating almost as much as yourself. Loved the tribute to the bishop that confirmed me, the bould Eamonn Casey. Would you think, Christy, with his various misdemeanours, that my confirmation is now null and void and I can now sin with impunity ?
whats good for the Goose is cool for The Gander