Thanks John… An event that might interest Christy fans is our “Gospel According To… Christy Moore” to be performed on March 15th at St Oliver Plunkett’s Church in Lenadoon, Belfast and Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast on March 18th… both events at 7pm. more on that blog as the week goes on about Christy and the events…http://stocki.typepad.com/
Steve Stockman is a Presbyterian Minister – used to have a show on Radio Ulster and big into his music. He’s written a book about U2 and how their music would have religious links. Was a wee bit about the Gospel according to Christy Moore in the Irish News and seemed to be along the lines of how you speak for the oppressed and underprivileged in your songs. Review of your Waterfront gig on his website -not sure how to blu line on this new guestbook but link is below http://stocki.typepad.com/soulsurmise/2011/11/christy-moore-live-at-the-waterfront-hall-231111.html
Christy,
I’m going to see you in Leeds in April,
It was my intention to try and get a photo of us together
to put up in my down stairs toilet (Its the only place the wife will allow my pics!)
I have one with Joe Dolan, Big Tom!!, Michael McGoldrick and think you would be a
great addition to my collection. Everyone that visits my toilet would see us together,
how cool is that?!
I’ll try and catch you on the night
All the best
Alan
Has anyone here heard the music of Gordon Bok, particularly his album “Fashioned In the Clay”” ? I was thrilled to find this old favourite of mine on CD and hearing the title track again after many years.
Oh dear, who to cheer on in the rugby match today.
Christy, We’re missing you on the South Side, come say hi to the city of Chicago! It’s been too long…
Christy's reply
first we’ll take Mounbellew, then we’ll take Elphin…..playing Southside of the City of Drogheda tonight..it is on the banks of the great River Boyne…its a grand old town, historic and welcoming…its the 2nd town of the County of Louth aka The Wee County, it being the smallest in Ireland…I like it a lot around here…always a great singing and music town…when I have this Island sung I’ll take a look at the map..gotta a lot to do here just now..far too busy to go gallivanting round Illinois but thanks for thinking of me and remembering the songs..
Christy, ticket problem sorted thanks to Hilary. Good luck for next Friday night. I’ll be playing the “Come all you Dreamers” DVD here in Germany as consolation.
Christy's reply
That Hilary Girl is a true champion…she will have to be honoured at the next gaggle…your up and about early this morning…Im thinking of heading down for the egg myself
Was so looking forward to the chat from the folk awards/England trip and not disappointed. Sounds like you had a really good time. I see the Rev Steve Stockman is doing “The Gospel According to Christy Moore” next week as part of the Belfast Feile.It looks like an interesting show. Roll on May on the walls and the second coming on June 1st. Keep well.
Christy's reply
first I heard about this was yesterday from McFeargal…tell us more. Who is Rev Steve? Is he a Sky Pilot or a Paisleyite, will there be a collection,is it a Feis or a Fleadh, is there a dress code, is it women to the left and men to the right, will the crowd be receivin,, will the attendant flock get e’er a bit of the auld plenary indulgence, are there any special dispensations involved, will the crowd change ends at half time…..if you go along tell the rev steve staunton that I was askin for him…tell him that I’ve sussed the miracle of changin wine into water……on a different tack we played in Drogheda last night, it was grand altogether…Lar and Liv were there, it was his birthday so I sang Jailhouse Rock..tried out a new guitar last night, worked well…see you adup there within the walls..keep truckin companero
Crouch,touch,pause,engage.just been listening to Luke singing scorn not his simplicity powerfull song christy.
Christy's reply
I have not seen one ball put in straight this year yet, I do hope to tour the Land of Cymry while I’m still able..will you do the catering ?…I met Cerys Matthews last month and she planted the seed in my head, can you tell me anything about a Welsh Prop called Prosser?
Hi, my iphone app doesn’t contain any content anymore, how come?
Christy's reply
I have a few apps myself that dont work…its really a matter of acceptance..Andy Irvine is looking for an App that will allow him to ring his glasses when he cant find them… Im in bed at the moment, could do with an app that would help me to get up
Hi Christy
just wanted to say thanks for all the pleasure you have given me over the years.
Never seen you live but would love to.
I sing and entertain a bit myself and will be bashing out loads of songs on 17th I have even persuaded local spanish bar to get some guiness(will have to take me own jamie though)
anyway all the best to you and all yours christy
Christy's reply
Making your own Jamie is it…. the auld Jamie is great gear for removing warts, not from those who drink it but from those they are looking at….I played West Hartlepool in 1968 with Tony Capstick and thats exactly what happened
The remains of five Irish immigrants killed while building a Pennsylvania railroad in 1832 will be re-interred today in a cemetery near Philadelphia.
Michael Collins, Ireland’s ambassador to the US, is among dignitaries expected at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd for a funeral service that will include bagpipers and a gravesite marked by a 10ft-high Celtic cross.
“They’ll get a real burial that they didn’t have in 1832,,” said historian Bill Watson, who helped uncover the remains.
The immigrants were among 57 people hired to help build a stretch of the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad known as Duffy’s Cut. They lived in a shantytown by the rails in current-day Malvern, Pennsylvania, about 20 miles west of Philadelphia.
Watson and his twin brother Frank Watson, also a historian, led a team that set out nearly a decade ago to find out what happened to the workers from Donegal, Tyrone and Derry. They believe many of them died of cholera and were dumped in a mass grave at Duffy’s Cut.
But they also theorised – based on mortality statistics, newspaper accounts and internal railroad company documents – that some were killed. Railroad officials did not notify the workers’ relatives of their deaths, and they later burned the shantytown.
“We were told that it was an urban myth,” Bill Watson said.
The first years of excavation in woods brought discoveries such as glass buttons, forks and smoking pipes, including one stamped “Derry”. Many artefacts are now on permanent display at nearby Immaculata University, where Bill Watson is chairman of the history department.
It wasn’t until 2009 that the Watsons’ team found human bones. They unearthed six skeletons in all, and forensic experts found evidence of trauma. The brothers speculate that when cholera swept through the camp, these immigrants tried to escape the deadly epidemic but were killed by local vigilantes, who were driven by anti-Irish prejudice and fear of the extremely contagious disease.
One set of remains was tentatively identified based on bone size and the passenger list of a ship that sailed from Ireland to Philadelphia four months before the men died. If DNA tests prove a match to descendants in Donegal, the remains of John Ruddy will be returned to Ireland.
The other sets of bones – four men and a washerwoman – will be interred at West Laurel Hill. Their grave will be marked with a Celtic cross made of limestone quarried in County Kilkenny, Ireland, and donated by Immaculata.
“It’s just the right thing to do, to give these men a Christian burial,” said university spokeswoman Marie Moughan.
The cemetery donated the plot for the same reason, said Kevin McCormick, a liaison to the Duffy’s Cut Project from West Laurel Hill.
The Watsons’ ultimate goal had been to find, unearth, identify and repatriate the remains of all 57 workers using DNA analysis, the ship’s passenger list and other documents. But ground-penetrating radar indicates most are interred in a mass grave too close to active rails to be exhumed
Thanks James..coincidentally Duffy’s Cut has been in my mind every day…I have been singing it constantly at home with a view to gigging it more regularily..this bit of news gives me added impetus..how are things down your way..is it true that kate reilly’s kitchen is in action again…someone told me that there were gigs there again
Hi Christy, I wonder if there’s anyone who needs a ticket for Killarney on the 16th March. I have four all together on the front row? For the 2nd year on the trot my plans have been scuppered by work here in Germany. I think Hilary sat next to my family last year, but due to my absence they’re unable to make it too. If you could help out Hilary it would be greatly appreciated. My number is 087 8186812.call or send a text… the tickets are safe up in Ballincollig .. (where Johnny Don’t Go). Good Luck with the night. Glad now I went to Vicars Street before Christmas.
Christy's reply
try 4711ers.org …..if you have no luck come back here next week
Hi All. Yes good to have “our ” guestbook back…. JP in West Limerick you are dead right…. Joe would love a gig in Listowel,,, Its NINE long years today since CM did a gig in North Kerry,,, International Womens Day in the Bradon Hotel in Tralee in 2003….,Lixnaw awaits freisin !! beir bua & beannacht. H
Christy Dia dhuit have you heard about Bernard Dunne’s Bród Club? Would be go h-iontach if you would sign up,only takes a few minutes and sín é. Looking forward to seeing you on the tour, tog go bog é Patrick.
Christy's reply
cuala mé and scéal sin, b’feidir go mbeith mé abálta cúpla focail á leabhar le Bernard… ach is é an Bórd na Móna Gaeilge atá agamsa agus ceapaim nac bhfuil an blas órlach ar me theanga
1
Ye true sons of Erin I hope ye’ll draw near
A few simple verses I’ll soon let ye hear
Concerning a huntsman of fame & renown
Whose name it is Massy from near Ardagh town
2
This Massey & his comerades went hunting the hare
They ruse him in Ballyloughane I declare
In a scorth of furze bushes near Dooley big forth
And from that day to this there was never such sport
3
Maurice Cane he came there in a sporting ould nag
He had neir a saddle but a piece of an old bag
He had neir a bridle but a holt of the mane
And he slipped his breast bone going over a drain
4
Mike Hurley came there & he reading the news
His whiskers were riled & a glaye in his shoes
He cheered his newspaper up to the sky
Saying hurra for this Massey, the gallant old boy
5
Maurice Dooley came therewith a rusty old gun
The hare he been gone & he wanted some fun
He aimed at John, Johiney who stood near a wall
Saying this useless old bugger wants powder & ball
6
John Tom he came out with a hammer in hand
And loudly called out to Massey to stand
Saying if you don’t comprihend what I’m going to tell you
I mane to expound it to a still clearer view
7
Kit Dick was outside & she patting her pig
She thought that she heard like the noise of a gig
When down comes the hunts-men in full tallie ho
And she called out old Daniel to look at the qure
8
Mick Brouder came out with his steps & go-one
Of porter I’m sure he had in a full can
He mounted the ditch with a ball & a screech
Saying I’ll preach ye the gospel or make ye a speech
9
Patsy Burns was shoing an old nag at the durl
He nearly got cracked with excitement I’m sure
Saying tis all very fine to be watching that rout
But I’d rather be drinking a good pint of stout
10
Jack Dillon was below & he picking his shirt
I declare you would think he should rot with the dirt
When he heard the hunt coming, he made a loud cheer
Saying I wish ye brought yer hounds to hunt I hare here
11
Johiney Upton came out with a pipe in his gob
Ned Sheehan ran out with a wide open clob
Saying here they are coming throw yer tools a wan aside
Jugeen, get a gennet & off we will ride
12
Tom Flynn he came out & he hising his legs
He would just after eating a dozen of eggs
Saying murder, tis the end of the world I say
Poor Ireland is lost let us kneel down & pray
13
Tade Lane he was working, above at Jineen’s
He scratched his old poll, when he saw the shoneens
His needle & thimble he flung to the wind
Saying you fools if yer thinking to bare me behind
14
Johiney Frawley came out & his spex cross his nose
He was just after reading bout all Ireland’s foes
He said to himself faith I’ll now cut a caper
Saying Hi Mr Massey, here is yesterdays paper
15
Ould Smith he came out to the top of the height
He cocked up his spy glass to draw ‘m near his sight
Saying here comes this Massey, right up to my jaw
But for being one of my creed I’d give him the law
16
Bill O’Brien was above in the hill top so high
He was watching old Smith puting up his third eye
But he said to himself as he looked all around
Faith I’d rather see some one to lend me a pound
17
Con Lenihan cam down in the back of a goat
His whiskers were long & he wore the priests coat
He had a stout wattle prepared for a horse
And inside his old coat was a thruppey loaf
18
Owen Enright was inside in a thruppel of rushes
He thought himself cosey watching out through the bushes
But he frightened the horses below near Smiths lawn
And they took Owneen for a Leprauchane
19
Mick Downes he came out with his nag by the mane
He looked at the sky, saying I’m thinking twill rain
He had neer a saddle but the childer’s old bibs
And believe me his nag was well taned on the ribs
20
Markey Kennedy ran out & he clapping his hands
And up in the top of a big ditch he stands
But he soon tumbled into the dike with the dread
When they trampled his praties & broke through his thread
21
Johiney Bobin was out looking after the cows
You know he’s so safe he keeps clear from all rows
But ha wished in his heart that the huntsman w’e stand
Tell he’d show’m all his tickets for super fine brand
22
Jamesis Griffin stepped out looking sober & wise
He wanted to know what was causing the noise
He politely requested of Massey to yield
And lightly pass by his 19 acre field
23
Then Massey blew the bugle & up comes the hounds
Saying comerades there’s no use in us going to those rounds
I think we’ll go home boys & ate a good dinner
And then we’ll draw sops to know which is the winner
24
And now to conclude & to finish my song
I declare to my heart tis a comical one
Remember my name it is Pady Dillane
And to prove it I’m living in Ballyloughane
Nine & twenty knights of fame
Hunf their pears on Branksome’s walls
Nine & twenty squires of name
Brought them their studs from bower to stall
Nine & twenty yo-men tall
Waited dutious on them all
They were all knights of mettle true
Kings-men of the bold Bellee
Taken from Nora Doody’s Scrapbook circa 1900 to 1920 and I typed it in as it was written in, spellings and all.
Foxhunt around OldMill, Rooska, Ballyloughane, Carrickerry & Ardagh in West Limerick
Christy's reply
Good man JP, I’d say the typin finger was wore out on you…fair play to you, twas a long chase.. you remind me of a song I used to sing in the mid 70s…I adapted it from ‘The Kilruddery Hunt”, did a bit of rewriting and called it ” Langstrom’s Pony ” which is the title of a tune I heard Liam O’Flynn play back in the early Planxty days
Hello Christy, I’ll keep a Diary like I did back in 2008. We also took lots of photos. This time I have a small but perfectly formed HD video camera also.
The number for Richard at The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington is +441805 622552 and not as I gave you earlier should you or your agent want to make contact. This part of the world is lovely you know!
Hope you are having a good International Women’s Day too.
After collaborating with the “Dutch Irish Bastard” (for the song “Another drink or two”) some time ago I now got some lyrics from Andrew David Watts – stationed in Afghanistan. I made up this little waltz… http://soundcloud.com/funkfuzziundco/the-end-of-the-day
Cheers!
Robin
Thanks John… An event that might interest Christy fans is our “Gospel According To… Christy Moore” to be performed on March 15th at St Oliver Plunkett’s Church in Lenadoon, Belfast and Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast on March 18th… both events at 7pm. more on that blog as the week goes on about Christy and the events…http://stocki.typepad.com/
Steve Stockman is a Presbyterian Minister – used to have a show on Radio Ulster and big into his music. He’s written a book about U2 and how their music would have religious links. Was a wee bit about the Gospel according to Christy Moore in the Irish News and seemed to be along the lines of how you speak for the oppressed and underprivileged in your songs. Review of your Waterfront gig on his website -not sure how to blu line on this new guestbook but link is below
http://stocki.typepad.com/soulsurmise/2011/11/christy-moore-live-at-the-waterfront-hall-231111.html
Christy,
I’m going to see you in Leeds in April,
It was my intention to try and get a photo of us together
to put up in my down stairs toilet (Its the only place the wife will allow my pics!)
I have one with Joe Dolan, Big Tom!!, Michael McGoldrick and think you would be a
great addition to my collection. Everyone that visits my toilet would see us together,
how cool is that?!
I’ll try and catch you on the night
All the best
Alan
Has anyone here heard the music of Gordon Bok, particularly his album “Fashioned In the Clay”” ? I was thrilled to find this old favourite of mine on CD and hearing the title track again after many years.
Oh dear, who to cheer on in the rugby match today.
Christy, We’re missing you on the South Side, come say hi to the city of Chicago! It’s been too long…
first we’ll take Mounbellew, then we’ll take Elphin…..playing Southside of the City of Drogheda tonight..it is on the banks of the great River Boyne…its a grand old town, historic and welcoming…its the 2nd town of the County of Louth aka The Wee County, it being the smallest in Ireland…I like it a lot around here…always a great singing and music town…when I have this Island sung I’ll take a look at the map..gotta a lot to do here just now..far too busy to go gallivanting round Illinois but thanks for thinking of me and remembering the songs..
Christy, ticket problem sorted thanks to Hilary. Good luck for next Friday night. I’ll be playing the “Come all you Dreamers” DVD here in Germany as consolation.
That Hilary Girl is a true champion…she will have to be honoured at the next gaggle…your up and about early this morning…Im thinking of heading down for the egg myself
Was so looking forward to the chat from the folk awards/England trip and not disappointed. Sounds like you had a really good time. I see the Rev Steve Stockman is doing “The Gospel According to Christy Moore” next week as part of the Belfast Feile.It looks like an interesting show. Roll on May on the walls and the second coming on June 1st. Keep well.
first I heard about this was yesterday from McFeargal…tell us more. Who is Rev Steve? Is he a Sky Pilot or a Paisleyite, will there be a collection,is it a Feis or a Fleadh, is there a dress code, is it women to the left and men to the right, will the crowd be receivin,, will the attendant flock get e’er a bit of the auld plenary indulgence, are there any special dispensations involved, will the crowd change ends at half time…..if you go along tell the rev steve staunton that I was askin for him…tell him that I’ve sussed the miracle of changin wine into water……on a different tack we played in Drogheda last night, it was grand altogether…Lar and Liv were there, it was his birthday so I sang Jailhouse Rock..tried out a new guitar last night, worked well…see you adup there within the walls..keep truckin companero
Crouch,touch,pause,engage.just been listening to Luke singing scorn not his simplicity powerfull song christy.
I have not seen one ball put in straight this year yet, I do hope to tour the Land of Cymry while I’m still able..will you do the catering ?…I met Cerys Matthews last month and she planted the seed in my head, can you tell me anything about a Welsh Prop called Prosser?
Many thanks for it all Christy. Big manly hugs from me to you and all your team 🙂
I suppose bit of your feminine side is out of the question
Hi, my iphone app doesn’t contain any content anymore, how come?
I have a few apps myself that dont work…its really a matter of acceptance..Andy Irvine is looking for an App that will allow him to ring his glasses when he cant find them… Im in bed at the moment, could do with an app that would help me to get up
Hi Christy
just wanted to say thanks for all the pleasure you have given me over the years.
Never seen you live but would love to.
I sing and entertain a bit myself and will be bashing out loads of songs on 17th I have even persuaded local spanish bar to get some guiness(will have to take me own jamie though)
anyway all the best to you and all yours christy
Making your own Jamie is it…. the auld Jamie is great gear for removing warts, not from those who drink it but from those they are looking at….I played West Hartlepool in 1968 with Tony Capstick and thats exactly what happened
Duffy’s Cut.
The remains of five Irish immigrants killed while building a Pennsylvania railroad in 1832 will be re-interred today in a cemetery near Philadelphia.
Michael Collins, Ireland’s ambassador to the US, is among dignitaries expected at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd for a funeral service that will include bagpipers and a gravesite marked by a 10ft-high Celtic cross.
“They’ll get a real burial that they didn’t have in 1832,,” said historian Bill Watson, who helped uncover the remains.
The immigrants were among 57 people hired to help build a stretch of the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad known as Duffy’s Cut. They lived in a shantytown by the rails in current-day Malvern, Pennsylvania, about 20 miles west of Philadelphia.
Watson and his twin brother Frank Watson, also a historian, led a team that set out nearly a decade ago to find out what happened to the workers from Donegal, Tyrone and Derry. They believe many of them died of cholera and were dumped in a mass grave at Duffy’s Cut.
But they also theorised – based on mortality statistics, newspaper accounts and internal railroad company documents – that some were killed. Railroad officials did not notify the workers’ relatives of their deaths, and they later burned the shantytown.
“We were told that it was an urban myth,” Bill Watson said.
The first years of excavation in woods brought discoveries such as glass buttons, forks and smoking pipes, including one stamped “Derry”. Many artefacts are now on permanent display at nearby Immaculata University, where Bill Watson is chairman of the history department.
It wasn’t until 2009 that the Watsons’ team found human bones. They unearthed six skeletons in all, and forensic experts found evidence of trauma. The brothers speculate that when cholera swept through the camp, these immigrants tried to escape the deadly epidemic but were killed by local vigilantes, who were driven by anti-Irish prejudice and fear of the extremely contagious disease.
One set of remains was tentatively identified based on bone size and the passenger list of a ship that sailed from Ireland to Philadelphia four months before the men died. If DNA tests prove a match to descendants in Donegal, the remains of John Ruddy will be returned to Ireland.
The other sets of bones – four men and a washerwoman – will be interred at West Laurel Hill. Their grave will be marked with a Celtic cross made of limestone quarried in County Kilkenny, Ireland, and donated by Immaculata.
“It’s just the right thing to do, to give these men a Christian burial,” said university spokeswoman Marie Moughan.
The cemetery donated the plot for the same reason, said Kevin McCormick, a liaison to the Duffy’s Cut Project from West Laurel Hill.
The Watsons’ ultimate goal had been to find, unearth, identify and repatriate the remains of all 57 workers using DNA analysis, the ship’s passenger list and other documents. But ground-penetrating radar indicates most are interred in a mass grave too close to active rails to be exhumed
Read more: http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/irish-immigrant-rail-workers-to-be-reburied-542847.html#ixzz1obrnIPw6
Thanks James..coincidentally Duffy’s Cut has been in my mind every day…I have been singing it constantly at home with a view to gigging it more regularily..this bit of news gives me added impetus..how are things down your way..is it true that kate reilly’s kitchen is in action again…someone told me that there were gigs there again
Hi Christy, I wonder if there’s anyone who needs a ticket for Killarney on the 16th March. I have four all together on the front row? For the 2nd year on the trot my plans have been scuppered by work here in Germany. I think Hilary sat next to my family last year, but due to my absence they’re unable to make it too. If you could help out Hilary it would be greatly appreciated. My number is 087 8186812.call or send a text… the tickets are safe up in Ballincollig .. (where Johnny Don’t Go). Good Luck with the night. Glad now I went to Vicars Street before Christmas.
try 4711ers.org …..if you have no luck come back here next week
Hi All. Yes good to have “our ” guestbook back…. JP in West Limerick you are dead right…. Joe would love a gig in Listowel,,, Its NINE long years today since CM did a gig in North Kerry,,, International Womens Day in the Bradon Hotel in Tralee in 2003….,Lixnaw awaits freisin !! beir bua & beannacht. H
Lyracrompane here we come
Christy Dia dhuit have you heard about Bernard Dunne’s Bród Club? Would be go h-iontach if you would sign up,only takes a few minutes and sín é. Looking forward to seeing you on the tour, tog go bog é Patrick.
cuala mé and scéal sin, b’feidir go mbeith mé abálta cúpla focail á leabhar le Bernard… ach is é an Bórd na Móna Gaeilge atá agamsa agus ceapaim nac bhfuil an blas órlach ar me theanga
Good to see the site back up and running, Christy. The ‘On The Blanket’ video was powerful stuff. That’s all I’ve got to say for now. Thanks again.
Doug me auld China…great to hear from you..we must have a yarn in the near future…before we’re all below in St Gabriel !
Lines suggested in seeing a Fox Hunt
1
Ye true sons of Erin I hope ye’ll draw near
A few simple verses I’ll soon let ye hear
Concerning a huntsman of fame & renown
Whose name it is Massy from near Ardagh town
2
This Massey & his comerades went hunting the hare
They ruse him in Ballyloughane I declare
In a scorth of furze bushes near Dooley big forth
And from that day to this there was never such sport
3
Maurice Cane he came there in a sporting ould nag
He had neir a saddle but a piece of an old bag
He had neir a bridle but a holt of the mane
And he slipped his breast bone going over a drain
4
Mike Hurley came there & he reading the news
His whiskers were riled & a glaye in his shoes
He cheered his newspaper up to the sky
Saying hurra for this Massey, the gallant old boy
5
Maurice Dooley came therewith a rusty old gun
The hare he been gone & he wanted some fun
He aimed at John, Johiney who stood near a wall
Saying this useless old bugger wants powder & ball
6
John Tom he came out with a hammer in hand
And loudly called out to Massey to stand
Saying if you don’t comprihend what I’m going to tell you
I mane to expound it to a still clearer view
7
Kit Dick was outside & she patting her pig
She thought that she heard like the noise of a gig
When down comes the hunts-men in full tallie ho
And she called out old Daniel to look at the qure
8
Mick Brouder came out with his steps & go-one
Of porter I’m sure he had in a full can
He mounted the ditch with a ball & a screech
Saying I’ll preach ye the gospel or make ye a speech
9
Patsy Burns was shoing an old nag at the durl
He nearly got cracked with excitement I’m sure
Saying tis all very fine to be watching that rout
But I’d rather be drinking a good pint of stout
10
Jack Dillon was below & he picking his shirt
I declare you would think he should rot with the dirt
When he heard the hunt coming, he made a loud cheer
Saying I wish ye brought yer hounds to hunt I hare here
11
Johiney Upton came out with a pipe in his gob
Ned Sheehan ran out with a wide open clob
Saying here they are coming throw yer tools a wan aside
Jugeen, get a gennet & off we will ride
12
Tom Flynn he came out & he hising his legs
He would just after eating a dozen of eggs
Saying murder, tis the end of the world I say
Poor Ireland is lost let us kneel down & pray
13
Tade Lane he was working, above at Jineen’s
He scratched his old poll, when he saw the shoneens
His needle & thimble he flung to the wind
Saying you fools if yer thinking to bare me behind
14
Johiney Frawley came out & his spex cross his nose
He was just after reading bout all Ireland’s foes
He said to himself faith I’ll now cut a caper
Saying Hi Mr Massey, here is yesterdays paper
15
Ould Smith he came out to the top of the height
He cocked up his spy glass to draw ‘m near his sight
Saying here comes this Massey, right up to my jaw
But for being one of my creed I’d give him the law
16
Bill O’Brien was above in the hill top so high
He was watching old Smith puting up his third eye
But he said to himself as he looked all around
Faith I’d rather see some one to lend me a pound
17
Con Lenihan cam down in the back of a goat
His whiskers were long & he wore the priests coat
He had a stout wattle prepared for a horse
And inside his old coat was a thruppey loaf
18
Owen Enright was inside in a thruppel of rushes
He thought himself cosey watching out through the bushes
But he frightened the horses below near Smiths lawn
And they took Owneen for a Leprauchane
19
Mick Downes he came out with his nag by the mane
He looked at the sky, saying I’m thinking twill rain
He had neer a saddle but the childer’s old bibs
And believe me his nag was well taned on the ribs
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Markey Kennedy ran out & he clapping his hands
And up in the top of a big ditch he stands
But he soon tumbled into the dike with the dread
When they trampled his praties & broke through his thread
21
Johiney Bobin was out looking after the cows
You know he’s so safe he keeps clear from all rows
But ha wished in his heart that the huntsman w’e stand
Tell he’d show’m all his tickets for super fine brand
22
Jamesis Griffin stepped out looking sober & wise
He wanted to know what was causing the noise
He politely requested of Massey to yield
And lightly pass by his 19 acre field
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Then Massey blew the bugle & up comes the hounds
Saying comerades there’s no use in us going to those rounds
I think we’ll go home boys & ate a good dinner
And then we’ll draw sops to know which is the winner
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And now to conclude & to finish my song
I declare to my heart tis a comical one
Remember my name it is Pady Dillane
And to prove it I’m living in Ballyloughane
Nine & twenty knights of fame
Hunf their pears on Branksome’s walls
Nine & twenty squires of name
Brought them their studs from bower to stall
Nine & twenty yo-men tall
Waited dutious on them all
They were all knights of mettle true
Kings-men of the bold Bellee
Taken from Nora Doody’s Scrapbook circa 1900 to 1920 and I typed it in as it was written in, spellings and all.
Foxhunt around OldMill, Rooska, Ballyloughane, Carrickerry & Ardagh in West Limerick
Good man JP, I’d say the typin finger was wore out on you…fair play to you, twas a long chase.. you remind me of a song I used to sing in the mid 70s…I adapted it from ‘The Kilruddery Hunt”, did a bit of rewriting and called it ” Langstrom’s Pony ” which is the title of a tune I heard Liam O’Flynn play back in the early Planxty days
http://www.stjohnstheatre.com/
Magic spot for a gig
Hello Christy, I’ll keep a Diary like I did back in 2008. We also took lots of photos. This time I have a small but perfectly formed HD video camera also.
The number for Richard at The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington is +441805 622552 and not as I gave you earlier should you or your agent want to make contact. This part of the world is lovely you know!
Hope you are having a good International Women’s Day too.
Thanks Dave
After collaborating with the “Dutch Irish Bastard” (for the song “Another drink or two”) some time ago I now got some lyrics from Andrew David Watts – stationed in Afghanistan. I made up this little waltz…
http://soundcloud.com/funkfuzziundco/the-end-of-the-day
Cheers!
Robin