July 18th 2009

Cyril McDermott, who has recently launched a CD of songs telling the tale of his local area, around Elphin, Co. Roscommon, was a welcome guest at the Singers' night. There was a good crowd, with people on their way back from the South Sligo Summer School at Tubbercurry and on their way to the Joe Mooney in Drumshanbo. More came hotfoot from the Glens Centre in Manorhamilton and there was a number of visitors who promised to sing, but hoofed it, under cover of the break and the handing around of the sambos, leaving us in suspense until the next time!

20th June 2009

Oíche dhátheangach at the Boyle Singers on Saturday night, with several singers ag rá amhráin as Gaeilge: Eileanór a rún, Liostáil mé le Sáirsint, Óró mo churachín agus an Seanduine dóite. So much so, that a storyteller was moved to recite a macaronic recitation!

Dár ndóigh, bhí neart béarla ann freisin, with Helen and Breege kicking off the night in great style, both singing their own compositions - and a third singer, with an unplanned display of creativity, sang a unique version of the Newry Highwayman, as the actual lyrics evaded her on the night. SHE shall go unnamed. A wide selection of songs and singers including Tony, Clare, Eugene, Noreen, Frank, Marian, Clíona. Paul made his debut by joining in with gusto on that old favourite, Happy Birthday! Pádraig, Frances and Teresa recited and told stories.

And the songs? Banks of the Bann, Jimmy Murphy, Rosie Stewart's Jug of Punch, Luke Manner, Liverpool lullaby, Mrs McGrath, Maid of Magherally, Maggie, Westlin' Winds, In Bodenstown Churchyard, the Chapel gates at Cooraclare and several more.

The Shannonside Northern Sound Supporting the Arts award was on display on the night.

Go dtí an t-am céanna an mhí seo chugainn, beirigí bua agus bainigí taitneamh as an tSamhraidh - because, for the record - the weather is GORGEOUS at the moment.

SESSION COMING UP - Saturday, 20th June

Polish up your vocal chords... Singers' session, this Saturday, 20th June.

16th May 2009

There was a large group present in Dodds on the 16th of May, despite the absence of some regulars, who headed off to the 30th anniversary of the Góilín Club in Dublin.

More than 15 singers sang a couple of songs each and there was an appreciative audience. We've completed a full year in Dodd's now - we moved to Dodd's in May of last year - where has the time... etc.

Breege announced that Shannonside Radio judged the Singers' Circle worthy of an entertainment award in April and she and Helen will be travelling to Roscommon town to receive it during this week.

15 May 2009 - An Góilín Singers Club - Dublin - 30th anniversary

The Dublin singers' club, An Góilin is to celebrate its 30th Anniversary on the weekend of May 15th with Friday night and Saturday sessions in the Teachers' Club, Parnell Square, Dublin.

18 April 2009 in Boyle

More than 20 singers, more than 40 songs! Percy French, The Maid of Knockcrogher, Úna Bhán, Dunnes Storey beats them all; guitars, mouth organ and recitations. An unspoken preference on the night for Roscommon and Sligo songs. See you in May.

Sean-Nós Cois Life 2009 ( 2-5 Aibreán)

Tuilleadh eolais / More information on the Sean Nós Cois Life weekend in Dublin:
Sean-Nós Cois Life

If you're in Dublin this weekend, there will be loads of singing and music at the Sean-Nós Cois Life annual weekend.

Ceardlanna Amhránaíochta - singing workshop
Ceardlann damhsa ar an sean-nós - solo (sean nós) dancing workshop
Ceardlann fhidléireachta - fiddle workshhop

Aíonna speisialta (Special guests) eile don deireadh seachtaine:
Eoin Warner (Beanntraí) ; Ray Mac Mánais (Béal Feirste) ; Nollaig Ní Laoire (An Mhí) ; Úna de Paor (An Seanphobal, Co. Phort Láirge) ; Neil Ní Chróinín (Múscraí) ; Saileog Ní Cheannabháin (Baile Átha Cliath) ; Liam Ó Dubhgáin (Oileán Thoraí) ; Colm Mac Ruairí (Oileán Thoraí)

Filíocht & Agallaimh Bheirte: Joe Steve & Máirín Ó Neachtain (Conamara)

Aoí-cheoltóirí: Aodán Ó Domhnaill (Dún Cionnaola) (Fidléir) ; Rónán Ó Gealbháin (Baile Átha Cliath) (Fidléir) agus go leor eile!

Tuilleadh eolais:
Deirdre Nic Éanruig - 087 262 1537
Antaine Ó Faracháin - (01) 453 8192
Máire Ní Chróinín - (086) 294 0652