Nearly boarding time from another fantastic gig. Had a lovely time meeting other visitors from Belgium and Germany as well as my well-kent 4711 Irish friends. I loved how intentional some of the song choices were (or seemed to me). “Lingo Politico” “How Long”, “Black Triangle” and “Palestine” resounded powerfully. I thought to myself “Christy doesn’t miss”. Also my first time to hear the uilleann pipes live, what a treat. Also loved the new verses in “Lisdoonvarna” for a swift change in tone. Brilliant stuff.
I still yearn for a Barrowlands gig but I’ll have to make my peace with it. Is there an anniversary or anything coming up you could mark there?! I’ll have to keep digging…ever hopeful!
Hi C Another cracker of a gig there was such excitement and anticipation as the crowd gathered from all corners, Scotland, UK, Belgium, Germany, OZ and the rest ! and such welcome as you arrived on stage. Another great setlist, Wally was certainly some song writer, it’s mighty to hear his songs back in the setlist. I know the Harp is our ancient national symbol but surely the pipes are the modern equivalent ? They have the potential to evoke such a visceral reaction when played well, which Sean certainly did ! I was deeply moved, especially in the haunting version of Middle Of the Island. You are always searching, it seems, for something different, to add a new dimension to the gigs a new verse to a old song, or a new song, be it witty or profound, or additional performers to add to the mix. The important Gig on IWD for Women’s Aid will be different again, there is a special vibe at Benefit Gigs. GRMMA, beir bua agus beannacht. H
it’s a beautifully written song that strikes the soul. I thought you would appreciate its depth and said I would share.
BornToBeWlld
March 3, 2026 at 11:19 am
Location: Sitting in a deck chair in Wilton Park enjoying the sun
Hi Christy, thank you so much for creating the highlight of another trip to the Black Lagoon. A few relaxed days with quite some sunshine, meeting old friends, meeting Astrid from Hamburg again whom I first met in Trim last year, enjoying talks
and music together (not only yours😉), and on top of it all the gig in your HQ. I really enjoyed meeting other 4711, some from your German fans base, some regulars like Patsy, Dave and of course Hilary. Proper choice of songs, impressive play from Seán, everything perfectly run by your whole team, a good choir of listeners and surely you made it an unforgettable evening.
Let’s hope for many more gigs to come. All the best to you all
Birgit
Hello Christy,
Thankyou for the beautiful gig last night.
I’m looking at the sea through the big ferry window. Andy Irvine is sitting 10 yards away. All is quiet and calm.
Hi Christy,
Another wonderful night in HQ. Great to meet up with some long haul 4711ers…and of course the locals. “ How Long” is so poignant at the moment, given we have a few Boys trying to take control all over the World. Another brilliant set list, you hardly took a breath all the way through, and the audience were totally engaged through it all.
Thanks Christy.
Ride on
Patsy
Good morning Christy. Thanks for another magical night at Vicar st last night. Great crowd and a great atmosphere. The duet brought me back to 2002 when yourself and Planxty reformed. Looking forward to seeing you along the way in the not too distant future. Thanks again Christy. I boarded the bus a very happy man last night.
Hi Christy, thank you for this stunning gig yesterday…. it was magic pure and left me completely overwhelmed .. so many old gems… these great new ones…and then the piper… and the wonderful bodhran…absolutely loved it… what a privilege to be there… THANKS!
thank you so much for such great music… and thanks to all those great people around you who make this possible….and it s so lovely to meet all the other 4711ers… what a very special feeling to be part of this all.
So all the best … hope I ll be back at least in autumn… May we all stay healthy and in good mood…take care and ride on
Ursula
I’m very much looking forward to tonight’s gig. It’s been a short stay in Dublin for me this time, but an enjoyable and peaceful one. An excellent gig by Eddi Reader and band at the Pavilion on Saturday evening, yesterday a walk through Ringsend and Irishtown to Sandymount Strand, the daffodils in the park just opening at the beginning of Spring, a quiet day today watching the birds flying and foraging for food on the Liffey and Dodder, and your gig this evening!
Hello Christy,
Hunkering down for a quiet afternoon before your gig tonight. Toast with blackberry jam, Steve is finding us a bit of rugby. Guitar practice.
There’s a bookshop down the bottom of Francis Street, O’Connell books. I heard it’s a film set. Shame, it looks just the kind of bookshop I love.
Looking forward to the Monday Club tonight, it’s been a while since I’ve entered!! If you were to play Lyra tonight that would be splendid, stay safe and have a great show!!
Hello Christy.Looking forward to boarding the bus in Cork this afternoon for another night of wonderful music and song.Every good luck tonight with the gig.Sweet music roll on Christy.
Looking forward to a wonderful evening tomorrow. I already had two lovely evenings with music in Dublin with Birgit. So happy to come back to Dublin and to Vicar Street
Thanks Christy, always love those delves into the past, could read them all day!
The mention of “Dunlavin Green” struck me! Didn’t Andy I record it on his album with Luke Plumb 40 years after accompanying you on “The Iron”
Which got me thinking! In all the hundreds of songs I think yourself and Andy maybe covered about 3/4 same songs?
Wasn’t that the beauty of Planxty though! 2 totally different singers, sininging totally different songs, in totally different keys! Was two bands for the price of one!
Many moons ago,Richard Thompson put Al Bowlly on my radar.,with the classy,Al Bowlly’s in heaven’.
Just now,the radio played Bowlly singing ‘ Two Sleepy People’…pretty much a perfect Sunday song…what an artist,gone far too young and well worth a Wikipedia read.
Dear Christy
Since a few days we are in the Wiclow Mountains, enjoying hiking. But as well looking forward to your Monday evening gig in Vicar Street. We feel so privileged that we regularly can come to the beautiful Island and ofcourse that you still keep up the good work.
See you on Monday.
all the best
Els and Piet.
Hi..This never gets old and is so current for these troubled times https://youtu.be/1-LjviV9pg4?si=bYX8xbk58EUkP2Hh …H
Nearly boarding time from another fantastic gig. Had a lovely time meeting other visitors from Belgium and Germany as well as my well-kent 4711 Irish friends. I loved how intentional some of the song choices were (or seemed to me). “Lingo Politico” “How Long”, “Black Triangle” and “Palestine” resounded powerfully. I thought to myself “Christy doesn’t miss”. Also my first time to hear the uilleann pipes live, what a treat. Also loved the new verses in “Lisdoonvarna” for a swift change in tone. Brilliant stuff.
I still yearn for a Barrowlands gig but I’ll have to make my peace with it. Is there an anniversary or anything coming up you could mark there?! I’ll have to keep digging…ever hopeful!
Hi C Another cracker of a gig there was such excitement and anticipation as the crowd gathered from all corners, Scotland, UK, Belgium, Germany, OZ and the rest ! and such welcome as you arrived on stage. Another great setlist, Wally was certainly some song writer, it’s mighty to hear his songs back in the setlist. I know the Harp is our ancient national symbol but surely the pipes are the modern equivalent ? They have the potential to evoke such a visceral reaction when played well, which Sean certainly did ! I was deeply moved, especially in the haunting version of Middle Of the Island. You are always searching, it seems, for something different, to add a new dimension to the gigs a new verse to a old song, or a new song, be it witty or profound, or additional performers to add to the mix. The important Gig on IWD for Women’s Aid will be different again, there is a special vibe at Benefit Gigs. GRMMA, beir bua agus beannacht. H
Hi Christy,
Spring has sprung and what a lovely few months we have in store.
I stumbled across this Gem from Scottish Folk band Beluga Lagoon: https://youtu.be/3QZJ-5kGMrI?si=UvXl3Gh-KdCagLbb
it’s a beautifully written song that strikes the soul. I thought you would appreciate its depth and said I would share.
Hi Christy, thank you so much for creating the highlight of another trip to the Black Lagoon. A few relaxed days with quite some sunshine, meeting old friends, meeting Astrid from Hamburg again whom I first met in Trim last year, enjoying talks
and music together (not only yours😉), and on top of it all the gig in your HQ. I really enjoyed meeting other 4711, some from your German fans base, some regulars like Patsy, Dave and of course Hilary. Proper choice of songs, impressive play from Seán, everything perfectly run by your whole team, a good choir of listeners and surely you made it an unforgettable evening.
Let’s hope for many more gigs to come. All the best to you all
Birgit
Hello Christy,
Thankyou for the beautiful gig last night.
I’m looking at the sea through the big ferry window. Andy Irvine is sitting 10 yards away. All is quiet and calm.
Hope all is well with you.
Rebecca
Hi Christy,
Another wonderful night in HQ. Great to meet up with some long haul 4711ers…and of course the locals. “ How Long” is so poignant at the moment, given we have a few Boys trying to take control all over the World. Another brilliant set list, you hardly took a breath all the way through, and the audience were totally engaged through it all.
Thanks Christy.
Ride on
Patsy
Good morning Christy. Thanks for another magical night at Vicar st last night. Great crowd and a great atmosphere. The duet brought me back to 2002 when yourself and Planxty reformed. Looking forward to seeing you along the way in the not too distant future. Thanks again Christy. I boarded the bus a very happy man last night.
Hi Christy, thank you for this stunning gig yesterday…. it was magic pure and left me completely overwhelmed .. so many old gems… these great new ones…and then the piper… and the wonderful bodhran…absolutely loved it… what a privilege to be there… THANKS!
thank you so much for such great music… and thanks to all those great people around you who make this possible….and it s so lovely to meet all the other 4711ers… what a very special feeling to be part of this all.
So all the best … hope I ll be back at least in autumn… May we all stay healthy and in good mood…take care and ride on
Ursula
Thank you for a wonderful gig tonight, Christy.
I loved the selection of songs. And, in these times, How Long and Palestine particularly hit home, deep reflection.
Seán’s piping was so impressive and beautiful. I will look for his new album.
Best wishes,
Anne
Hello Christy,
I’m very much looking forward to tonight’s gig. It’s been a short stay in Dublin for me this time, but an enjoyable and peaceful one. An excellent gig by Eddi Reader and band at the Pavilion on Saturday evening, yesterday a walk through Ringsend and Irishtown to Sandymount Strand, the daffodils in the park just opening at the beginning of Spring, a quiet day today watching the birds flying and foraging for food on the Liffey and Dodder, and your gig this evening!
All the best,
Anne
Hello Christy,
Hunkering down for a quiet afternoon before your gig tonight. Toast with blackberry jam, Steve is finding us a bit of rugby. Guitar practice.
There’s a bookshop down the bottom of Francis Street, O’Connell books. I heard it’s a film set. Shame, it looks just the kind of bookshop I love.
Rebecca
Looking forward to the Monday Club tonight, it’s been a while since I’ve entered!! If you were to play Lyra tonight that would be splendid, stay safe and have a great show!!
Hello Christy.Looking forward to boarding the bus in Cork this afternoon for another night of wonderful music and song.Every good luck tonight with the gig.Sweet music roll on Christy.
Looking forward to a wonderful evening tomorrow. I already had two lovely evenings with music in Dublin with Birgit. So happy to come back to Dublin and to Vicar Street
Thanks Christy, always love those delves into the past, could read them all day!
The mention of “Dunlavin Green” struck me! Didn’t Andy I record it on his album with Luke Plumb 40 years after accompanying you on “The Iron”
Which got me thinking! In all the hundreds of songs I think yourself and Andy maybe covered about 3/4 same songs?
Wasn’t that the beauty of Planxty though! 2 totally different singers, sininging totally different songs, in totally different keys! Was two bands for the price of one!
On the first day of March……
_“I am standing on the threshold of another trembling world. May God have mercy on my soul.”_
RIP
Hi Christy
Many moons ago,Richard Thompson put Al Bowlly on my radar.,with the classy,Al Bowlly’s in heaven’.
Just now,the radio played Bowlly singing ‘ Two Sleepy People’…pretty much a perfect Sunday song…what an artist,gone far too young and well worth a Wikipedia read.
The troops are mustering for your next gig…enjoy!
Dave
Dear Christy
Since a few days we are in the Wiclow Mountains, enjoying hiking. But as well looking forward to your Monday evening gig in Vicar Street. We feel so privileged that we regularly can come to the beautiful Island and ofcourse that you still keep up the good work.
See you on Monday.
all the best
Els and Piet.