Hello Christy,
Thanks to Sean Moynihan for posting this video of Well below the valley from the gig at the INEC.
I’m not sure if there was more on the bodhran after this, but I’m seeing sprites and a fire dancing it’s orange flames through the dark air.
Always good to hear and read about your affection for the fine ballad,’Lord Baker’…
The ‘Lord’ themed songs are among the best trad songs,I think…on a recent binge of Shirley Collins’s music,I reheard and replayed,her sublime take on ‘Lord Gregory’…a fab recording from 1964. Shirley sings unaccompanied,her voice having a bell like clarity…sleeve notes credit the source to be the singing of Elizabeth Cronin…that’s leading me down several other satisfying rabbit holes…
Enjoy the break…and chance to listen…
Dave
Christy's reply
” O I never thought she would prove false
or either prove untrue
as we sailed away thru Milford Bay
on board The Kangaroo”
dancing the jig between heaven and hell
surely not if you drink the top shelf stuff,
what about the tia maria ads,
if only jesus had turned the water into milk,just like his mother?
a better miracle altogether!
but not for the powdered milk brigade.
Christy's reply
He bust his head off a gable wall
at the end of a top shelf stagger
Thank you so much for a magical night in Killarney. Ellie and Ógie still can’t believe their luck this weekend! They have been singing Nancy Spain since! A weekend they will remember forever.
Hello Christy.Thanks for a wonderful night in Kilarney on Saturday night.It is a wonderful venue. The sound and the addition of the big screens make it something special.Unfortunatly The Rebels fell flat in the 2nd half on Sunday. I hope you enjoy your break.Tha amount of people attending your gigs is unreal.Thamks for a wonderful night and a special shout out.Sweet music roll on Christy.
Well , what a weekend in Killarney… the road trip & ferry crossing were worth very minute to hear you again Christy, thank you , it was a wonderful gig and an honour – you were on fire 🔥.
We loved all the song choices and as always enjoyed the chat and singing with you. 🎶 the big screens are a fantastic addition so nice to see your work on the guitar up close and made a large venue feel very intimate.
We got way more then we bargained for staying at the Gleneagles fancy apartments, we had “All Folke’Up” in the ball room Friday night (enjoyed their version of Sail on Jimmy) then “Shillelagh Law” after your gig on Saturday night , a very talented bunch of young people. One to watch. A few great tunes there too. Of course both nights we had to finish off the night with more live music and little dance in the Green Room too! Few late ones. 🫣
“Seeing Christy” is our excuse for rambling around Ireland 🇮🇪 like eejits but we love it. If l could write a song there might be one in there somewhere 🤣might give it a go….
Hope you enjoyed it too. Was great to be among so many new and young fans – great chats and fun.
Watching the Tipperary game in Kerry was great craic !
See you god knows where next.
Enjoy your wee break and keep listening to Valerie…. Xx
Karen & Jamie Anglesey (ex Artane) xxx
Christy's reply
You did not waste a moments time on your visit…thank you for sharing….I hope I sang one of your requests !
Hello Christy,
I tried to post earlier to wish you a happy holiday. No luck, the Internet is a strange place.
Had a look for your 1974 Meeting Place poster. I’ve put a few feelers out. You never know…
Rebecca
Christy's reply
I think it may have been a silk screen poster but I’m half guessing
Great gig last night in the INEC. We travelled down from Belfast and had a great time. I’ve seen you from the Barrowlands to Westport, from Vicar Street to Killarney. And from Belfast to Stradbally. There’s one song I’d love to hear you sing live: Little Musgrave. We’ll be at the Carrickdale on the 23rd October – any chance you could pencil it in?
Christy's reply
Morra Niall…you’ve covered a fair bit of ground following the ballads…. I’ve not gigged Little Musgrave sinse the last Planxty gig in London in 2005…I sing it here in the workroom to myself betimes….Liam, Andy and Donal’s music always reverberating in my mind….
Sat Nights Set list
1 Chicago
2 Brigada
3 Only Our Rivers
4 Welcome to Cabaret
5 Nancy Spain
6 Lingo Politico
7 Shovel
8 Johnny Boy
9 Ride On
10 Smoke & Whiskey
11 Black & Amber
12 Delerium Tremens
13 Voyage
14 Cumann na Mná
15 Well Below Valley
16 Bodhrán Solo
17 Ringing The Bell
18 Bright Blue Rose
19 Big Marquee
20 Brendan’s Voyage
21 Palestine
22 Yellow Triangle
23 Ordinary Man
24 Going to hear Bob Dylan
25 On The Mainland
26 Back in Derry
27 Time Has Come
28 Beeswing
29 If I Get an Encore
30 Lisdoonvarna
Thanks Christy for a beautiful evening in the Glen Eagle.You played like you were in a big sitting room playing for all your friends and allowing us and encouraging us to sing along.You made lovely connections with being in Kerry through the chat and songs.Enjoy your well deserved break and looking forward to a night in Vicar Street.
I think you would do a great job on ‘Dingle Bay’.
Kind of like a ‘Cliffs of Doneen Song.I can send you my version if you’d like to hear it.
Another emigration song written by Mrs Glover from Castlegregory.
Beimid ag caint agus tabhair aire.Bain taitneamh as na laethanta saoire.
Christy's reply
Thanks Paddy, be great to hear your Dingle Bay….the audience raised me up last Sat night…great singing and feedback, great room, warm and welcoming on a soft Kerry evening
Well C it’s that time of year again Summer sos !! These recent gigs have been so special in huge venues. I have no idea of the capacity but between Limerick x2, Castlebar, TLTx2, the Tent and INEC I imagine you must have played to something in the region of 9,000 or 10,000 people in little over a month, each gig different, each gig sold out for months. People are travelling from the 4 corners of Ireland to gigs not to mention UK, EU, USA and places further a field no doubt. I love the work you are doing on the setlists to sing the songs that you want to sing, long may it last. Thanks for the time, the preparation and the energy you are putting into it all. Many thanks to your entire crew they are the best in the world, totally committed professionals and always so welcoming, it was a wonderful tribute to bring Michael and Johnny onto the stage last night. Bain sult as an Samhradh, and an GAA, beir bua agus beannacht. H
Christy's reply
Are’nt we blest to have these gatherings, such great gaggles, the Kingdom raised the roof once again, ye must have had cricks in your necks along that front row on Sat night…it was akin to playing in to a thronged Hill 16 and scoring 30 points for the Lily Whites ( please refrain from slagging)
The Premier delivered a stunning second half… The Rebel looked shocked and shattered at full time..what an amazing turn around….
Now we turn our attention to Sam….I hope they have the colours sorted out..Croker was a mass of red yesterday, green and gold next Sunday….
I wont be totally focused until after the Rugby come Saturday…KIldare’s pride Tadg Beirne was our man of the match in Brisbane making one Rose of Tralee a very proud Mother…
Hi Christy
Thanks for an amazing gig last night one of the best ever, flew in from Luton yesterday great to be back at the Glen with some great friends spent many nights there back in the 80s at your gigs before venturing across the pond and catching you at most of the venues in London and all the fleadhs .Thanks for all the wonderful music and gigs
Best Regards
Sean
Christy's reply
Good man Sean…
thank you for all your support across the years
Hello Christy!
What a fantastic gig that was last night.
Loved every minute. Such a super venue.
You looked like you were having a great time.
I’m the one year old (Sandra) from Crumpsall.
Just wanted to say thanks for a great night.
Our girls were with us and it was their first Christy gig. The Voyage is one of my favourite songs and means a lot to me so it was special to hear it last night.
Have a good one month rest and hope to see you again soon
Ride on….
Christy's reply
Hi Sandra , from Crumpsall to Killarney, well done, safe trip back to The United City
What a gig last night! Me and my sister, Orla have been brought up listening to your music. It was our first time seeing you live last night…we were blown away!
My mum Sandra, and Dad Liam have been many a time. You looked like you loved the evening.
Thanks for such a great, memorable night!
Kate and the rest of the Brady gang
Christy's reply
Thanks Kate….glad Ye had a good night….a great audience in that mighty venue…
Morning Christy,
Hope you are having a lie in after your travels to the Kingdom. By all accounts a mighty night was had. “Galtee Mountain Boy” played on Sunday Miscellany this morning. Should be a great game, hard to see past the Leesiders…….. but pressure can be a killer.
Enjoy your well deserved break.
Ride on.
Patsy.
Christy's reply
in 1963/4 I was living in Cluan Meala…..( such beauty in that name, lost and banished by the cruel translation imposed upon us by perfidious invader ..see Brian Friel’s Translations)
I had digs in the house and pub of Annie Kehoe….back then Tipperary had a brilliant Hurling team… I used to travel to all games with the late Michael & Sheila Murray…the guitar was always in the boot of Michael’s black Austin Cambridge…on the way home from Thurles, Limerick, Cork or Waterford ,Michael would have a planned stop in a suitable premises… Melody’s of Ballymacarbry a favourite watering hole…soon as thirst was quenched Michael would ask me to get the guitar…back then guitars were few and far between as the Clancy Brothers phenomenon began to take hold….those sessions were a starting point for me… my early repertoire had Curragh Kildare, Galtee Mountain, Mary Dungloe, Enniskillen Dragoon,Whisky Jar, Jug Punch, Kevin Barry….it was only a matter of time before I scarpered out of the National Bank
Michael & Sheila were dear friends and mentors…I think of them today as The Premier face The Rebel…. babs, theo, jimmy doyle, john doyle, larry kiely,michael maher,… we had some crack
Well Christy thanks for another power house performance inthe INEC our first time there.for a gig.you were in flying form it was great to see.you looked like you were really enjoying it fair play long may it continue
Face the puck out
Christy's reply
morra Iggy.fair play to you for making the trip down from the Grey Lake….that Gleneagle is a great venue…a listening audience gathered…took a few chance tonight and, thankfully, they came together…in the back of the van now tearing across the midland towards home….a bit of a lie in tomorrow and then tog off for the McCarthy Cup..I have a nice break now..no gig for a month….time to chill and watch out for Butterflys ..then The Sam next week and test two for The Ireland & UK Lions…..
are you gigging these days ?
My mum Sandra Brady (Christy super fan, from Crumpsall, Manchester) turns 60 today. She is here with her family to celebrate.
She regularly frequented the Old House at Home, where I believe you started your illustrious career.
A shout out would be so appreciated tonight. Looking forward to your concert, best of luck.
The Brady gang x
Christy's reply
I got my first “real” gig in The Old House at Home back in 1966 ( back of the Icky works)… Mike Harding ran a Sunday night Folk Club with his Wife Pat….I could not have hoped for a better start to my full time singing life….by my reckoning Sandra would have been a year old then…hope all you Brady gang have a good night tonight in the Gleneagle Arena…its a great venue and Killarney has always been a hive of buzzing hospitality…even the horses wear nappies and the Gondolas are fed all winter by the Healy Raes….I’m still in touch with Mike Harding…I recorded a beautiful poem of his on my last album… he wrote “Sunflowers” after Putin invaded Ukraine
This is all I could find – no poster available from the WWW.
🎶 Line‑Up: Christy Moore’s 1974 Festival at The Meeting Place
Based on detailed recollections:
Christy Moore organized a week-long folk festival in 1974 at The Meeting Place, a small pub on Dorset Street with a capacity of around 130 attendees
The festival featured nightly performances by:
Planxty
De Danaan
Clannad
The Tara Band
The Rob Strong Band
Freddie White
Christy himself led the residency and occasionally performed with his band, which included:
Jimmy Faulkner (guitar)
Declan McNelis (guitar/bass)
Kevin
Christy's reply
Thanks Paddy…
Its a picture of the poster I’m after
thats what will gain the spot prize
Hello Christy,
Thanks to Sean Moynihan for posting this video of Well below the valley from the gig at the INEC.
I’m not sure if there was more on the bodhran after this, but I’m seeing sprites and a fire dancing it’s orange flames through the dark air.
https://youtu.be/Juks7BY5DWg?si=drMNG6LOuTyVEDqL
Rebecca
Hi Christy
Always good to hear and read about your affection for the fine ballad,’Lord Baker’…
The ‘Lord’ themed songs are among the best trad songs,I think…on a recent binge of Shirley Collins’s music,I reheard and replayed,her sublime take on ‘Lord Gregory’…a fab recording from 1964. Shirley sings unaccompanied,her voice having a bell like clarity…sleeve notes credit the source to be the singing of Elizabeth Cronin…that’s leading me down several other satisfying rabbit holes…
Enjoy the break…and chance to listen…
Dave
” O I never thought she would prove false
or either prove untrue
as we sailed away thru Milford Bay
on board The Kangaroo”
dancing the jig between heaven and hell
surely not if you drink the top shelf stuff,
what about the tia maria ads,
if only jesus had turned the water into milk,just like his mother?
a better miracle altogether!
but not for the powdered milk brigade.
He bust his head off a gable wall
at the end of a top shelf stagger
Hi Christy,
Thank you so much for a magical night in Killarney. Ellie and Ógie still can’t believe their luck this weekend! They have been singing Nancy Spain since! A weekend they will remember forever.
Up Tipp and Up Kerry!
Michelle.
Michelle.
Good Luck To Ellie & Ógie
Hello Christy.Thanks for a wonderful night in Kilarney on Saturday night.It is a wonderful venue. The sound and the addition of the big screens make it something special.Unfortunatly The Rebels fell flat in the 2nd half on Sunday. I hope you enjoy your break.Tha amount of people attending your gigs is unreal.Thamks for a wonderful night and a special shout out.Sweet music roll on Christy.
I’m still trying to figure that second half
Has anyone got a recording of Christy’s Bodhrán solo from Saturday night. I’d love to hear it!
so would I !
Well , what a weekend in Killarney… the road trip & ferry crossing were worth very minute to hear you again Christy, thank you , it was a wonderful gig and an honour – you were on fire 🔥.
We loved all the song choices and as always enjoyed the chat and singing with you. 🎶 the big screens are a fantastic addition so nice to see your work on the guitar up close and made a large venue feel very intimate.
We got way more then we bargained for staying at the Gleneagles fancy apartments, we had “All Folke’Up” in the ball room Friday night (enjoyed their version of Sail on Jimmy) then “Shillelagh Law” after your gig on Saturday night , a very talented bunch of young people. One to watch. A few great tunes there too. Of course both nights we had to finish off the night with more live music and little dance in the Green Room too! Few late ones. 🫣
“Seeing Christy” is our excuse for rambling around Ireland 🇮🇪 like eejits but we love it. If l could write a song there might be one in there somewhere 🤣might give it a go….
Hope you enjoyed it too. Was great to be among so many new and young fans – great chats and fun.
Watching the Tipperary game in Kerry was great craic !
See you god knows where next.
Enjoy your wee break and keep listening to Valerie…. Xx
Karen & Jamie Anglesey (ex Artane) xxx
You did not waste a moments time on your visit…thank you for sharing….I hope I sang one of your requests !
Hello Christy,
I tried to post earlier to wish you a happy holiday. No luck, the Internet is a strange place.
Had a look for your 1974 Meeting Place poster. I’ve put a few feelers out. You never know…
Rebecca
I think it may have been a silk screen poster but I’m half guessing
Hi Christy
Great to read that you have a new companero on the Claddagh label… Welcome ,President Michael D Higgins and poetry,spoken word.
When a statesman has class.its a revelation and shows up others’ deficiencies.
Dave
gonna be hard shoes to fill
Hi Christy,
Great gig last night in the INEC. We travelled down from Belfast and had a great time. I’ve seen you from the Barrowlands to Westport, from Vicar Street to Killarney. And from Belfast to Stradbally. There’s one song I’d love to hear you sing live: Little Musgrave. We’ll be at the Carrickdale on the 23rd October – any chance you could pencil it in?
Morra Niall…you’ve covered a fair bit of ground following the ballads…. I’ve not gigged Little Musgrave sinse the last Planxty gig in London in 2005…I sing it here in the workroom to myself betimes….Liam, Andy and Donal’s music always reverberating in my mind….
Sat Nights Set list
1 Chicago
2 Brigada
3 Only Our Rivers
4 Welcome to Cabaret
5 Nancy Spain
6 Lingo Politico
7 Shovel
8 Johnny Boy
9 Ride On
10 Smoke & Whiskey
11 Black & Amber
12 Delerium Tremens
13 Voyage
14 Cumann na Mná
15 Well Below Valley
16 Bodhrán Solo
17 Ringing The Bell
18 Bright Blue Rose
19 Big Marquee
20 Brendan’s Voyage
21 Palestine
22 Yellow Triangle
23 Ordinary Man
24 Going to hear Bob Dylan
25 On The Mainland
26 Back in Derry
27 Time Has Come
28 Beeswing
29 If I Get an Encore
30 Lisdoonvarna
1 hour 50 minutes
Thanks Christy for a beautiful evening in the Glen Eagle.You played like you were in a big sitting room playing for all your friends and allowing us and encouraging us to sing along.You made lovely connections with being in Kerry through the chat and songs.Enjoy your well deserved break and looking forward to a night in Vicar Street.
I think you would do a great job on ‘Dingle Bay’.
Kind of like a ‘Cliffs of Doneen Song.I can send you my version if you’d like to hear it.
Another emigration song written by Mrs Glover from Castlegregory.
Beimid ag caint agus tabhair aire.Bain taitneamh as na laethanta saoire.
Thanks Paddy, be great to hear your Dingle Bay….the audience raised me up last Sat night…great singing and feedback, great room, warm and welcoming on a soft Kerry evening
Well C it’s that time of year again Summer sos !! These recent gigs have been so special in huge venues. I have no idea of the capacity but between Limerick x2, Castlebar, TLTx2, the Tent and INEC I imagine you must have played to something in the region of 9,000 or 10,000 people in little over a month, each gig different, each gig sold out for months. People are travelling from the 4 corners of Ireland to gigs not to mention UK, EU, USA and places further a field no doubt. I love the work you are doing on the setlists to sing the songs that you want to sing, long may it last. Thanks for the time, the preparation and the energy you are putting into it all. Many thanks to your entire crew they are the best in the world, totally committed professionals and always so welcoming, it was a wonderful tribute to bring Michael and Johnny onto the stage last night. Bain sult as an Samhradh, and an GAA, beir bua agus beannacht. H
Are’nt we blest to have these gatherings, such great gaggles, the Kingdom raised the roof once again, ye must have had cricks in your necks along that front row on Sat night…it was akin to playing in to a thronged Hill 16 and scoring 30 points for the Lily Whites ( please refrain from slagging)
The Premier delivered a stunning second half… The Rebel looked shocked and shattered at full time..what an amazing turn around….
Now we turn our attention to Sam….I hope they have the colours sorted out..Croker was a mass of red yesterday, green and gold next Sunday….
I wont be totally focused until after the Rugby come Saturday…KIldare’s pride Tadg Beirne was our man of the match in Brisbane making one Rose of Tralee a very proud Mother…
Hi Christy
Thanks for an amazing gig last night one of the best ever, flew in from Luton yesterday great to be back at the Glen with some great friends spent many nights there back in the 80s at your gigs before venturing across the pond and catching you at most of the venues in London and all the fleadhs .Thanks for all the wonderful music and gigs
Best Regards
Sean
Good man Sean…
thank you for all your support across the years
Hello Christy!
What a fantastic gig that was last night.
Loved every minute. Such a super venue.
You looked like you were having a great time.
I’m the one year old (Sandra) from Crumpsall.
Just wanted to say thanks for a great night.
Our girls were with us and it was their first Christy gig. The Voyage is one of my favourite songs and means a lot to me so it was special to hear it last night.
Have a good one month rest and hope to see you again soon
Ride on….
Hi Sandra , from Crumpsall to Killarney, well done, safe trip back to The United City
A song, Christy, that i never really got into but lately it has grown on me.
When the beef is on the block
The knife is on the stone
We’ve just been told the bung
Was underneath the counter of the
Boning hall.
Despite being a veggie i’ve been lapping it up recently.
Rory
Bone meal, angel dust, T-Bone Steak
Hormones, Nitrogen, Sweet Gravy !
Never got too many spins…great that you noticed it….
Larry’s cleaver remains well sharpened
Morning Christy,
What a gig last night! Me and my sister, Orla have been brought up listening to your music. It was our first time seeing you live last night…we were blown away!
My mum Sandra, and Dad Liam have been many a time. You looked like you loved the evening.
Thanks for such a great, memorable night!
Kate and the rest of the Brady gang
Thanks Kate….glad Ye had a good night….a great audience in that mighty venue…
Morning Christy,
Hope you are having a lie in after your travels to the Kingdom. By all accounts a mighty night was had. “Galtee Mountain Boy” played on Sunday Miscellany this morning. Should be a great game, hard to see past the Leesiders…….. but pressure can be a killer.
Enjoy your well deserved break.
Ride on.
Patsy.
in 1963/4 I was living in Cluan Meala…..( such beauty in that name, lost and banished by the cruel translation imposed upon us by perfidious invader ..see Brian Friel’s Translations)
I had digs in the house and pub of Annie Kehoe….back then Tipperary had a brilliant Hurling team… I used to travel to all games with the late Michael & Sheila Murray…the guitar was always in the boot of Michael’s black Austin Cambridge…on the way home from Thurles, Limerick, Cork or Waterford ,Michael would have a planned stop in a suitable premises… Melody’s of Ballymacarbry a favourite watering hole…soon as thirst was quenched Michael would ask me to get the guitar…back then guitars were few and far between as the Clancy Brothers phenomenon began to take hold….those sessions were a starting point for me… my early repertoire had Curragh Kildare, Galtee Mountain, Mary Dungloe, Enniskillen Dragoon,Whisky Jar, Jug Punch, Kevin Barry….it was only a matter of time before I scarpered out of the National Bank
Michael & Sheila were dear friends and mentors…I think of them today as The Premier face The Rebel…. babs, theo, jimmy doyle, john doyle, larry kiely,michael maher,… we had some crack
>>>> Face The Puck Out>>>>>>
Well Christy thanks for another power house performance inthe INEC our first time there.for a gig.you were in flying form it was great to see.you looked like you were really enjoying it fair play long may it continue
Face the puck out
morra Iggy.fair play to you for making the trip down from the Grey Lake….that Gleneagle is a great venue…a listening audience gathered…took a few chance tonight and, thankfully, they came together…in the back of the van now tearing across the midland towards home….a bit of a lie in tomorrow and then tog off for the McCarthy Cup..I have a nice break now..no gig for a month….time to chill and watch out for Butterflys ..then The Sam next week and test two for The Ireland & UK Lions…..
are you gigging these days ?
Hi Christy,
My mum Sandra Brady (Christy super fan, from Crumpsall, Manchester) turns 60 today. She is here with her family to celebrate.
She regularly frequented the Old House at Home, where I believe you started your illustrious career.
A shout out would be so appreciated tonight. Looking forward to your concert, best of luck.
The Brady gang x
I got my first “real” gig in The Old House at Home back in 1966 ( back of the Icky works)… Mike Harding ran a Sunday night Folk Club with his Wife Pat….I could not have hoped for a better start to my full time singing life….by my reckoning Sandra would have been a year old then…hope all you Brady gang have a good night tonight in the Gleneagle Arena…its a great venue and Killarney has always been a hive of buzzing hospitality…even the horses wear nappies and the Gondolas are fed all winter by the Healy Raes….I’m still in touch with Mike Harding…I recorded a beautiful poem of his on my last album… he wrote “Sunflowers” after Putin invaded Ukraine
This is all I could find – no poster available from the WWW.
🎶 Line‑Up: Christy Moore’s 1974 Festival at The Meeting Place
Based on detailed recollections:
Christy Moore organized a week-long folk festival in 1974 at The Meeting Place, a small pub on Dorset Street with a capacity of around 130 attendees
The festival featured nightly performances by:
Planxty
De Danaan
Clannad
The Tara Band
The Rob Strong Band
Freddie White
Christy himself led the residency and occasionally performed with his band, which included:
Jimmy Faulkner (guitar)
Declan McNelis (guitar/bass)
Kevin
Thanks Paddy…
Its a picture of the poster I’m after
thats what will gain the spot prize