How ya Christy,
Hope you are well.
Another successful 2 hour tribute to your good self on Saturday here in Salisbury, England. One played off ‘A Terrible Beauty’ we performed ‘Lyra McKee’
We are getting great feedback from audiences. Hope to fill our diary for 2026 with a tour !!
Keeping your vast song library being heard in the UK. Also looking to expand our travels too.
Take care,
Dave and Giles (More Christy) https://www.facebook.com/share/18J2MeoMdW/
Hi Christy
A dark,pissibg rain afternoon…dipping into your lockdown sessions,thinking back to surreal,grim times and the boost of sessions being posted…
Playing ‘Rubber Soul’ 60 years after release…and thinking of 40 year old John Lennon,45 years gone today…
Dear Christy..
Back home in Frankfurt..
Time goes by so fast..
Wonderful days again in Dublin, with the absolute highlight last Tuesday at Vicar Street.
Dear Christy, that was again a great experience for me..
Hearing you sing: new songs, well known songs, songs full of meanings, rememberance, thoughtfulness and again songs full of joy and laughter.
The perfect mixture to touch heart and soul.
Thank you so much..
And also, thanks for singing Nancy Spain, my always and longtime favourite <3
Made me very happy..
Barbara enjoyed the concert also very much..
So we are looking forward to see/hear you soon again..
Dear Christy, all the best to you..
Stay well and protected.
Nollaig Shona
Liebe Grüße,
Trudy and Barbara
Christy's reply
just back here in Vicar st
about to “go at it again”
tightening the corset once more
Christy, had to ask Mr. Google because I didn’t believe someone when they told me Shane McGowan was 2 years gone last week. Sure you might give one of his aul tunes a twist this Monday? I don’t think he will hold it against you if you haven’t time though. I was watching you singing with himself on YouTube and I thought to myself pair of brown eyes more like a pair of divils but sure what harm?
Christy's reply
“1,2,3,4, Telegraph Poles
burnin on the coal black road
the night is turnin into mornin
give us a drop o’ your sweet poitín”
Hello Christy,
Just sitting here thinking.
I’m very glad that the song sings the singer because here i am, years in, I go back to songs and see a load of stuff that I didn’t see before. So if it was down to me we’d most likely miss all that.
Sometimes I’ll sing something and afterwards someone comes up and tells me about it. Things that are big and deep.
Songs are magic, aren’t they.
It warmed my heart to read about your collection at the ITMA. And then you saying on here that you no longer have a turntable, cd player or cassette player.
We curious souls will find treasure there.
Thankyou.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
pure magic
the mystery of it all
random words
scattered notes
simple chords
pure hearts
open ears
good juju
Christy we are hitting the road again en mass to see you on Monday night at Vicar St as an early Christmas pressie
My crew not too happy about missing Parkhead on Sunday but to see you again makes it all worthwhile
Sing my wee Honda 50 if theres space on your list xxxxxxxxxx
Love always 🩷the smithies
Christy's reply
“comin down the Hill of Allen
She hit the ton in second gear”
a classic from Tom Tuohy
some dispute gender
but see her from behind as she speeds away into the distance
That wonderful girl that text you about our first date last year going to see your good self is I am very honoured to say my now girlfriend Rebecca. It was genuinely the best first date ever and we are still on a lovely voyage which will bring us to see you again this coming Monday the 8th.
I know she reached out about our favourite song Bright Blue Rose and I am going to be cheeky here as someone who has idolised you for years and now her. Rebecca is actually an amazing singer and sings Bright Blue Rose lovely. Now far be it from me to ask for much but if you need an aul hand with it she would be more than willing and able to get with you. I have posted a link below of her singing it before. Maybe just maybe. !!! Anyway see you Monday and happy Christmas.
Christy, whilst were on the subject of football, how farcical was it to see Gollum receive his precious (inaugreal) Peace Prize, whilst Ronaldo and FIFA officials queue up at the Whitehouse to kiss his ring. Yet the latest in a (very) long list of reasons why all proper football supporters should boycott anything to do with next year’s World Cup. Whilst on the subject of boycotts, congratulations to Ireland, Spain, Netherlands & Slovenia on pulling out of next years Euovision. Sometimes small steps make big strides. 2DC. John
Christy's reply
Further Shame on FIFA,….their corrupt noses get browner by the day….
I look back upon early visits to Div 1 Football games….there was an honesty and honour on the field, the stands and terraces….back then corruption and exploitation was limited to the board rooms….
I was all set to enter the Kildare qualifier for the Eurovision Song Contest…had a belter up my sleeve….maybe next year….provided it does move to Washington…
I feel like jumping off The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge….. a snip at 95 million… a holy mother
Well said,Rory..I’d like to add Colin Bell to football’s class acts…
Some great nights were had in the company of Steeleye Span ( esp the gig when Planxty also played)…fiddle player,Peter Knight has a cracking outfit,Gigspanner and Maddy Prior is always busy…so, great next year that the duo will hit the road together…events of music/ Q and A ..
I know we both have fond memories of Maddy and Tim Hart RIP…good to read about this reunion project.
Sorry i forgot to add my PS
Trump is gifted a football peace prize….in the week he denegrates Somalis and urges a pardon for netanyahu, what utter tripe. Football is for Georgie Best, Eric Cantona, Kenny Dalgliesh, Jinky, Lev Yashin, Pele , Big Jack and Mo Salah, not orange blobs …..though i recall snow covered games with a leather orange ball.
Rory
Hi Christy
Awoken early but it is still raining here, some day for ducks yesterday !
My elder grandson Connall was yesterday tucking into an icecream cone, and when you are 3 every day should feature icecream of course.
It drew me to Anyone for the last few Choc Ices?
What a line ! So good i got it inked. We all love a bit of a sing along to Lisdoonvarna, even if it is no longer politic to ask for 20 Majors.
Will try to return more frequently, life seems unnecessarily hectic.
Rory
Went to see yourself on November 17th for my partners dads birthday, brought my own dad along and we all had a ball.
Coming again on Monday with just my partner to celebrate our first anniversary, as we came to see you last year on our first date.
I would love if you could please sing bright blue rose, as I’ve said for years that that’s what I’ll walk down the aisle to. My Partners name is Richie and I’m Rebecca 🙂
Thanks so much Christy, buzzin to do it all again!
Rebecca x
Hello Christy,
There are some beautiful songs on Flying into mystery that I’ve never heard live.
Broomielaw
All I remember
Van Diemen’s Land
I could quote the album…
I won’t be there in December. I’ll be there in February, 18th, 26th and 2nd March, if all goes well.
So I’d like to mention them for those dates.
Flickering Light is my favourite still, despite all it’s rivals. Love the ones with stories, the old ones and the vocal ones. Deep passions of all kinds and the ones that want to dance.
Feels like a sweetshop!
Rebecca
Christy's reply
“what sort of a man do you think I am”..( Colm Gallagher)
Hi Christy,
I’d also like to answer your request for next Monday in Vicar Street. If the setlist isn’t full yet – “Butterfly” is such a moving song. Perhaps you’d like to perform it. Best regards from Ennistymon
Hi C. Since you requested forecasting songs for Mon 8th, or maybe for 15th also, it would be impolite not to respond ! I’m watching a documentary on RTE 1 called Stolen, the blurb says it examines ” the treatment of unmarried pregnant women in Ireland which was heavily influenced by the Catholic Church ” so I think Magdalene Laundries would be good. Irish Ways and Irish Laws would be context in a juxtaposition kind of way, I know that John Gibbs has been very active and supportive of the Tuam Babies campaign and has written songs for them, but I totally realise that it would be a very long shot. How about Natives again & Matty is always welcome, Gortagort is another favourite. Patsy also has good suggestions. However whatever songs you choose will be just fine. These run of gigs have been really powerful and seem to be getting longer, no complaints here either. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Christy's reply
now you’re talkin H
we’ll get no sleep next Monday
we’ll sing ’em all if it takes all night
Hi Christy we are flying over from Manchester to see you perform at vicar street Dublin Monday night vicar street for my husband Declan’s birthday, we are so looking forward to it Bees-wing is a song that is so close to us will a set list be released before the gig ? I hope this one is included x
Christy's reply
I flew into Ringway from Collinstown back in 1963
ended up in Bury
Black Puddin and Gigg Lane
Hi Christy,
i just see the original posters from the lisdoonvarna festival 78-83 and 2003. The owner said that there were only 12 of them from ’03.
Must be a great time these years!
Hi Christy,
It’s difficult to forecast what might land into the set, given the spontaneity of each and every gig. Anything can and does happen every night, which is what makes it all so special. Sometimes we see a pattern, and can almost predict what the next song will be, when suddenly a quiet voice in the room changes everything……..we love it.
Having said that and given the time of year I will throw in a bit of Shane for consideration…..”Pair of Brown Eyes” & “Fairytale”.
Ride on.
Best Regards,
Patsy
Christy's reply
I’m on the Mushatt’s
I’ll have muscles in me piss
your right there Patsy…
the quiet gentle request can catch the ear
Hi Christy,
I will be in vicar st on Monday evening with my son Patrick, who is one of your biggest fans. His 30th birthday is coming up soon. Bright blue rose has always been a special song for him. If there’s any chance you could include it on the night it would mean the world to him and be a great early birthday gift. Thanks for all the great music and all the joy it brings.
You have the essentials,Christy…as the ITMA archive will show,I’m sure…
Last night,I heard a great radio interview with Barry Kerr ..talking about his new album,collaborations with musicians and his painting…a very engaging subject.
Barry’s early influences came via his dad’s record collection …Inc Ronnie Drew,Dick Gaughan and Christy Moore. Zero surprise to hear your name.
The piece finished with talk of Gaughan and Barry’s version of ‘The snows they melt the soonest…’ what a wonderful song.
How ya Christy,
Hope you are well.
Another successful 2 hour tribute to your good self on Saturday here in Salisbury, England. One played off ‘A Terrible Beauty’ we performed ‘Lyra McKee’
We are getting great feedback from audiences. Hope to fill our diary for 2026 with a tour !!
Keeping your vast song library being heard in the UK. Also looking to expand our travels too.
Take care,
Dave and Giles (More Christy)
https://www.facebook.com/share/18J2MeoMdW/
keep up the good work
Hi Christy
A dark,pissibg rain afternoon…dipping into your lockdown sessions,thinking back to surreal,grim times and the boost of sessions being posted…
Playing ‘Rubber Soul’ 60 years after release…and thinking of 40 year old John Lennon,45 years gone today…
Have a fab gig
Dave
we need a new set of morals
Dear Christy..
Back home in Frankfurt..
Time goes by so fast..
Wonderful days again in Dublin, with the absolute highlight last Tuesday at Vicar Street.
Dear Christy, that was again a great experience for me..
Hearing you sing: new songs, well known songs, songs full of meanings, rememberance, thoughtfulness and again songs full of joy and laughter.
The perfect mixture to touch heart and soul.
Thank you so much..
And also, thanks for singing Nancy Spain, my always and longtime favourite <3
Made me very happy..
Barbara enjoyed the concert also very much..
So we are looking forward to see/hear you soon again..
Dear Christy, all the best to you..
Stay well and protected.
Nollaig Shona
Liebe Grüße,
Trudy and Barbara
just back here in Vicar st
about to “go at it again”
tightening the corset once more
Christy, had to ask Mr. Google because I didn’t believe someone when they told me Shane McGowan was 2 years gone last week. Sure you might give one of his aul tunes a twist this Monday? I don’t think he will hold it against you if you haven’t time though. I was watching you singing with himself on YouTube and I thought to myself pair of brown eyes more like a pair of divils but sure what harm?
“1,2,3,4, Telegraph Poles
burnin on the coal black road
the night is turnin into mornin
give us a drop o’ your sweet poitín”
Hello Christy,
Just sitting here thinking.
I’m very glad that the song sings the singer because here i am, years in, I go back to songs and see a load of stuff that I didn’t see before. So if it was down to me we’d most likely miss all that.
Sometimes I’ll sing something and afterwards someone comes up and tells me about it. Things that are big and deep.
Songs are magic, aren’t they.
It warmed my heart to read about your collection at the ITMA. And then you saying on here that you no longer have a turntable, cd player or cassette player.
We curious souls will find treasure there.
Thankyou.
Rebecca
pure magic
the mystery of it all
random words
scattered notes
simple chords
pure hearts
open ears
good juju
Christy we are hitting the road again en mass to see you on Monday night at Vicar St as an early Christmas pressie
My crew not too happy about missing Parkhead on Sunday but to see you again makes it all worthwhile
Sing my wee Honda 50 if theres space on your list xxxxxxxxxx
Love always 🩷the smithies
“comin down the Hill of Allen
She hit the ton in second gear”
a classic from Tom Tuohy
some dispute gender
but see her from behind as she speeds away into the distance
twin exhausts give her away
Hi Christy,
That wonderful girl that text you about our first date last year going to see your good self is I am very honoured to say my now girlfriend Rebecca. It was genuinely the best first date ever and we are still on a lovely voyage which will bring us to see you again this coming Monday the 8th.
I know she reached out about our favourite song Bright Blue Rose and I am going to be cheeky here as someone who has idolised you for years and now her. Rebecca is actually an amazing singer and sings Bright Blue Rose lovely. Now far be it from me to ask for much but if you need an aul hand with it she would be more than willing and able to get with you. I have posted a link below of her singing it before. Maybe just maybe. !!! Anyway see you Monday and happy Christmas.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDzEsB5sXbS/?igsh=MXYxMm9xejZtOGV3ZA==
Richie.
ah jasus Richie..stall the digger…
Christy, whilst were on the subject of football, how farcical was it to see Gollum receive his precious (inaugreal) Peace Prize, whilst Ronaldo and FIFA officials queue up at the Whitehouse to kiss his ring. Yet the latest in a (very) long list of reasons why all proper football supporters should boycott anything to do with next year’s World Cup. Whilst on the subject of boycotts, congratulations to Ireland, Spain, Netherlands & Slovenia on pulling out of next years Euovision. Sometimes small steps make big strides. 2DC. John
Further Shame on FIFA,….their corrupt noses get browner by the day….
I look back upon early visits to Div 1 Football games….there was an honesty and honour on the field, the stands and terraces….back then corruption and exploitation was limited to the board rooms….
I was all set to enter the Kildare qualifier for the Eurovision Song Contest…had a belter up my sleeve….maybe next year….provided it does move to Washington…
I feel like jumping off The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge….. a snip at 95 million… a holy mother
Hi Christy
Well said,Rory..I’d like to add Colin Bell to football’s class acts…
Some great nights were had in the company of Steeleye Span ( esp the gig when Planxty also played)…fiddle player,Peter Knight has a cracking outfit,Gigspanner and Maddy Prior is always busy…so, great next year that the duo will hit the road together…events of music/ Q and A ..
I know we both have fond memories of Maddy and Tim Hart RIP…good to read about this reunion project.
Have a good day
Dave
come on Jinky
Sorry i forgot to add my PS
Trump is gifted a football peace prize….in the week he denegrates Somalis and urges a pardon for netanyahu, what utter tripe. Football is for Georgie Best, Eric Cantona, Kenny Dalgliesh, Jinky, Lev Yashin, Pele , Big Jack and Mo Salah, not orange blobs …..though i recall snow covered games with a leather orange ball.
Rory
Hi Christy
Awoken early but it is still raining here, some day for ducks yesterday !
My elder grandson Connall was yesterday tucking into an icecream cone, and when you are 3 every day should feature icecream of course.
It drew me to Anyone for the last few Choc Ices?
What a line ! So good i got it inked. We all love a bit of a sing along to Lisdoonvarna, even if it is no longer politic to ask for 20 Majors.
Will try to return more frequently, life seems unnecessarily hectic.
Rory
Hiya Christy,
Went to see yourself on November 17th for my partners dads birthday, brought my own dad along and we all had a ball.
Coming again on Monday with just my partner to celebrate our first anniversary, as we came to see you last year on our first date.
I would love if you could please sing bright blue rose, as I’ve said for years that that’s what I’ll walk down the aisle to. My Partners name is Richie and I’m Rebecca 🙂
Thanks so much Christy, buzzin to do it all again!
Rebecca x
happy to read that the first date clicked
Hello Christy,
There are some beautiful songs on Flying into mystery that I’ve never heard live.
Broomielaw
All I remember
Van Diemen’s Land
I could quote the album…
I won’t be there in December. I’ll be there in February, 18th, 26th and 2nd March, if all goes well.
So I’d like to mention them for those dates.
Flickering Light is my favourite still, despite all it’s rivals. Love the ones with stories, the old ones and the vocal ones. Deep passions of all kinds and the ones that want to dance.
Feels like a sweetshop!
Rebecca
“what sort of a man do you think I am”..( Colm Gallagher)
Hi Christy,
I’d also like to answer your request for next Monday in Vicar Street. If the setlist isn’t full yet – “Butterfly” is such a moving song. Perhaps you’d like to perform it. Best regards from Ennistymon
“I’ve nothing to say on Christmas day”
Hi C. Since you requested forecasting songs for Mon 8th, or maybe for 15th also, it would be impolite not to respond ! I’m watching a documentary on RTE 1 called Stolen, the blurb says it examines ” the treatment of unmarried pregnant women in Ireland which was heavily influenced by the Catholic Church ” so I think Magdalene Laundries would be good. Irish Ways and Irish Laws would be context in a juxtaposition kind of way, I know that John Gibbs has been very active and supportive of the Tuam Babies campaign and has written songs for them, but I totally realise that it would be a very long shot. How about Natives again & Matty is always welcome, Gortagort is another favourite. Patsy also has good suggestions. However whatever songs you choose will be just fine. These run of gigs have been really powerful and seem to be getting longer, no complaints here either. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
now you’re talkin H
we’ll get no sleep next Monday
we’ll sing ’em all if it takes all night
Hi Christy we are flying over from Manchester to see you perform at vicar street Dublin Monday night vicar street for my husband Declan’s birthday, we are so looking forward to it Bees-wing is a song that is so close to us will a set list be released before the gig ? I hope this one is included x
I flew into Ringway from Collinstown back in 1963
ended up in Bury
Black Puddin and Gigg Lane
Hi Christy,
i just see the original posters from the lisdoonvarna festival 78-83 and 2003. The owner said that there were only 12 of them from ’03.
Must be a great time these years!
we’re still singing about it….
anyone for the last few choc ices
Hi Christy,
It’s difficult to forecast what might land into the set, given the spontaneity of each and every gig. Anything can and does happen every night, which is what makes it all so special. Sometimes we see a pattern, and can almost predict what the next song will be, when suddenly a quiet voice in the room changes everything……..we love it.
Having said that and given the time of year I will throw in a bit of Shane for consideration…..”Pair of Brown Eyes” & “Fairytale”.
Ride on.
Best Regards,
Patsy
I’m on the Mushatt’s
I’ll have muscles in me piss
your right there Patsy…
the quiet gentle request can catch the ear
and Johnny sang about a thing called Love
Hi Christy,
I will be in vicar st on Monday evening with my son Patrick, who is one of your biggest fans. His 30th birthday is coming up soon. Bright blue rose has always been a special song for him. If there’s any chance you could include it on the night it would mean the world to him and be a great early birthday gift. Thanks for all the great music and all the joy it brings.
Noted Joy…we will do our very best
You have the essentials,Christy…as the ITMA archive will show,I’m sure…
Last night,I heard a great radio interview with Barry Kerr ..talking about his new album,collaborations with musicians and his painting…a very engaging subject.
Barry’s early influences came via his dad’s record collection …Inc Ronnie Drew,Dick Gaughan and Christy Moore. Zero surprise to hear your name.
The piece finished with talk of Gaughan and Barry’s version of ‘The snows they melt the soonest…’ what a wonderful song.
Keep warm in the workroom.
Dave
Whallup Dáithí