Hope you are feeling better soon x
Best wishes for speedy recovery 🤧
Christy's reply
May I thank all of you who have sent get well messages these past few days….the Norovirus took me out…. laid low I was forced to cancel tonight’s concert for Women’s Aid…it would have been a special gathering to mark International Women’s Day….we will reschedule asap ….
Sorry to hear you’re under the weather Christy, please get well as soon as you are able. The wife and I first saw you with Planxty at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester when you were supporting Stefan Grossman. As I recall Planxty were SO GOOD we wouldn’t let you get off the stage … I wonder if Grossman has ever forgiven you?!? Ha ha! All the best – music needs you.
Christy's reply
I reckon that gig was 1972 time….probably promoted by Jenks from the MSG….it was a time of great change in my life….to return to Manchester in a Band, to play at Free Trade Hall which was the premier venue of the day in Manchester….thanks for your retro feedback…greetings to Suffragette City
Just getting comfortable on the sofa to watch the rugby….hope youre in good enough form to do the same…. look after yourself and the gigs will soon be back on track.
(Continued. I didn’t want to crash the site with too long of a text earlier).
I thought your rendition of Middle of the Island on Monday was incredible, and made all the more so by Séans contribution on the pipes. Your sharing of that man’s memories of Ann Lovett at school was a special touch. I felt it brought personality, and character to Ann, made her more of a person, less of a victim. More real. And it was not at all maudlin, as sharing about the dead can sometimes be. After a pointer from Hilary (thanks again Hilary) I looked up, on YouTube, the event at which that young man shared. On the back of all that, and having to collect something in Granard today anyway, I went up to the grotto. I remembered Ann, her family, and all affected by that tragedy. I shared Ann’s story with a family visiting from Kerela. After they left I read Paula Meehans poem aloud. Then I came home, enjoying the glorious sunshine on the way, the lus and chromchinn (daffodils) in full bloom, and caught sight of my first lambs of the year
Christy's reply
Seamus….two great posts…. reading of your visit to Granard, of you reflections upon her passing, your reading Paula’s Meehan’s poem aloud at her grotto, ….you describe the occasion beautifully..thank you for sharing
Poem for Ann Lovett | Liveline – RTÉ Radio 1
Sorry to hear you’re under the weather Christy. May your recovery be full and speedy. There was no sign of anything amiss with you on Monday at Vicar Street, it was a great night of great music. Thank you. I ended up with a spare ticket for the night but Hilary (thank you Hilary) knew a man in Boston USA who knew a fella, also in Boston, whose brother was home from Perth Australia. His (Perth Australia man) phone didn’t work in Ireland but another brother of his (in Dublin) rang me and arranged for the Perth brother to meet me on Thomas Street. It was a bit like going on a blind date, nerves and all. We met up. Shared stories of our respective times in Australia. And then we sat down and enjoyed your show. With Séan on the uilleann pipes. That was my first time to hear the pipes live. What an incredible instrument. Haunting, visceral, evocative. Séans playing complimented your songs and singing so well. Thank you both. And thanks to your crew who put it all together
Christy's reply
your post brings me back to the creation of this platform.
….your spare ticket, contacting Hilary, finding a recipient via a Boston songster whose brother was home from Perth WA…hearing the Pipes live for the first time……all this, and much more, emanating from the various networks that have been established by visitors to this site…Its uplifting to read of these connections, of reactions to songs and to gigs….
like you , I still recall the first time I heard The Uilleann Pipes played live…..a Wed night 1965 in Prosperous, County Kildare…. The Comhaltas gathering in Pat Dowlings Pub… Liam Óg Ó Flynn started to play….Donal Lunny and I were among the gathering… listened in awe at the sounds that Liam was making
My son is in the scor for schools and is only 12 years old but a big fan of yours. He sang the contender. You could hear a pin drop. Would love to send it on to you so you can hear him.
Hope you’re on the mend Christy.. I tried to gig once with a flu and quickly discovered it was a bad idea when the runny nose met the microphone and lifted the bejaysus outta me..
I’m sorry to hear you are ill. I hope you’ll be feeling better soon. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful evening at Vicar Street this Monday just gone, even though you must already have been feeling under the weather. Sending my very best wishes for your rest and recuperation.
Hi Christy,
all the best and quick recovery for you…..take care and follow all the boring instructions about diet…. I wish you re soon in good condition again. Thinking of you with all best wishes and sending loads of good heading vibes
Ursula
Hi Christy,
I’m sorry to read that you’re ill. Get well soon and take sufficient time to fully recover!
Don’t let the viruses get your spirit down!
All the best to you
Birgit
There’s a team of us coming over from Glasgow to see you on the 26th of March in Mullingar, being myself, my girlfriend Erin, Joe, Paula, Tony & Mia; plus some others from Belfast.
This is all our first times seeing you and we’re all buzzing. My wee maw just saw you in Vicar St a few weeks ago after a many times at The Barras, and said you were unbelievable.
Wanted to drop a message to ask if theres any chance of a shout out and if you could play Motherland, mine and Erins favourite song. Would be cracking of you.
Cairde, We are huge fans of Christy and have organized a family reunion in Cavan August1st. Any ballad singers need a gig that day? failte1014@gmail.com
Hope you are feeling better soon x
Best wishes for speedy recovery 🤧
May I thank all of you who have sent get well messages these past few days….the Norovirus took me out…. laid low I was forced to cancel tonight’s concert for Women’s Aid…it would have been a special gathering to mark International Women’s Day….we will reschedule asap ….
Sorry to hear you’re under the weather Christy, please get well as soon as you are able. The wife and I first saw you with Planxty at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester when you were supporting Stefan Grossman. As I recall Planxty were SO GOOD we wouldn’t let you get off the stage … I wonder if Grossman has ever forgiven you?!? Ha ha! All the best – music needs you.
I reckon that gig was 1972 time….probably promoted by Jenks from the MSG….it was a time of great change in my life….to return to Manchester in a Band, to play at Free Trade Hall which was the premier venue of the day in Manchester….thanks for your retro feedback…greetings to Suffragette City
Just getting comfortable on the sofa to watch the rugby….hope youre in good enough form to do the same…. look after yourself and the gigs will soon be back on track.
(Continued. I didn’t want to crash the site with too long of a text earlier).
I thought your rendition of Middle of the Island on Monday was incredible, and made all the more so by Séans contribution on the pipes. Your sharing of that man’s memories of Ann Lovett at school was a special touch. I felt it brought personality, and character to Ann, made her more of a person, less of a victim. More real. And it was not at all maudlin, as sharing about the dead can sometimes be. After a pointer from Hilary (thanks again Hilary) I looked up, on YouTube, the event at which that young man shared. On the back of all that, and having to collect something in Granard today anyway, I went up to the grotto. I remembered Ann, her family, and all affected by that tragedy. I shared Ann’s story with a family visiting from Kerela. After they left I read Paula Meehans poem aloud. Then I came home, enjoying the glorious sunshine on the way, the lus and chromchinn (daffodils) in full bloom, and caught sight of my first lambs of the year
Seamus….two great posts…. reading of your visit to Granard, of you reflections upon her passing, your reading Paula’s Meehan’s poem aloud at her grotto, ….you describe the occasion beautifully..thank you for sharing
Poem for Ann Lovett | Liveline – RTÉ Radio 1
Sorry to hear you’re under the weather Christy. May your recovery be full and speedy. There was no sign of anything amiss with you on Monday at Vicar Street, it was a great night of great music. Thank you. I ended up with a spare ticket for the night but Hilary (thank you Hilary) knew a man in Boston USA who knew a fella, also in Boston, whose brother was home from Perth Australia. His (Perth Australia man) phone didn’t work in Ireland but another brother of his (in Dublin) rang me and arranged for the Perth brother to meet me on Thomas Street. It was a bit like going on a blind date, nerves and all. We met up. Shared stories of our respective times in Australia. And then we sat down and enjoyed your show. With Séan on the uilleann pipes. That was my first time to hear the pipes live. What an incredible instrument. Haunting, visceral, evocative. Séans playing complimented your songs and singing so well. Thank you both. And thanks to your crew who put it all together
your post brings me back to the creation of this platform.
….your spare ticket, contacting Hilary, finding a recipient via a Boston songster whose brother was home from Perth WA…hearing the Pipes live for the first time……all this, and much more, emanating from the various networks that have been established by visitors to this site…Its uplifting to read of these connections, of reactions to songs and to gigs….
like you , I still recall the first time I heard The Uilleann Pipes played live…..a Wed night 1965 in Prosperous, County Kildare…. The Comhaltas gathering in Pat Dowlings Pub… Liam Óg Ó Flynn started to play….Donal Lunny and I were among the gathering… listened in awe at the sounds that Liam was making
My son is in the scor for schools and is only 12 years old but a big fan of yours. He sang the contender. You could hear a pin drop. Would love to send it on to you so you can hear him.
Sorry to hear your unwell Christy, hope you’re well soon.
Dear Christy. I send you best wishes from Germany. Get well soon.
Günter
Hope you’re on the mend Christy.. I tried to gig once with a flu and quickly discovered it was a bad idea when the runny nose met the microphone and lifted the bejaysus outta me..
Best wishes Christy!
This place ain’t the same without ya!
Hi Christy,
I’m sorry to hear you are ill. I hope you’ll be feeling better soon. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful evening at Vicar Street this Monday just gone, even though you must already have been feeling under the weather. Sending my very best wishes for your rest and recuperation.
Anne
Hi Christy,
all the best and quick recovery for you…..take care and follow all the boring instructions about diet…. I wish you re soon in good condition again. Thinking of you with all best wishes and sending loads of good heading vibes
Ursula
Hi Christy. Sending you lots of positive thoughts and healing vibes. Get well soon.
Patsy
Hi Christy,
I’m sorry to read that you’re ill. Get well soon and take sufficient time to fully recover!
Don’t let the viruses get your spirit down!
All the best to you
Birgit
Hello Christy.im sorry to hear your not feeling well at the moment. Get well soon Christy. We will meet again soon.
Hi C, take god care, there will be plenty other gigs le cunamh De, our health is our wealth, we got to mind it. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Hi Christy,
Sorry to hear that you aren’t well.
Hope you make a full recovery.
Take it easy and take care a chara
All the best
Bourkey
Hello Christy,
Hope you are being well looked after and that you are soon better.
Rebecca
Hello Christy,
Hope you’re doing well
There’s a team of us coming over from Glasgow to see you on the 26th of March in Mullingar, being myself, my girlfriend Erin, Joe, Paula, Tony & Mia; plus some others from Belfast.
This is all our first times seeing you and we’re all buzzing. My wee maw just saw you in Vicar St a few weeks ago after a many times at The Barras, and said you were unbelievable.
Wanted to drop a message to ask if theres any chance of a shout out and if you could play Motherland, mine and Erins favourite song. Would be cracking of you.
Looking forward to it.
All the best,
Gabriel + everyone from Glasgow
Cairde, We are huge fans of Christy and have organized a family reunion in Cavan August1st. Any ballad singers need a gig that day? failte1014@gmail.com