Scuntered! That’s a word I haven’t heard in a while! A bit scuntered myself with the auld cold…..hope Aer Longus takes me next Wednesday…..hope you’ll be less scuntered next week Christy. Keep suckin those lemons…..
Hi Christy, how’s she cuttin’? I know you hear this all the time but I’ve written an Irish song about a Dublin happening in the past (little bit of catchy Gaelic in there too)….anyway…would like you to listen to it …as gawd it’d be wonderful if you wanted to play it.
In the meantime, take good care of yourself..you’re brilliant! Thankyou.
I am extremely fortunate to have been front and center at the February 26, 2026 show at Vicar Street. The familial, communal, and spiritual abundance at your shows are often lacking in the world today. Your songs and the stories that accompany them remind us of the preciousness of our time together. My Mom (Cork) and Dad (Carlow) moved with my sister from Dublin to San Francisco in 1974, where my brothers and I were later born and raised. We visited our extended family in Ireland every few summers, joyous celebrations, especially our 1990 trip over during the World Cup. These days, I try to come back every year in order to visit my extended family and remember my parents (and Irish relatives) who’ve since passed on. These recent visits are even more special when my family and I get to see you perform live (Vicar St. Jan 2019, Mullingar July 2022, Vicar St. Feb 2026). You closed your magnificent February 26 show with an uproarious performance of Ordinary Man. To my great surprise, during the ovation, you leaned out and gently handed me a signed setlist. Not only did I feel the smile on my face, but I felt their smiles from above as well. I’ll cherish the memento and memories forever. Thank you, Christy. I’ll see you again.
I was 9 years old back in 1994 when I fought tooth and nail to be allowed stay up and watch that famous Late Late Christy special live where the full programme was dedicated to your good self. Believe it or not but that totally changed my life. Up to that point I was playing the button accordion back in west Clare but after seeing ya that night…all I wanted was a geetar and I pestered my parents until they eventually caved! 30+ years later and I’m now a full-time musician/singer-songwriter based in Canada since 2010. Anyways I know you have an affiliation with west Clare over the years and I’d love for you to hear my song that I wrote called ‘Wild West Clare’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cx35JAleic
To say you’re simply an inspiration would be a colossal understatement! Get well soon Christy and Up the Banner!
Michael Darcy
Christy's reply
thats a fine song Michael… loveluy singing and playing too…some amazing shots in the video….I wish you the very best….. keep up the good work
ps…..to hear your story about how that Late Late Show had such an impact reminds me of my own early awakenings
Hi Christy, sending good vibes and well wishes from Boston. I must say thank you to Seamus and Hilary for all the assistance in getting Micheal Murray that extra ticket for your previous gig at Vicar . You met Michael’s brother Tony with me in The Hanger Galway and Sean ( John) . Out of the blue Tony called me and said, “ the brothers home from Australia and would love to see the gig , any chance you could get him a ticket “.I said “ let me see what I can do Tony”. First stop Hilary and sure enough she posted one available on the 4711 crew, Seamus had one ticket available and graciously met Michael and away they went, Michael sent me a clip off the gig which made me smile , so again thank you both Hilary, Seamus and yourself for making it a memorable night for Michael. I’ve a gaggle of friends coming home for my Doolin gigs in August and Sunday morning before Mass we will hightail from Clare to Wexford in the rented ford cortina taking the road that the crow fly’s from west to east . I read almost all the post on your site as they always bring me great joy and fond memories from all and your responses are beautiful to read. I’ve put Micheal Coady’s poem on the top of my guitar as a stark reminder to the world we live in knowing what a song or a piece of poetry can provoke in us . Cable Street is a fine song, I’ve recently found a Singer songwriter from Cork city(Northside) Myles Gaffney who’s writing some big songs about many hard subjects and thankfully the flame is burning strong on the green rock.Im grateful for the friendship we have and I’m sending you a big hug Git, get well soon don’t forget to milk the cows and feed the feral cat. Love Fin
Hello Christy,
So glad to see you posting again. Hope you’re all better very soon! That third gig i saw on 2nd March. It was amazing to see that steely backbone of yours come through. Such a strong performance.
As you said, bit of a weekend for the rugby. You’ve got a chance of taking it! Loved Rhys Carre scampering down the pitch. Scotland, wow! And Italy, what a day for them!
As for England
fágaimíd siúd mar atá sé
My first Irish sentence!
Hi Christy,
On Friday i pick uped a couple of Hitch Hiking brothers. They were from Thurles and were heading round the world, or so they hoped.
Their possessions in a plastic basket, sleeping where they could, they hiked through Ireland, took the Belfast boat and were making their way through Scotland ( after some police intervention) and travelling now South through our Borderland .nithered and hungry they left later with something to warm their bellies.
We chatted about volcanos, drystone dykes, self education, fatherhood at 14, mystic powers and the huge belief they had that it would all work out and they’d prove others wrong.
They told me they were diarying their journey on social media , had lots of followers but many critics….fek the begrudgers i reckon.
Good luck to the lads , hope they find your Traveller album. Rory
Christy's reply
that was some day of it yesterday…. ye rose to the occasion and Italy followed suit
Dear Christy,
Thank you for playing that wonderful concert on Monday even though you weren’t feeling well. I hope you feel better soon. And that you can take the time to recover.
Best wishes from Hamburg
Scuntered! That’s a word I haven’t heard in a while! A bit scuntered myself with the auld cold…..hope Aer Longus takes me next Wednesday…..hope you’ll be less scuntered next week Christy. Keep suckin those lemons…..
Get well soon Christy
Hi Christy, how’s she cuttin’? I know you hear this all the time but I’ve written an Irish song about a Dublin happening in the past (little bit of catchy Gaelic in there too)….anyway…would like you to listen to it …as gawd it’d be wonderful if you wanted to play it.
In the meantime, take good care of yourself..you’re brilliant! Thankyou.
down the middle at the mo rainy day
noro virus has me scuntered
Hi, Christy.
I am extremely fortunate to have been front and center at the February 26, 2026 show at Vicar Street. The familial, communal, and spiritual abundance at your shows are often lacking in the world today. Your songs and the stories that accompany them remind us of the preciousness of our time together. My Mom (Cork) and Dad (Carlow) moved with my sister from Dublin to San Francisco in 1974, where my brothers and I were later born and raised. We visited our extended family in Ireland every few summers, joyous celebrations, especially our 1990 trip over during the World Cup. These days, I try to come back every year in order to visit my extended family and remember my parents (and Irish relatives) who’ve since passed on. These recent visits are even more special when my family and I get to see you perform live (Vicar St. Jan 2019, Mullingar July 2022, Vicar St. Feb 2026). You closed your magnificent February 26 show with an uproarious performance of Ordinary Man. To my great surprise, during the ovation, you leaned out and gently handed me a signed setlist. Not only did I feel the smile on my face, but I felt their smiles from above as well. I’ll cherish the memento and memories forever. Thank you, Christy. I’ll see you again.
– Brian
Hi Christy,
I was 9 years old back in 1994 when I fought tooth and nail to be allowed stay up and watch that famous Late Late Christy special live where the full programme was dedicated to your good self. Believe it or not but that totally changed my life. Up to that point I was playing the button accordion back in west Clare but after seeing ya that night…all I wanted was a geetar and I pestered my parents until they eventually caved! 30+ years later and I’m now a full-time musician/singer-songwriter based in Canada since 2010. Anyways I know you have an affiliation with west Clare over the years and I’d love for you to hear my song that I wrote called ‘Wild West Clare’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cx35JAleic
To say you’re simply an inspiration would be a colossal understatement! Get well soon Christy and Up the Banner!
Michael Darcy
thats a fine song Michael… loveluy singing and playing too…some amazing shots in the video….I wish you the very best….. keep up the good work
ps…..to hear your story about how that Late Late Show had such an impact reminds me of my own early awakenings
Laid low, foul Noro bug,
Cheered up by the rugby in Rome,
Laid low, vile Noro bug,
Triple crown to sit on Scot or Irish dome?
A few rotten doses going Christy, hope you’re out the other side of it now! Wishing you a speedy recovery.
We here in the US are still locked into the Irish spirit!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjpjLBMk1p4&list=PLGdWLKhXivAPDGXREVdYiySOcL1Yl6WHp
Hi Christy. Sorry to hear of your illness wishing you all the best and speedy recovery. Good Luck, Sam.
Hi Christy, sending good vibes and well wishes from Boston. I must say thank you to Seamus and Hilary for all the assistance in getting Micheal Murray that extra ticket for your previous gig at Vicar . You met Michael’s brother Tony with me in The Hanger Galway and Sean ( John) . Out of the blue Tony called me and said, “ the brothers home from Australia and would love to see the gig , any chance you could get him a ticket “.I said “ let me see what I can do Tony”. First stop Hilary and sure enough she posted one available on the 4711 crew, Seamus had one ticket available and graciously met Michael and away they went, Michael sent me a clip off the gig which made me smile , so again thank you both Hilary, Seamus and yourself for making it a memorable night for Michael. I’ve a gaggle of friends coming home for my Doolin gigs in August and Sunday morning before Mass we will hightail from Clare to Wexford in the rented ford cortina taking the road that the crow fly’s from west to east . I read almost all the post on your site as they always bring me great joy and fond memories from all and your responses are beautiful to read. I’ve put Micheal Coady’s poem on the top of my guitar as a stark reminder to the world we live in knowing what a song or a piece of poetry can provoke in us . Cable Street is a fine song, I’ve recently found a Singer songwriter from Cork city(Northside) Myles Gaffney who’s writing some big songs about many hard subjects and thankfully the flame is burning strong on the green rock.Im grateful for the friendship we have and I’m sending you a big hug Git, get well soon don’t forget to milk the cows and feed the feral cat. Love Fin
Hello Christy,
So glad to see you posting again. Hope you’re all better very soon! That third gig i saw on 2nd March. It was amazing to see that steely backbone of yours come through. Such a strong performance.
As you said, bit of a weekend for the rugby. You’ve got a chance of taking it! Loved Rhys Carre scampering down the pitch. Scotland, wow! And Italy, what a day for them!
As for England
fágaimíd siúd mar atá sé
My first Irish sentence!
Rebecca
Morning Christy hope you are feeling better pull back on the strength and conditioning for a few days mind yourself take.care
still on the mend here Iggy…laid low with the Noro bug.. a horrid dose….thank you
Hi Christy,
On Friday i pick uped a couple of Hitch Hiking brothers. They were from Thurles and were heading round the world, or so they hoped.
Their possessions in a plastic basket, sleeping where they could, they hiked through Ireland, took the Belfast boat and were making their way through Scotland ( after some police intervention) and travelling now South through our Borderland .nithered and hungry they left later with something to warm their bellies.
We chatted about volcanos, drystone dykes, self education, fatherhood at 14, mystic powers and the huge belief they had that it would all work out and they’d prove others wrong.
They told me they were diarying their journey on social media , had lots of followers but many critics….fek the begrudgers i reckon.
Good luck to the lads , hope they find your Traveller album. Rory
that was some day of it yesterday…. ye rose to the occasion and Italy followed suit
Best wishes Christy
Get well soon
Dear Christy,
Thank you for playing that wonderful concert on Monday even though you weren’t feeling well. I hope you feel better soon. And that you can take the time to recover.
Best wishes from Hamburg
Dear Christy,
Very sorry to hear about your illness. I hope you soon are feeling better. All the best wishes from your Belgian crew.
Take care.
Piet