Ah Christy do you remember Cambridge Folk 2016? Someone in the crowd shouted out to Glen ‘I love you man’ and he replied ‘that’s a strong word’. Maybe sometimes it’s ok to say that word to someone whose music is life altering. My condolences and empathy to everyone out there in the world who felt that towards Glen’s music. But mostly to a little boy whose life is altered. Life spins on a ha’penny. Best to you and yours.x
Christy's reply
only One Glen
he’s the real deal
his light will shine on
I was just catching up with this week’s episode of Sunday Miscellany and among the always wonderful listen there was a great piece about the glory days of Kildare at the All-Ireland in the 1920s, some Kerry and Mayo All-Ireland stories, and lots of lovely parts relating to music too. It is such a great programme/podcast. This is the episode: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/sunday-miscellany/episodes/11808915/
Dear Christy. I hope, you’re doing well during your short break being on stage.
@Birgit. I didn’t hear it before, just read your today’s comments here. Glen Hansard… I’m shocked. A tragedy… 56 years of age.
Günter
Christy's reply
and the Auld triangle
went jingle jangle
all along the banks
of the Royal Canal
Listening to all the amazing tributes to Glen Hansard on the radio following his sad and tragic passing. Much much more than a talented musician, but a man who mattered and a man who cared. Total contrast to the extreme joy of Croke Park on Sunday – what a fine line there is between joy and sorrow. I’m sure you crossed paths with Glen along the way with you both doing so much for those that are often left behind. Best wishes to you and all of the crew.
Hi Christy,
with the next heat wave starting here, it’s a good time to think about Christmas presents 😉.
I don’t know if this has been mentioned here already. If so, sorry for the repetition.
There’s a new album project called 20th century Paddy – the songs of Shane MacGowan. It is a tribute to this great musician that will be released in November. More than 30 artists including Amble, Bruce Springsteen, Dropkick Murphys, Glen Hansard, Hozier, Moya Brennan and Tom Waits, just to name a few, are covering some of Shane’s songs. I only miss your name in the list 😉. But as you sing some of his songs anyway, that’s just fine.
Nevertheless it sounds very interesting to me! If I understand it correctly it has been initiated by his wife Victoria Mary Clarke and 50% of the artists’ royalties will go to the Dublin Simon Community, an organization that works to prevent and address homelessness.
Birgit
Christy's reply
it will be a great celebration of his Life’s work..,very appropriate that the Simon Community will benefit
I have been meaning to get on touch for ages ….since last Feb when we were backpacking around Malaysia in retirement and met a man who must be one of your greatest fans, Christy. Your voice resoundedat full volume around his guesthouse on a tiny untouristy island called Pangkor, off the West Coast of Malaysia a…..we went on a snorkelling trip and guess what, you came along as well!!!!Mr Lee, a Chinese Malay in his sixties has been a fan of yours since his brother gave him one of your records when he was in his early twenties. We were the first Irish people that stayed in his guesthouse.and his first question to us was if we knew Christy Moore. Just to let you know your music has brought great joy to this man….even if his son said,shaking his head. wearily ‘Yes, my father loves Christy.’ https://marienoonan.com/malaysia-pink-taxis-and-mischievous-monkeys/
Well Kevin, it’s not the first time I’ve been accused of ‘talking balls’, and it won’t be the last. Hilary is spot on about the connection between music & sport it’s no coincidence that (certain) sporting crowds throughout the world not only ‘chant’ but sing complete songs in unison and that most football teams have ‘their song’. Good luck with your up coming gigs where I suspect you will see more than one or two different county jerseys. P.S reminds me of a couple of years back I went to see the Eagles at Anfield, my ticket was for the Kop so I couldn’t resist wearing my Everton shirt.
It’s all ball talk round’ here of late.. from the World Cup to the bit’o hurling, and then the size 5 O’Neills.. I had the privilege of singin’ a few songs for the Limerick team after their triumph last week.. saw videos online of their captain Cian Lynch sing “Black is the Colour” the next day at the homecoming to 16000 on Pery Square.. it backs up Hilarys point about the connections, emotions and fun..roll on the McKenna Cup..
Go well in the tent this weekend.. HSP had a festival outing last weekend in Palmerstown “At The Manor”, we played before Sharon Shannon, Gerry O Connor and Mundy.. who were sound as a bell.. this weekend we head for Belfast, Newport and Clonmany.. shin pads packed..
Christy's reply
great to see that “The High Stool Prophets” are busy and gaining traction around the country….
Keep up the good work Kevin….
Hello Christy,
What a fantastic game on Sunday! We had to fight with the tv before it let us watch it, but we got it live! Love the football! It’s like you’ve taken all the boring bits of soccer, replaced them with good stuff and kept the goals. Perfect! Up Mayo!!!
Hi C It was some day in Croker, no one could begrudge Mayo their great win, our team never dropped their heads. The Kerry Teams have given us many great days out over decades and le cunamh De we will be there or there abouts again. There was lots of excitement securing tix and lots of co operation, connecting and texting. There was some buzz both around The Gresham and in HQ yesterday and so many memories and connections. My first time in Croker was with my Dad in the mid 60s, a long day trip in a VW Beettle. Tadgh Morley, a great servant to Kerry over the years and on the panel yesterday, is a cousin of John Liverpool, he was too shy to mention that ! So maybe a bit like music sport is about identity, connections, emotions and fun. Both teams gave their all yesterday, I look forward to joining the crowds at the Homecoming tonight. Congrats to Mayo, worthy winners, if Mayo can do it maybe Cill Dara will get their one in a row yet ? Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Christy's reply
a truly memorable encounter
great to see the old game regaining some of its unique characterisitics
I attended the Leinster final in 1956 with our Father…Kildare beat Wexford…two months later our Father died…I was 11….
Christy, I have very little knowledge of Gaelic football but what a joy it was to watch yesterday’s final. The joy, passion, emotion and sportsmanship was as far removed from the corrupt Infantino & Trump World Cup circus as you could get. I just hope the GAA manage to keep the game as a game for the people and don’t let the money men get their greedy claws into it.
Christy's reply
The vutures are circling…they’ve managed to sink their claws into a few areas….some Stadiums have relented and taken the soup but, THANKFULLY,we still have CROKE PARK
Oh the green and red of Mayo, i can see it still, its soft and craggy boglands its tall majestic hills, where the ocean kisses Ireland the waves caress its shore…..
Love the band and the song , even more today after lifting the Sam.
I bought a Mayo senior football shirt 30 years ago on a holiday in Ireland, wore it to Celtic Park soon after, a man shouted to me across London Road ‘hey Mayo man’ , waving back i blagged it that day ….magical today.
Rory
Long time following first time writing. Having listened to St. Brendans voyage for a number of years I’d the privilege of visiting Kerry last weekend and on the Slea head drive it was special to see it all. Dingle, Ventry, Brandon. and of course Krugers for a couple. Breath taking and the weather to go with it.
On the road & magic nights were good company for the journey from Drogheda – Dingle & back. Some of the ceol & craic in the evenings equally as good as the scenery of the Kingdom.
Myself and Sinéad have been fortunate to have seen you in the City North, Iveagh Gardens & Vicar St for our favourite December night which has become a tradition. We were thrilled to hear you announced at All Together Now a number of months ago, it just so happens you’re playing on Sinéads Birthday. If you would be so kind to give her a shout to any of your tunes she’d be over the moon, Sinéad O’Keeffe turning 29 on Aug 1st. Favourites incl. Lisdoonvarna & Joxer.
Keep her lit Christy. Looking forward as always to seeing you below! Peace, Nick
Christy's reply
well Nick.
I’m looking forward to next saturday myself…..
they tell me that it’s a marquee that holds about 8,000,
here I am, a little baldy auld fellow at 81 hangin on for dear life
getting to play to 8,000 in a tent is some privilige after 60 years on the road
the first time I played in a Tent was out in Salthill at the Galway races in 1963
myself and John Flood singing Brennan on The Moor and the feckers in the next tent tellin us to shut to fuck up..
if I get to sing Derry/Joxer/Lisdoon you can rest assured it will be for Sinéad and all the other 7,999 gathered..on average there will be 30 other birthdays happening next Sat, plus anniversaries, honeymoons, mourners, conceptions,
have a good one Nick..and make sure you come to the right tent..theres all sorts happening in Curraghmore next sat…evictions, hangings, transportations,cavortions , elections, erections…we’ll have a ball Nick….Peace
Ah Christy do you remember Cambridge Folk 2016? Someone in the crowd shouted out to Glen ‘I love you man’ and he replied ‘that’s a strong word’. Maybe sometimes it’s ok to say that word to someone whose music is life altering. My condolences and empathy to everyone out there in the world who felt that towards Glen’s music. But mostly to a little boy whose life is altered. Life spins on a ha’penny. Best to you and yours.x
only One Glen
he’s the real deal
his light will shine on
What a sad day,Christy
RIP Glen Hansard…many wonderful tributes that will ,hopefully,comfort his loved ones.
A kind man with a huge talent…tragic to lose him
Dave
away away you broken heart
leave my breast like a hollow cave
stand me somewhere near the ocean
I will wait there wave after wave …( Phil Stewart..)
Very sad news today about Glen Hansard.
I was just catching up with this week’s episode of Sunday Miscellany and among the always wonderful listen there was a great piece about the glory days of Kildare at the All-Ireland in the 1920s, some Kerry and Mayo All-Ireland stories, and lots of lovely parts relating to music too. It is such a great programme/podcast. This is the episode:
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/sunday-miscellany/episodes/11808915/
Thank You Mary
Dear Christy. I hope, you’re doing well during your short break being on stage.
@Birgit. I didn’t hear it before, just read your today’s comments here. Glen Hansard… I’m shocked. A tragedy… 56 years of age.
Günter
and the Auld triangle
went jingle jangle
all along the banks
of the Royal Canal
Listening to all the amazing tributes to Glen Hansard on the radio following his sad and tragic passing. Much much more than a talented musician, but a man who mattered and a man who cared. Total contrast to the extreme joy of Croke Park on Sunday – what a fine line there is between joy and sorrow. I’m sure you crossed paths with Glen along the way with you both doing so much for those that are often left behind. Best wishes to you and all of the crew.
he has been a precious presence for us all
I remember seeing The Swell Season in Glasgow in 2010, and I never tire of listening to Falling Slowly, a truely great song. R.I.P. Glen Hansard.
I mentioned Glen Hansard this morning, and now I read that he has died in a road crash this morning 😞
Hi Christy,
with the next heat wave starting here, it’s a good time to think about Christmas presents 😉.
I don’t know if this has been mentioned here already. If so, sorry for the repetition.
There’s a new album project called 20th century Paddy – the songs of Shane MacGowan. It is a tribute to this great musician that will be released in November. More than 30 artists including Amble, Bruce Springsteen, Dropkick Murphys, Glen Hansard, Hozier, Moya Brennan and Tom Waits, just to name a few, are covering some of Shane’s songs. I only miss your name in the list 😉. But as you sing some of his songs anyway, that’s just fine.
Nevertheless it sounds very interesting to me! If I understand it correctly it has been initiated by his wife Victoria Mary Clarke and 50% of the artists’ royalties will go to the Dublin Simon Community, an organization that works to prevent and address homelessness.
Birgit
it will be a great celebration of his Life’s work..,very appropriate that the Simon Community will benefit
I have been meaning to get on touch for ages ….since last Feb when we were backpacking around Malaysia in retirement and met a man who must be one of your greatest fans, Christy. Your voice resoundedat full volume around his guesthouse on a tiny untouristy island called Pangkor, off the West Coast of Malaysia a…..we went on a snorkelling trip and guess what, you came along as well!!!!Mr Lee, a Chinese Malay in his sixties has been a fan of yours since his brother gave him one of your records when he was in his early twenties. We were the first Irish people that stayed in his guesthouse.and his first question to us was if we knew Christy Moore. Just to let you know your music has brought great joy to this man….even if his son said,shaking his head. wearily ‘Yes, my father loves Christy.’
https://marienoonan.com/malaysia-pink-taxis-and-mischievous-monkeys/
huge in Malayasia
Well Kevin, it’s not the first time I’ve been accused of ‘talking balls’, and it won’t be the last. Hilary is spot on about the connection between music & sport it’s no coincidence that (certain) sporting crowds throughout the world not only ‘chant’ but sing complete songs in unison and that most football teams have ‘their song’. Good luck with your up coming gigs where I suspect you will see more than one or two different county jerseys. P.S reminds me of a couple of years back I went to see the Eagles at Anfield, my ticket was for the Kop so I couldn’t resist wearing my Everton shirt.
It’s all ball talk round’ here of late.. from the World Cup to the bit’o hurling, and then the size 5 O’Neills.. I had the privilege of singin’ a few songs for the Limerick team after their triumph last week.. saw videos online of their captain Cian Lynch sing “Black is the Colour” the next day at the homecoming to 16000 on Pery Square.. it backs up Hilarys point about the connections, emotions and fun..roll on the McKenna Cup..
Go well in the tent this weekend.. HSP had a festival outing last weekend in Palmerstown “At The Manor”, we played before Sharon Shannon, Gerry O Connor and Mundy.. who were sound as a bell.. this weekend we head for Belfast, Newport and Clonmany.. shin pads packed..
great to see that “The High Stool Prophets” are busy and gaining traction around the country….
Keep up the good work Kevin….
Hello Christy,
What a fantastic game on Sunday! We had to fight with the tv before it let us watch it, but we got it live! Love the football! It’s like you’ve taken all the boring bits of soccer, replaced them with good stuff and kept the goals. Perfect! Up Mayo!!!
Rebecca
glad you managed to view the spectacle
Well done and well deserved Mayo….. to beat the kingdom in the final is a feat in itself.
Meanwhile it seems all funerals in Mayo are postponed for the next few days.
almost all the country united in celebration
Hi C It was some day in Croker, no one could begrudge Mayo their great win, our team never dropped their heads. The Kerry Teams have given us many great days out over decades and le cunamh De we will be there or there abouts again. There was lots of excitement securing tix and lots of co operation, connecting and texting. There was some buzz both around The Gresham and in HQ yesterday and so many memories and connections. My first time in Croker was with my Dad in the mid 60s, a long day trip in a VW Beettle. Tadgh Morley, a great servant to Kerry over the years and on the panel yesterday, is a cousin of John Liverpool, he was too shy to mention that ! So maybe a bit like music sport is about identity, connections, emotions and fun. Both teams gave their all yesterday, I look forward to joining the crowds at the Homecoming tonight. Congrats to Mayo, worthy winners, if Mayo can do it maybe Cill Dara will get their one in a row yet ? Beir bua agus beannacht. H
a truly memorable encounter
great to see the old game regaining some of its unique characterisitics
I attended the Leinster final in 1956 with our Father…Kildare beat Wexford…two months later our Father died…I was 11….
Lilywhite “pretenders” win Sam and deservedly so. Would that it was for us Christy…. 2028 ??
Stranger things have happened Frankie….can you imagine Sam being carried on high up the Main Street heading for the …..Field Club
Christy, I have very little knowledge of Gaelic football but what a joy it was to watch yesterday’s final. The joy, passion, emotion and sportsmanship was as far removed from the corrupt Infantino & Trump World Cup circus as you could get. I just hope the GAA manage to keep the game as a game for the people and don’t let the money men get their greedy claws into it.
The vutures are circling…they’ve managed to sink their claws into a few areas….some Stadiums have relented and taken the soup but, THANKFULLY,we still have CROKE PARK
Oh the green and red of Mayo, i can see it still, its soft and craggy boglands its tall majestic hills, where the ocean kisses Ireland the waves caress its shore…..
Love the band and the song , even more today after lifting the Sam.
I bought a Mayo senior football shirt 30 years ago on a holiday in Ireland, wore it to Celtic Park soon after, a man shouted to me across London Road ‘hey Mayo man’ , waving back i blagged it that day ….magical today.
Rory
at long last…
“take me home to Mayo”
Looking forva nention at Knightsbridge Hotel 1st October…for Ann and Mary lifelong friends
we wont feel it before October is in on top of us
Well Christy.
Long time following first time writing. Having listened to St. Brendans voyage for a number of years I’d the privilege of visiting Kerry last weekend and on the Slea head drive it was special to see it all. Dingle, Ventry, Brandon. and of course Krugers for a couple. Breath taking and the weather to go with it.
On the road & magic nights were good company for the journey from Drogheda – Dingle & back. Some of the ceol & craic in the evenings equally as good as the scenery of the Kingdom.
Myself and Sinéad have been fortunate to have seen you in the City North, Iveagh Gardens & Vicar St for our favourite December night which has become a tradition. We were thrilled to hear you announced at All Together Now a number of months ago, it just so happens you’re playing on Sinéads Birthday. If you would be so kind to give her a shout to any of your tunes she’d be over the moon, Sinéad O’Keeffe turning 29 on Aug 1st. Favourites incl. Lisdoonvarna & Joxer.
Keep her lit Christy. Looking forward as always to seeing you below! Peace, Nick
well Nick.
I’m looking forward to next saturday myself…..
they tell me that it’s a marquee that holds about 8,000,
here I am, a little baldy auld fellow at 81 hangin on for dear life
getting to play to 8,000 in a tent is some privilige after 60 years on the road
the first time I played in a Tent was out in Salthill at the Galway races in 1963
myself and John Flood singing Brennan on The Moor and the feckers in the next tent tellin us to shut to fuck up..
if I get to sing Derry/Joxer/Lisdoon you can rest assured it will be for Sinéad and all the other 7,999 gathered..on average there will be 30 other birthdays happening next Sat, plus anniversaries, honeymoons, mourners, conceptions,
have a good one Nick..and make sure you come to the right tent..theres all sorts happening in Curraghmore next sat…evictions, hangings, transportations,cavortions , elections, erections…we’ll have a ball Nick….Peace
Duh… “CM”
(I’ll get outta your way now)