Songs and stories to commemorate the 1913 lockout

Friday, August 30th, 2013

noel potraitSaturday August 31 marks the 100 anniversary of the 1913 Lockout.To commemorate the occasion a diverse collection,comprising Andy Irvine,Jinx Lennon,Ian Proust and Captain Moonlight will perform at The workingman’s club ,wellington Quay Dublin 8PM (Click to tweet). Andy Irvine is sure to give ‘James Connolly’ an airing -“Who mourns now for our James Connolly ?Who mourns now for that gallant man?Oh,lay me down in your green garden and make my bearers Union men. Oh where,oh where is our James Connolly?Oh where,oh where is that gallant man ?He has gone to organise the unions that working men might yet be free “.

Paul Brady plays intimate gig.. Dromineer

Wednesday, June 12th, 2013

noel 3On Saturday june 1st. Paul Brady finally had a dream come true when he headlined the second ‘surprise artist’ to play the legendary whisky still in the picturesque village of Dromineer ,Nenagh ,Tipperary.The gig was organised by the committee of the north tipperary centre for young people with autism, a worthy cause which raised thousands of euro through its car raffle tickets on the night . (more…)

Homage to mcquaids music shop-Mr Steve Cooney

Saturday, February 11th, 2012

noel potraitIf you’re looking for things like musical strings
Or tutors,capos,Cd’s,
Then look no morefor you’ve found the store
To put you right at your ease ! (Click to Tweet)

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