Just a quick query. I noticed a comment you made about the fact you used to visit packy manus byrne in ardwick in 1966. Was that to the house on Shakespeare Street that he used to live at? Just curious because that’s where my mum and dad had two houses and where we lived until 19 67/1968, when the area was demolished? Packie byrne lived with them and also the grehen sisters.
Christy I would appreciate it very much if you would sing Nancy Spain for the memory of the late John (Jack) McMahon, who passed away too early in life during the week at one of your upcoming gigs. John who was late of Brandon Co Kerry & Newcastle West was a frequent attendee of your gigs in the Project Arts Centre in the 1977/78 era. Jack then in turn sang Nancy Spain and other songs from your repertoire at the time to the rest of us and that is how I first heard of Christy Moore. There was only Radio 1 back then not even pirate radio so it was either a gig or LPs/Cassettes and LP’s were 5 to 6 times the price of attending a gig. You yourself had a conversation with John one evening below in Brandon in the early 1980’s around the time of the salmon wars, a trip that gave you the inspiration for the song St Brendan’s Voyage. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Regards JP
Christy,
I wanted to say that what i thought epitomised the Late Late Show recording (thanks to Scott 1888 for posting it) was young Kielty’s obvious awe and delight at being in your presence that shone through.
You mean so much to so may of us, whether we are wee people who maybe make a fleeting connection, a gig attendee who gazes and enjoys from the back row of the stalls, whether it was a publican 40 years ago,a veteran of hundreds of your shows, or a recording star, a casual listener who just likes but does not buy your music , a fan who hangs on your reply to a post ,or even a television personality of significant fame …..they/we are all in such a fortunate position to ‘know’ of the joy your music, your care and your spirit .
Patrick Kielty was all of us.
Thank you Patrick, thank you Christy.
Rory
Dear Christy,
As i await the hugely anticipated arrival of your LP, i have been enjoying another album released after 16 years of waiting…..though i hope the postage does not take that long for Terrible Beauty to arrive.
The Cure have produced a masterful collection of new songs based around Robert Smith’s obviously shattering losses of recent years.
rory
Congratulations on your new album. I bought ‘A Terrible Beauty’ and started listening to it. The Late Late Show RTE online as well, also the Boy in the Wild video was inspiring.
It’s fantastic.
Hello Christy how are things. My Name is Allen Currid from Mount Edward Ballinfull County Sligo. Christy I went to your Concert in The Great Northern Hotel Bundoran County Donegal in the Republic Of Ireland on Thursday night Thursday the 19th of September 2024 at 8:00PM and it was an excellent show. Christy that was the first time I was at your Concert and it was brilliant.
Christy enjoyed your appearance on the Late Late and the quiet empathic bond between you and Paddy when talking about the loss of your fathers. Boy in the wild is an absolute gem. Paddy’s choice of your beloved anthem, Viva la Quinta Brigada was great. I have a 2008 poster from the significant event held in Barcelona commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Brigades departure from Spain. In both Spanish and as Gaeilge – Is stair sibh, is laochraí sibh – You are history, you are heroes. I’ve a copy ready to go in the poist tomorrow if think that’s ok. Can’t wait to get album – the cover is stunning. Tickets booked for the Orchard county. Go well.
Just a quick query. I noticed a comment you made about the fact you used to visit packy manus byrne in ardwick in 1966. Was that to the house on Shakespeare Street that he used to live at? Just curious because that’s where my mum and dad had two houses and where we lived until 19 67/1968, when the area was demolished? Packie byrne lived with them and also the grehen sisters.
Thanks, Geraldine
Christy I would appreciate it very much if you would sing Nancy Spain for the memory of the late John (Jack) McMahon, who passed away too early in life during the week at one of your upcoming gigs. John who was late of Brandon Co Kerry & Newcastle West was a frequent attendee of your gigs in the Project Arts Centre in the 1977/78 era. Jack then in turn sang Nancy Spain and other songs from your repertoire at the time to the rest of us and that is how I first heard of Christy Moore. There was only Radio 1 back then not even pirate radio so it was either a gig or LPs/Cassettes and LP’s were 5 to 6 times the price of attending a gig. You yourself had a conversation with John one evening below in Brandon in the early 1980’s around the time of the salmon wars, a trip that gave you the inspiration for the song St Brendan’s Voyage. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Regards JP
Christy,
I wanted to say that what i thought epitomised the Late Late Show recording (thanks to Scott 1888 for posting it) was young Kielty’s obvious awe and delight at being in your presence that shone through.
You mean so much to so may of us, whether we are wee people who maybe make a fleeting connection, a gig attendee who gazes and enjoys from the back row of the stalls, whether it was a publican 40 years ago,a veteran of hundreds of your shows, or a recording star, a casual listener who just likes but does not buy your music , a fan who hangs on your reply to a post ,or even a television personality of significant fame …..they/we are all in such a fortunate position to ‘know’ of the joy your music, your care and your spirit .
Patrick Kielty was all of us.
Thank you Patrick, thank you Christy.
Rory
Dear Christy,
As i await the hugely anticipated arrival of your LP, i have been enjoying another album released after 16 years of waiting…..though i hope the postage does not take that long for Terrible Beauty to arrive.
The Cure have produced a masterful collection of new songs based around Robert Smith’s obviously shattering losses of recent years.
rory
Hello Christy
Congratulations on your new album. I bought ‘A Terrible Beauty’ and started listening to it. The Late Late Show RTE online as well, also the Boy in the Wild video was inspiring.
It’s fantastic.
Yas
Thanks Yas…always good to hear from the Far East…
Hello Christy how are things. My Name is Allen Currid from Mount Edward Ballinfull County Sligo. Christy I went to your Concert in The Great Northern Hotel Bundoran County Donegal in the Republic Of Ireland on Thursday night Thursday the 19th of September 2024 at 8:00PM and it was an excellent show. Christy that was the first time I was at your Concert and it was brilliant.
Kind Regards
Allen Currid
Thank You Allen
Christy enjoyed your appearance on the Late Late and the quiet empathic bond between you and Paddy when talking about the loss of your fathers. Boy in the wild is an absolute gem. Paddy’s choice of your beloved anthem, Viva la Quinta Brigada was great. I have a 2008 poster from the significant event held in Barcelona commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Brigades departure from Spain. In both Spanish and as Gaeilge – Is stair sibh, is laochraí sibh – You are history, you are heroes. I’ve a copy ready to go in the poist tomorrow if think that’s ok. Can’t wait to get album – the cover is stunning. Tickets booked for the Orchard county. Go well.
always good to hear from The Bog Meadow
Thank You