This is the first time I have waded through this thread. Isn't Frank very poetic.
I have known this story since I first met Robbie over 20 years ago and never really thought of how good it really is. I got quite emotional reading it even though I knew the story.
The great news. Robbie McMahon is the Nenagh singers circle guest on the second Friday in April. Why don't you all jump on a plane and join us.
Frank mentioned his cassette. It is magnificent and contains that wonderful song "Path across the ocean" which Barry Gleeson recorded on his CD of the same name. Robbie is a truly great singer.