2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September

Subject: 2010 Frank Harte Festival
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 05 May 10 - 11:19 AM

Details of the 2010 Frank Harte Festival below:

Friday September 24th
The Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square.
8.00pm                 Reception and Official Opening

9.00pm                Singing Session
                Featuring Invited Guests                €3.00

Saturday September 25th
The Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square
11.00am                 Singing Workshops
                        1. Ciarán Ó Gealbháin                €10.00
                        2. Patricia Flynn                €10.00

1.30pm Illustrated Talk "Professor Superfluous" Frank Harte in       Elkins West Virginia by Robbie O'Connell                Free

3.00pm         Singing Session                                        €3.00

8.30pm        Grand Concert                                        €20.00
        Invited Guests:
        Clancy Legacy, Tipperary
        Robbie MacMahon, Clare
        Naisrín Elsafty, Galway
        Kevin and Ellen Mitchell, Derry and Scotland
        Ciarán Ó Gealbháin, Waterford
        Patricia Flynn, Armagh
        Antaine Ó Faracháin Dublin
        Robbie O'Connell U.S.A.

Sunday September 26th
11.30am        "By Memory Inspired". A singing and walking tour with members of An Góilín, starting at Croppy's Acre Park and finishing at The Brazen Head.                                        Free

The Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square
2.30pm        Refreshments

3.00pm        Singing Session And Final Farewell                €3.00

Contacts:
Micheál Mac Ránaill [phone]
Máire Ní Chroinín         [phone]
Jerry O'Reilly                [phone]

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 30 Aug 10 - 10:09 AM

Just a reminder in case anyone might be thinking of attending

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival
From: Diva
Date: 30 Aug 10 - 11:13 AM

Looking forward to attending for the first time.

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival
From: Fergie
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 07:45 AM

Hi all,

The annual Frank Harte Festival is organised by the Góilín Singers Club which is based in Dublin. (Góilín is pronounced go-lean).
Some funding for the FHF is provided by the Arts Council of Ireland.
Liberty Boy who posted above, is a stalwart of the club and he and his wife Anne do Trojan work year after year, in a labour of love to keep the club vital, fresh, dynamic and growing, they are probably the main reason that the Góilín has endured uninterrupted for over thirty years. Liberty Boy and Anne are also the main driving forces behind the Frank Harte Festival.
Detail of the FHF will be found HERE
As a singer and affectionado of traditional singing I look forward to the FHF as the highlight of my singing year. The singing sessions are always brilliant, this is in no small way due to the audience because the quality of the listening almost surpasses the quality of the singing.
I am looking forward to the walking tour on Sunday morning "By Memory Inspired". Last year's walk was fantastic. It was planned, narrated and led most ably by Liberty Boy and we walked through that historic part of Dublin City know as The Liberty, frequently stopping to learn some history and to sing songs associated with the spot. We started off with about 25 but we were constantly being joined by people passing by who stopped to listen and got sucked in. By the time we finished, in a pub called the Brazen Head we must have numbered close to 100, it was mighty.
In conclusion I'd like to recommend that if you are within travelling distance of Dublin that weekend do not miss the FHF because I can guarantee that you will have a mighty craic and a hughly enjoyable time.

Fergus

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 31 Aug 10 - 12:20 PM

Thank you for the kind words Fergie!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 02 Sep 10 - 05:28 PM

Hup!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival
From: Fergie
Date: 10 Sep 10 - 01:13 PM

Yahoo!

Only a fortnight to go. Can't wait for it. Tickets for the concert on Sat 25th Sept are going like hot cakes. If you need one better get into the Góilín Club tonight, because there won't be too many around next week.

Fergus

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival
From: katlaughing
Date: 10 Sep 10 - 01:46 PM

Thanks for letting us know where this is being held. Please remember we are not all cognizant of locations, depending on the country. Sounds like good fun.

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Fergie
Date: 10 Sep 10 - 09:03 PM

Hi Katlaughing

The Góilín Club is based in Dublin in Ireland. Frank Harte was a legendary singer and collector of songs and he was born, bred and based in Dublin and he died very unexpectedly five years ago. To honour him, An Góilín organise the annual Frank Harte Festival. It is a wonderful event and traditional singers come from far and near every year to celebrate and honour his life. If you ever get a chance to come to Ireland and witness this festival you will not go home disappointed, cos it gets better every year.

Fergus

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,George Henderson
Date: 11 Sep 10 - 11:45 AM

Really looking forward to hearing my good friend Robbie McMahon who is getting better as he gets older. Now at the pinnacle of his career at 85 years young.

I am also looking forward to hearing the younger singers as well of course.

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Fergie
Date: 11 Sep 10 - 09:54 PM

Hi George

Would I qualify as a younger singer?
Looking forward to seeing you there, but not as much as I'm looking forward to seeing Joyce.
Be warned; Fowler has been to the tabloids and is about to release an expose of the antics that the pair of yis got up in your private boudoir in Howth in the very recent past; something concerning what you did to the contents of a large plastic bottle with some form of a "Jemmy" that you might or might not have added some "Pep" too. All I can say is that it sounded disgusting. I'm only sorry that I wasn't there to witness at first hand what the pair of yis were up too. Eh! would you care for a ménage á trois on the next occasion? (but without kiss-and-tell Fowler)

Fergus

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 12 Sep 10 - 02:07 AM

What's all this about George?

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 14 Sep 10 - 02:58 AM

Hup!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Diva
Date: 14 Sep 10 - 01:19 PM

Looking forward to going to the FHF. I am beyond excited!   And Drumshanty is worse than I am...if thats possible! LOL

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Bren Ború
Date: 14 Sep 10 - 02:58 PM

Looking forward to the FHF but I'm a bit concerned about this business with George. I may have to examine my conscience before exposing Val to his presence. I may even have to forego Bray next saturday!

Ah no, on second thought I'll chance it.

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,George Henderson
Date: 16 Sep 10 - 04:23 AM

A fishy story if ever I heard one. But Fowler and I got great value in the fish shops on the quay in Howth the following morning.

Fowler was in great singing form that night but I wasn't and after a quick Jemmy I hit the sack.

Enjoyed the night in Howth.

I am surprised at Fowler telling tales. Huh.

Fergie, You are of course welcome to enjoy our company at any stage and it doesn't have to be in Howth.

But on to the Frank Harte Festval. It is indeed the highlight of the year adn if you are in the area you really must attend. The Sunday morning walk last year was magnificent and Joyce and I will be there on the Sunday this year to see and hear waht goes on.

Joyce says she is looking forward to seeing you Fergie.

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 17 Sep 10 - 03:56 AM

7 Days to go!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,Pat 'theVerse'
Date: 19 Sep 10 - 03:30 AM

I have a newly composed song ready for this years festival. "Biffo's Lost Weekend" sung to the air of "The Lakes of Ponchartrain". Hope I get a chance to give it what should be its first public airing next Fri night, as I don't expect to make the Clé Club in Liberty Hall on Wed. night.

It should be a great weekend though.

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Fergie
Date: 19 Sep 10 - 07:17 PM

Hi Pat

looking forward to hearing that one.

It's going to be a mighty few days.

Right fol de dol, right fol de dol, right fol the de dol dol day.

Ferg

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Sep 10 - 04:24 PM

For the benefit of those living outside Ireland, Biffo is a nickname for our top man, or Prime Minister, who lately gave a ropey interview on radio "the morning after the night before". I hope you are not too hard on him, Pat. It looks like sooner or later he might be joining us in a Singers Club somewhere when they finally give him the chop. Look forward to hearing and seeing you at the FHF

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 22 Sep 10 - 04:08 AM

Just two days to go!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,Guest Mike O'Leary-Johns
Date: 22 Sep 10 - 03:08 PM

I missed it last year I am looking forward to it NOW.
Mike.

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 24 Sep 10 - 02:23 AM

Official opening tonight @ 8.00pm then "wall to wall" singing for the weekend!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,Pat 'theVerse'
Date: 24 Sep 10 - 06:32 AM

In response to 'Guest', I won't be the only one who penned a verse or two in honour of Biffo's weekend bash, and subsequent dodgy radio interview. A certain 'Twangman', who should also be around for the Frank Harte Weekend has composed 'Seven Drunken Mornings'.

Whatever you say about these characters......they give us some great material to work on! Anyway, judging by the last opinion poll, Biffo & Co. need all the publicity they can get, and I'm only too glad to facilitate them!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Fergie
Date: 24 Sep 10 - 09:59 PM

Just back from the first session. It was a mighty night. Pat 'theVerse' sang his newly composed ditty 'Biffo's Lost Weekend' to the air of 'Lakes of Ponchartrain'. Well done Pat. I'd say that we had the guts of seventy songs sung. Excellent singers and excellent songs. Can't wait for tomorrow's sessions and the concert. We have a surfit of riches.
Fergus

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,George Henderson
Date: 25 Sep 10 - 04:22 AM

Well done Fergus and the rest of the crew for organising such a great get totgether. Nearly 200 there of which over 150 were singers. Robbie McMahon was in great voice . Unbelievable at 85 years young.

Hope I can still squawk at that age (if I get there)

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,Kathy Hobkirk
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 02:09 AM

Having made sure I was in bed and sober at a resonable time last night..which the bhoys in the bar will testify to......Drumshanty and I missed our flight this morn by 5 minutes......never mind.

it was a fabulous weekend, so many highlights great singing...Robbie McMahon was a treasure!! Great craic and well done to Jerry and Fergus and all who work so hard to put it all together

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,^&*
Date: 27 Sep 10 - 02:20 AM

Great session in The Brazen Head at lunchtime yesterday, following a historical walk nearby. Proper session that moved seamlessly from 1798 songs, through a run of songs about whiskey and on to a set of music hall/vaudeville numbers - and back again!

Well done, the Góilín.

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Fergie
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 08:09 AM

Hi all

WOW.
What an immense success FHF2010 was.
I'm only now coming down from the high of it all. I thought that last years festival could not have been topped, but I was wrong. It took off on Friday evening and it got higher and higher right through the weekend.
The quality of the singing was superb, the venue was ideal, Robbie O'Connell's lecture was so entertaining and so very poignant, the concert was excellent (the masterly and unforgettable contribution of 85 year old Robbie McMahon). The Walk was brilliant, the food was delicious, the singing sessions fabulous and the company was very, very good.
I can't wait for the next one, it will be held at the ever-excellent Teachers Club beginning Friday 23rd Sept until Sunday 25th Sept. Put it in your diary NOW.
Looking forward to seeing you all back there again in 2011 and hey, if you missed it this year, don't miss it next year, because it was, in the words of the legendry Micil Quinn "the best singing festival I was ever at". Now wasn't that high praise.

Fergus

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 08:40 AM

If Micil said it, it must be so!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,Malcolm Storey
Date: 28 Sep 10 - 09:50 PM

Just back from our first ever Frank Harte festival - other things always got in the way!

Absolutely brilliant, Fergus and Mical Ned said it all.

Well done by all involved.

Nothing will get in the way next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,George Henderson
Date: 29 Sep 10 - 04:01 AM

Fergus. It always seems that the current festival is better than the last one. That was how it was in Ennistymon. But in fact, becasue fo the excellent preparation by the entire committee it is always the best festival ever and next eyars will be better agian. Just you wait and see.

Thanks to you all.

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Diva
Date: 29 Sep 10 - 10:23 AM

Asolutely Malcolm! I think the beds are already booked. Many highlights. Robbie's talk was superb, I had only ever heard recordings so it was very special to see him in action. No wonder all those who knew him loved him so much! Was chuffed to get a song on Saturday afternoon (Friday night was time to listen) and to hear so many other singers too. The big concert was great there was so much talent. I thought I was going to have an asthma attack in the late singaround on hearing Iris Robinson for the first time.....should have a health warning! Think I managed to get through the Trees they do grow high without greeting at the end and loved Ellen's reply of Lady Mary Ann

The Sunday walk was very special and what most impressed me is that this is not just some dry bit of history, its still real (as it should be) and sung about with such passion. Amazing

Didnt want the Brazen head or the last singaround in the Teachers Club to end

Massive thanks to you all for your hard work

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 29 Sep 10 - 12:06 PM

Seeing these posts make it all worthwhile, roll on next year. Onwards and Upwards!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: thetwangman
Date: 29 Sep 10 - 03:26 PM

FHF 2010 was pure magic.

My ditty regarding Biffo's escapades is now on myspace.

http://www.myspace.com/thetwangman

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Fergie
Date: 29 Sep 10 - 08:13 PM

Twangman's song concerning Biffo is listed at the above link as Seven Drunken Mornings. It is well worth a listen. The lyrics are clever, erudite, well observed, on the nail and funny. While you are at his site have a listen to some of his other compositions. For satire of the highest, sidesplitting order listen to; 'The Drawers my Iris Wore', 'The New Croppy Boy', and 'The Bull O'Donoghue'. For sheer lighthearted pathos listen to 'The Bould Ronnie Drew'. Twangman is a rare talent.

Fergus

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Diva
Date: 30 Sep 10 - 02:55 AM

Thats the one "The drawer's my Iris wore" and the Seven Drunken mornings.....given the news today maybe you'll be adding another one. Obviously the way to bail out the banks is to have more FHF cos we then we can all come over and boost the economy?

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: corinne
Date: 01 Oct 10 - 10:14 AM

Yes Micil spoke for all of us on Sunday afternoon. I'm still on a high a week later. The FH weekend goes from strength to strength each year and so much is due to Jerry, Anne and all the organisers. I hate to think of the 2 years I had to miss; just hope to be there next year to add my personal boost to the Irish economy!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Diva
Date: 01 Oct 10 - 11:09 AM

I heard last night that the session in the Castle went on til 4am so really if Drumshanty and I had just stayed up and gone straight to airport we might not have missed the plane..................

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 01 Oct 10 - 04:33 PM

That's the way to do it Kathy!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,schlimmerkerl
Date: 02 Oct 10 - 05:13 PM

Speaking of Robbie McMahon, he sang a song Friday night regarding a Traveler in (i think) Australia. I'd appreciate the title, link to lyrics or anything to help identify it. Thanks very much

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 04:28 AM

George Henderson knows Robbie's repertoire intimately, if anyone can help he can!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,schlimmerkerl
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 11:06 AM

Do you have a link to George Henderson? Thanks very much.

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 11:46 AM

pm me and I'll give you Geoge's email address

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Diva
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 02:26 PM

It was well worth it to see the look on ma mammy's face when I turned up on Monday bearing a postcard!!   LOL   Have a plan for next year arrive later on the Friday and leave later on the Monday

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: GUEST,schlimmerkerl
Date: 03 Oct 10 - 06:20 PM

Liberty,

I'd be glad to send a Private Message-- if only i knew how. Thanks

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Fergie
Date: 08 Oct 10 - 11:27 AM

Hi schlimmerkerl

To send a PM you need to become a member of Mudcat. It is free and excellent and you will not get spam of any sort. To join is simple and quick, just go to the "membership" link at the top of the page.

Fergus

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 26 Oct 10 - 05:48 PM

Pics of this years event now up HERE - just go to the Gallery.

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Noreen
Date: 27 Oct 10 - 10:15 AM

Is it possible to put some names to faces on the pics in the Gallery please, LB?

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 27 Oct 10 - 10:16 AM

Thanks Joe!

-----That was one of the clones, actually - but we don't begrudge Joe the credit!-------

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Diva
Date: 27 Oct 10 - 10:51 AM

Smashing pics.....

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 28 Oct 10 - 12:12 PM

Well thank you clone so!

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: thetwangman
Date: 18 Nov 10 - 04:21 PM

jaysus fergus you would say mass. will you write the foreword for my songbook?

Subject: RE: 2010 Frank Harte Festival 24-26 September
From: Diva
Date: 19 Nov 10 - 08:18 AM

Songbook? When is it coming out? and how can we get a copy? BTW loved the song about the cheese