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31 Jan 08 - 03:37 PM (#2249817) Subject: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,OLD - TIMER Any information ?Mckenna family ? Any got the album ? Blackleg Miner |
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31 Jan 08 - 03:54 PM (#2249840) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: MudGuard McKenna family: Barney McKenna from "The Dubliners" maybe? |
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31 Jan 08 - 03:54 PM (#2249841) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Winger I have the album "Live in O'Donoghue's". |
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31 Jan 08 - 04:03 PM (#2249850) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Winger No, Barney wasn't involved. Ted McKenna (vocals/mandolin) was the main man, with his younger brother on guitar. They also had a concertina player, if I remember correctly. |
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01 Feb 08 - 04:34 AM (#2250211) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,OLD TIMER Thanks Winger, youve got it ,thats him, nothing to do with Barney.I knew about the album.Do you know of a copy anywhere ?They also played at The Castle Inn Dame St regularly during those days.They had some wonderful seldom - heard songs. Do you know if he is still alive ? |
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01 Feb 08 - 12:20 PM (#2250535) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Winger Well, I haven't heard that he isn't alive. Perhaps a query posted on www.belfastfolk.co.uk might bring a response. That site covers a lot of the 60s era and sometimes attracts input about the Dublin scene of the same time. Apart from my own copy of "Live at O'Donoghues", I've never seen the album anywhere. |
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01 Feb 08 - 12:30 PM (#2250547) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: Geoff Wallis Winger, could you possibly post the details of the 'Live at O'Donoghue's ' LP on this thread (label name and catalogue number)? Thanks - it will help my ongoing discographical work - http://www.irishmusicreview.com . |
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01 Feb 08 - 12:37 PM (#2250556) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Winger I'll do that tomorrow, Geoff. |
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01 Feb 08 - 12:47 PM (#2250568) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: Folkiedave I used to go across to Dublin fairly regularly at that time and certainly remember them playing in the back room on Sunday afternoons. |
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01 Feb 08 - 04:47 PM (#2250835) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: MARINER The McKennas featured in a film shot in O'Donahue's in the early 60s.It was shown on RTE's "Come West Along The Road " a few weeks back.It was based on the song "The Night Before Larry Was Stretched" .Also featured were Ronnie Drew as Larry and the rest of The Dubliners as cast members.This was in the time Bobby Lynch was with them.Johnny Moynihan sang the song throughout the film .Not sure if it's available but it's worth checking out . Sorry for the slight thread creep |
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01 Feb 08 - 04:58 PM (#2250848) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Winger Sounds like "O'Donoghue's Opera". It was shout in the 60s but never finished due to lack of funds. I think it was only in the last decade that an effort was made to whip it into some kind of viewable form. I know that snippets of it have put on YouTube. |
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01 Feb 08 - 05:19 PM (#2250870) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: Folkiedave They were also on RTE's "Ballad Session" produced by Kevin Sheldon (memory could stand correction here - but I lived in Holyhead and we could get RTE). A bit like the Dublin people watching BBC!! |
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01 Feb 08 - 09:05 PM (#2251080) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: Fergie O'Donoghue's Opera is available here http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=356252404053826816&pr=goog-sl |
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02 Feb 08 - 12:13 AM (#2251198) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Winger Geoff, the album is "Live at O'Donoghues" (credited to The McKenna Brothers). It was on the Golden Guinea label (GSGL 0441) and was released in 1969. Fergie, "O'Donoghue's Opera" makes fascinating viewing, particularly the cast of "extras" in the film (Seamus Ennis, Andy Irvine, Brendan Byrne, etc.) |
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02 Feb 08 - 09:56 AM (#2251436) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,OLD - TIMER Thank you Winger &Fergie ,--all that info . is very helpful you too Folkiedavie |
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27 Oct 12 - 05:03 AM (#3426767) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Pavel Could someone please upload this album? It's absolutely impossible to find, and must be a treasure to hear! |
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28 Oct 12 - 02:45 AM (#3427175) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Liberty Boy (sans cookie) Just for the record, the line up in The McKenna Folk were: Ted McKenna on mandolin and vocals, Gordon McKenna on guitar and Pat Stokes, their brother in law on concertina. The last time I saw Ted and Gordon was at Pat's funeral a good few years ago. |
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28 Oct 12 - 04:47 AM (#3427184) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Erich I have an album called The Whistlebinkies & Ted McKenna. It's on the AMIGA Label (German Democratic Republic) and it seems to be from 1977. The tracks sung by TM are: Champion at keeping them rolling, Blackleg Miner and Rocky Road to Dublin. The other tracks are sung and played by the Whistlebinkies. |
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25 Nov 12 - 10:42 PM (#3442202) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Niall MacDonagh I have their album Live at O'Donoghues (I wrote the notes to the songs) and have had it converted to MP3 format. Ted recently showed up on a YouTube video at a tribute to filmmaker Peter Lennon singing Go Lassie Go. I had a hard time recognizing the singing voice but as soon as I heard him speak I knew it was him. I made the MP3s for old friends most of whom were in O'D's when it was recorded but if anyone wants then e-mail me at niallfromdublin@yahoo.com |
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26 Nov 12 - 04:01 AM (#3442264) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Peter Laban The LP has been sitting on Ebay for the past few weeks. FWIW. |
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26 Nov 12 - 07:15 AM (#3442330) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST McKenna LP on ebay |
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17 Mar 13 - 11:26 PM (#3491613) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Alan I worked with a Ted McKenna a number of years ago in Dublin before we were both made redundant when the company closed down in 2005. He was heavily involved with the union and represented the workers in the redundancy negotiations. I knew he was into his Irish music but only learnt afterwards of the true extent of his involvement. I am sure this is the same Ted McKenna mentioned here as it fits in with his age and what I heard about him. Sadly Ted died not long after the closure of the company. His wife had predeceased him a couple of years previously. He was a true gentleman and it was nice to find the song below to finally hear him sing. RIP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH__YIVzJBE |
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17 Mar 13 - 11:53 PM (#3491616) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Alan Ignore my post above about Ted dying. I just saw Niall's post about him singing in 2011 at the Peter Lennon tribute. It is indeed the Ted McKenna I worked with. I rang another former work colleague and we were both told by someone else that he had died. It is a bit of a shock to say the least to find out he is still alive. I would delete or edit my post above but it wont let me. Apologies for the misinformation. The video of him singing is below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwREX8076no |
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03 Jun 13 - 12:07 PM (#3522287) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: NiallMac I have reconnected with Ted (he was my best man) and Gordon after 40+ years and we will be getting together in O'Donoghues in September along with as many of the surviving denizens of O'Donoghues from those days as we can find. If anyone knows of any such people please pass along my e-mail, niallfromdublin@yahoo.com. Here is a link to Ted singing in O'Donoghues in 1968, an actual video. I was there but the camera did not find me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75t38K_tQ6w I also posted a few tracks from their album on youtube. I will reiterate that I will be happy to send MP3s of the entire album to anyone who asks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2jBPrYNMlo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG1ncldpV6k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH__YIVzJBE |
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03 Jun 13 - 02:23 PM (#3522332) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Liberty Boy (sans cookie) That sounds like a really nice event. Hope I can make it. Jerry O'Reilly |
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03 Jun 13 - 09:46 PM (#3522453) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: NiallMac Jerry, if you get back here, send an e-mail. niallfromdublin@yahoo.com. The event will not be publicized, it will just be a gathering of old friends. |
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04 Jun 13 - 01:33 PM (#3522684) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Liberty Boy (sans cookie) Willdo NiallMac! |
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11 Jul 14 - 07:36 AM (#3641165) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,ted mckenna himself Just to let everyone know I am still alive and kicking still having a drink and playing a few tunes regards to all my frends S |
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17 Jul 14 - 10:55 AM (#3642835) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Liberty Boy (sans cookie) Hi Ted, delighted to hear that "rumours of your death have been greatly exaggerated". Why don't you call in to O'Ds some Friday lunchtime? Jerry O'Reilly |
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10 Sep 14 - 05:05 PM (#3659125) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: Old Folker Ted McKenna changed my life forever. Mention of his name has lifted my heart. What wonderful song ,so well sung. Old Folker |
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07 Jun 15 - 12:11 PM (#3715064) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Liam Edwards Hi Ted, If you get this message please contact me edwardsl@eircom.net Tony Mac Mahon would like to get in touch. I have great memories of 1965 in O'Donoghues, the best of music, sean nos, ballads and even dancing on occasions. |
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26 Nov 15 - 07:55 PM (#3753831) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Colin Beresford I have happy memories of many evenings spent in 1969 sitting with my future wife in the back room at O'Donohues listening to the McKenna Folk. I have a 45 single of theirs on the Pye label with "High Germany" and "Bowling Green" on it. I thought they were great. Any one want an MP3 of this I will try and convert it. cberesford@xplornet.com |
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26 Nov 15 - 07:55 PM (#3753832) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Colin Beresford I have happy memories of many evenings spent in 1969 sitting with my future wife in the back room at O'Donohues listening to the McKenna Folk. I have a 45 single of theirs on the Pye label with "High Germany" and "Bowling Green" on it. I thought they were great. Any one want an MP3 of this I will try and convert it. cberesford@xplornet.com |
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16 Dec 16 - 09:34 AM (#3826862) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST,Roisin Mc Keon Hello, I am trying to get in contact with Ted McKenna on behalf of my dad, they were friends long ago. Thanks, Roisin |
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17 Dec 16 - 01:43 PM (#3827097) Subject: RE: Ted McKenna, Dublin, c. mid 1960 s From: GUEST Email address is roisinmckeon8@gmail.com |