The lack of attendees at times at The Good Intent was down in some part to where it is, but it really wasn't helped by the map on the programme showing it as somewhere completely different (the junction of Union Street and King Street), so most ended up confused at the Granville Arms, whereas of course the Good Intent was tucked away in John Street in Troytown. The Landlady was mortified by what had happened and offered to move the noisy ones into the other bar, where apparently they normally drink, but there had been an altercation and they were trying to divert peoples attention apparently. On reflection I should have taken the Landlady's offer and stayed - we live and learn.

On the plus side, the playing and singing at times was awesome, and for me it was a privelege to be there. The session on Saturday night was a highlight for me - the shanties and other 'joiny in' songs were fabulous and of course the session though advertised as being from 20:45 to 23:00 ended up finishing after 0:30 on Sunday - then again my sessions always tend to end much much later than advertised - and sometimes only stop for a bit of sustenance. My heartfelt thanks to all who came, and apologies for pulling the plug on Sunday night - I will reflect and learn from that.
John Barden