Hi there Martin ,yes things are fine here, hope they are the same with you. I spent the month of March in the U.S.where I realised another ambition by going to see Gordon Bok at Wood's Hole.It was a marvelous night. Sorry to hear that there is no Cobh Festival this year, what a let down, I will have to re-schedule and see what else is on around the country.
Mayomick ,the name Shelmalier comes from a tribe that lived in the area way back in the mists of time.I have the old Gaelic original name stashed somewhere, will attempt to find it today and pass it on.
                   Jack .