Packie Manus Byrne birthday alert

Subject: RE: Packie Manus Byrne birthday alert
From: Little Robyn
Date: 20 Feb 13 - 07:35 PM

Thank you Fiona.
It's good to hear that Packie is doing OK.
Robyn

Subject: RE: Packie Manus Byrne birthday alert
From: GUEST,Breezy Willow Kelly
Date: 21 Feb 13 - 12:38 PM

I spent a lovely few hours with Packie and other friends celebrating his birthday, tunes were played and songs were sung, Packie even sang himself, what a treat that was!
A few months ago while Fiona Heywood and myself were on a visit to Packie he told us that he had starred in a few films in his day, of course we all know about Black Jack but there were at least two others,
the titles he remembers are, Two of a kind and Don't saddle me with that please. Is there anyone with information about these films? On that visit he also told us about other books he had written and that were published, the titles are...
   (1)Highways and Byways.
   (2)Think Again.
   (3)Better late than never...and
   (4)On the Road.
It would be great to get any information about these titles and even better if copies could be located, i will keep my fingers crossed!
   For all of you who know and love Packie Manus be sure that he is being well looked after and he still has a twinkle in his eye!
Gentle wishes to you all.
Breezy.

Subject: RE: Packie Manus Byrne birthday alert
From: Betsy Morris
Date: 11 Mar 13 - 04:29 AM

Hi this is the Roger Green many years ago you came to the Penbroke folk club. And what a night we had. Now im in Norway soon to go to France, still singing and dancing. good luck for life its they for living so just live and let us enjoye it.
The betsey to the morris.
Roger green.

Subject: RE: Packie Manus Byrne birthday alert
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 11 Mar 13 - 09:03 AM

Not only was Packie in 'Black Jack' but Bob Pegg wrote some of the music for it.

Subject: RE: Packie Manus Byrne Ardara visit
From: GUEST,Paddy McEvoy
Date: 23 Jun 13 - 05:32 PM

Had the great pleasure of visiting Packie last week, Friday June 14th 2013.

I was accompanied by Martin Reed from Malvern and John Young from Bolsover. Hadn't seen Packie for a few years, though we stay in touch by phone. Delighted to find him in such good spirits. Heard about the fire but such banalities were soon swept aside as we delved into more interesting and sustaining matters.
To talk with Packie is to sip from the horn of plenty - an endless stream of distilled reflections and experiences. Pure joy.

Saol fada chugat Packie

Paddy McEvoy

Subject: RE: Packie Manus Byrne birthday alert
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 24 Jun 13 - 09:38 AM

Great to hear from you too, Paddy - will be thinking of you at the Herga's 50th birthday party this evening!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Packie Manus Byrne birthday alert
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 24 Jun 13 - 10:11 AM

Hi Paddy! Long time no see - just spoke to Packie on the phone, now snug back in his little hoosie. We'll be going up to visit him later this summer. He mentioned you on the phone, but it's great to actually "hear" your voice after so long a time. All the best, Bonnie xx

Subject: RE: Packie Manus Byrne birthday alert
From: The Grey Picker
Date: 20 Jul 13 - 03:38 AM

I took a photo of Packie with Paddy McEvoy (another Irish whistle-playing raconteur!) when we visted in June.

http://www.paddymcevoy.co.uk/#/packie-manus-byrne/4577718728


A wonderful visit, with Packie on good form and very appreciative of cake!

Subject: RE: Packie Manus Byrne birthday alert
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 22 Jul 13 - 09:53 AM

Lovely picture, GP - here's a shortcut to it.

Kitty

PS My then-not-yet and now-ex husband first met Paddy McEvoy in the Queen of Hearts pub in Queensbury, Middlesex, about 40 years ago, and both were ejected by the landlord when they discovered they were both whistle players and started playing....

Subject: RE: Packie Manus Byrne birthday alert
From: GUEST,Paddy McEvoy
Date: 25 Jul 13 - 03:11 PM

Hi Kitty and Bonnie

Good to be in touch.

Bob Rundle was delighted to hear that Herga has weathered the storms and made it to 50. He sends his congratulations and wishes to be remembered to.......................?

If you are in Holywood or environs do drop in Bonnie.... or Kitty!

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Slan

Paddy