Leitrim Singers Circle

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 23 Feb 14 - 01:07 PM

Leitrim Singers' Circle are due to meet on Sunday 2 March. The last meeting with Sean Mone attracted about 50 folk on a filthy evening, so we'd hope for a good turnout. However, we have to postpone this meeting - it will probably happen at 5pm on 16th March in Fordes Inn, Drumkeeran, the usual venue- more when we are sure of this but the 2 March meeting is definitely OFF

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 31 Jan 14 - 05:12 AM

Leitrim Singers next meeting is on March 2, but we work in alternate months with the Cavan singers, and their next meeting will be this coming Sunday February 2 upatairs in the Market House in Blacklion, Co Cavan at 5pm. NB -This is not a pub, and tea etc will be available, but bring your own drink if required. The Market House is almost the last building on the left before crossing the border bridge to Belcoo.
Special guest will be Rosie Stewart.

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 06 Jan 14 - 06:27 AM

On possibly the worst afternoon of this awful spell of gales & rain, the Leitrim Singers Circle would like to thank all the singers who made this meeting at Forde's in Drumkeeran such a success yesterday! Our guest, Sean Mone was at his best, and with singers from Derry, Donegal, Sligo and Boyle among other places, a lovely session of songs was had, with a few tunes from Breege Duffy, Helen Grehan and myself in the interval. Thanks to all who attended- next meeting will be on March 2 at 5pm. The Cavan Singers, who meet in alternate months to us will have their next session at 5pm on Sunday February 2 in the Market House, BLACKLION, the last building on the left before you cross the border bridge. NB- not a pub, so bring your own drink!

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 06:10 AM

Next meeting of the Leitrim Singers Circle will be at Forde's pub, Main Street in Drumkeeran, about 25km north of Carrick on Shannon. It'll be at 5pm on Sunday January 5th wit Sean Mone songwriter and singer from Keady, Co Armagh as guest (see him on Youtube) All singers/ reciters very welcome...

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,George Henderson
Date: 23 Dec 13 - 12:50 PM

Robbie's first Friday is on in Spancil Hill in 3rd. Hope to make it a round trip and get up but weather and family could get in the way.

Compliments of the season to all Leitrim folk.

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Dec 13 - 06:47 AM

OK- this man is a knockout- wish I was in Ireland- is that a song title?

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,Jackie Boyce
Date: 14 Dec 13 - 07:10 AM

Leitrim Singers Circle are to have their first session of the year at 5.00pm on Sunday 5th January in Fordes pub, Drumkeeran, Co Leitrim.
Our guest singer is to be singer/songwriter SEAN MONE (the one and only) So far there is a lot of interest, so anyone who wishes to come along (whether to sing, play an instrument, give us a story/rhyme or just to enjoy the evening) you are more than welcome!
A great way to wind down after Christmas and the New Year (and it's free) You can see 'Leitrim Singers Circle' on facebook for details.

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 13 Dec 13 - 03:40 PM

A reminder that on Sunday January 5, the Leitrim Singers Circle will be host to a singing session in Forde's pub, Main Street, DRUMKEERAN, co Leitrim. Special guest will be Sean Mone, one of Ireland;s best satirical singers. If you haven't neard the one about the pimple on David Trimble's bum, make a note of this major event in the history
of Co Leitrim....

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 19 Sep 13 - 05:34 AM

Singing sessions resumed at Forde's of Drumkeeran on September 1st, and the next one will be in the same place at 5pm on Sunday November 3rd. This one will feature one of Scotland's finest ballad singers, Heather Heywood from Ayrshire.
Singers will be aware that we run in alternate months with the Cavan Singers, also meet at 5pm on the first Sunday of alternate months in the Market House, near the border bridge in Blacklion village. This session was cancelled in August because of local events- to confirm the October 6 meeting, please call Carol Corrigan on 0792 791 3421....

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 19 Jul 13 - 05:40 AM

Singers in the Cavan/Leitrim area please note that there will be no bi- monthly meeting of the Cavan singers in Blacklion on August 4- next Leitrim Singers meeting will be in Fordes of Drumkeeran on Sunday September 1 at 5pm

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 02 Jul 13 - 12:37 PM

Highly successful song session at Forde's in Drumkeeran as part of the
John McKenna Festival a couple of weeks ago. A review of the festival will be in the next issue of Living Tradition magazine, out later in July.

Incorporating the first non-competitive 'singing match' held in Ireland for many years. Also the first 'Face to Face singing competition in Ireland, which resulted in a points win for Alan Woods of Mohill, Co Leitrim over Janet Weatherston of Edinburgh. The competition is based on the annual event held at the Birtley folk club in Durham every Christmas...

No meeting of the Leitrim Singers Circle on July 7- next one will be on September 1st at Fordes in Drumkeeran at 5pm.

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 02 May 13 - 01:06 PM

The singing match at Fordes in Drumkeeran is not a competition but an acknowledgment in the form of a small plaque for those folk who turn up to contribute to the planned evening of songs- it's
scheduled 3pm-5 but will probably go on quite a bit longer, as many excellent singers are expected, from Ireland (mainly) Scotland and England & maybe beyond...
All welcome to contribute of course

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Apr 13 - 05:19 AM

Thanks for that- we enjoyed the last one!

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 21 Apr 13 - 07:25 AM

Next meeting will be at Fordes Inn, main street in Drumkeeran at 5pm
on Sunday May 5th- all singers welcome. To be followed by our 'sister'
session at 5pm on June 2 in the Market House, Blacklion, Co. Cavan (almost the last building on the left before the border bridge).

Early information re the John McKenna festival in Drumkeeran's Community Centre and four pubs- June 6-9 2013 inclusive. This is mainly homage to the great local flute player, who recorded in the USA many years ago(look out for the forthcoming double CD of his work). There are MANY excellent local musicians, in particular on flute and fiddle. There will also be a singing session in Forde's at 3pm on Saturday June 8, hosted by myself and Jackie Boyce, who is organising a revival of the 'Singing Match' tradition after many years, there'll also be visiting singers, one being the grand Scots ballad singer Janet Weatherston of Edinburgh.
More later....

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: The Sandman
Date: 17 Feb 13 - 01:46 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 16 Feb 13 - 03:03 PM

Next meeting will be at 5pm on Sunday 3 March in Fordes pub, Drumkeeran- all welcome.

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Dec 12 - 01:38 PM

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 29 Dec 12 - 12:26 PM

The next meeting will be on Sunday January 6th at 5 pm at Forde's Inn in Drumkeeran, Co Leitrim, and our guest singer will be Mai Hernon of Gurteen, Co Sligo- all welcome to sing, recite or just listen. We work alternative months with a singing session in the Market House, Blacklion, Co Cavan- also at 5pm on the first Sunday of February, ie the 3rd. This is not a pub, so it's tea and cakes this time! For clarity, the following Drumkeeran session will be back in Forde's pub on March 3rd

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Sep 12 - 09:40 PM

i missed it, when's the next one on

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,George Henderson
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 11:35 AM

See you there Jackie.

Subject: RE: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,eoín o'buadhaigh
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 05:50 AM

for more information, google 'Leitrim Singers Circle' see Living Tradition.

Subject: Leitrim Singers Circle
From: GUEST,Jackie Boyce
Date: 31 Aug 12 - 05:47 AM

Leitrim Singers Circle is to have its first singing session on the 2nd September in Forde's Bar, Drumkeeran, Co Leitrim. (starts 5.00pm)
Our guest singer is Fionnuala Maxwell (all Ireland champion, recording artist and composer) We are expecting a large turn out of local singers and will be joined by Sligo, Boyle and Cavan Singing Circles.
Anyone wanting an enjoyable evening of song (and Jim Bainbridge will be playing waltzes on the box during the break)you are are all welcome.