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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne-born 17 Feb 1917 From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 31 Mar 07 - 01:05 PM Neither, at the moment. They're hoping to sell it to television, and are recording a DVD. I don't think they're even finished filming yet, because I believe there's some more interviewing after Easter. In any case, I will be sure to let everyone know in a new thread - if someone doesn't beat me to it! |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne-born 17 Feb 1917 From: GUEST,Jim Martin Date: 31 Mar 07 - 07:40 AM Brendy- is that Channel 4 or BBC 4? |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne-born 17 Feb 1917 From: Little Robyn Date: 30 Mar 07 - 06:03 PM Sounds wonderful. I wish we could have been there. Robyn |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne-born 17 Feb 1917 From: GUEST,Brendy Date: 29 Mar 07 - 07:43 PM ... had the very good fortune to be with Packie Manus on the occasion of his 90th.... in Ardara, W. Donegal. RTÉ and English Channel 4 were in Peter Oliver's filming a documentary about him. A good oul' day..., and night B. |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne-born 17 Feb 1917 From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 29 Mar 07 - 07:53 AM Actually, for the record, his birthday is the 18th, not the 17th - but he's the last person to let the truth get in the way of a good story OR celebration! |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne-born 17 Feb 1917 From: Dave Sutherland Date: 29 Mar 07 - 03:34 AM sorry http://www.tigerfolk.com |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne-born 17 Feb 1917 From: Dave Sutherland Date: 29 Mar 07 - 03:31 AM Packie Byrne's 90th - An Unreliable Account by Sam Stephens is now available on |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne-born 17 Feb 1917 From: GUEST,DaveS at Work Date: 20 Mar 07 - 02:38 AM Sam Stephen's piece plus photographs will be published in "Tatters" April 2007 in the next few days. Check out www.tigerfolk.com during the week. |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne-born 17 Feb 1917 From: MBSLynne Date: 20 Mar 07 - 02:33 AM It would be nice to have something on the thread so all the posters can read it too Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Herga Kitty Date: 19 Mar 07 - 06:23 PM Yes, Nick, Sam Stephens has written a 3 page account, which I'll PM you. Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: nickp Date: 19 Mar 07 - 05:17 PM Did anyone who went care to fill us in on the celebrations? Nick |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Fergie Date: 16 Feb 07 - 10:05 PM Hi Packie Thanks for all the entertainment, fun, music and singing over the years. Hope to see you in Inishowen in March. We sang Happy Birthday for you at the Góilín Club in Dublin tonight. Slán Fergus Russell |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: GUEST,Jim Martin Date: 16 Feb 07 - 04:55 PM As Kevin Sheils has contributed here and Sidmouth has been mentioned a few times, can I also say thanks to him (Kevin) for some memorable gatherings there. |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Tattie Bogle Date: 16 Feb 07 - 04:22 PM I also remember the Beach Store in Sidmouth days, where Packie delighted all with his whistle playing and stories. That was when we found out that the festival had a lot more to it than the international dance teams (fine though they were!) Happy birthday, Packie. |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Mick Pearce (MCP) Date: 16 Feb 07 - 03:43 PM (And yes Bob it was Paedar Long). Mick |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Pete MacGregor Date: 16 Feb 07 - 02:20 PM Happy birthday Packie Many, many evenings and many memories from The Hat & Feather in Bath and Bradford on Avon Club. Best wishes to yourself and Bonnie Pete & Rosie |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: GUEST,Jerry O'Reilly Date: 16 Feb 07 - 02:11 PM Happy Birthday and best wishes from An Goilin. We'll sing a song or two tonight for you. |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: BillE Date: 16 Feb 07 - 10:52 AM Happy Birthday Packie, Many fond memories of your songs, tunes and stories at the Jolly Porter, Exeter, and later in York. We really enjoyed meeting you again in Ardara two years ago - thanks to Peter Oliver for his help in finding your house - and for a good session the following night. Wish we could be with you! With fond love, Bill & Fredda |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Alba Date: 16 Feb 07 - 09:29 AM Warmest of Wishes coming your way Packie on your 90th year. Happy Birth Day to you and we are Blessed by having YOU doing what YOU DO so well! Thank you. Love and Light, Judi |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 16 Feb 07 - 08:55 AM Last call for this birthday-greetings thread (in case anyone missed my SECOND message correcting the deadline). In about 12 hours from now I will print this out, as we are heading off to Donegal in the morning. Thanks everyone SO MUCH for your fantastic input! Packie will be thrilled. BTW The Grehan Sisters are going to be at his birthday bash (he doesn't know this, it's a surprise so shhhhhh). Thanks to Mudcat I managed to locate them. All three are living back in Ireland now, and sound well & happy. But that's another thread... Remember, 12 hours... starting... NOW |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: GUEST,Katie G Date: 15 Feb 07 - 07:16 PM Great idea Bonnie! Hi Packie, popping by with best wishes for your 90th on Saturday, hope you have a fabulous day. (you may remember me by sight if not by name, from Sidmouth days & Herga Folk Club. We had some laughs, you're a lovely person, great to know!). Lotsa love, Katie |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Bob TB Date: 15 Feb 07 - 07:06 PM Happy Birthday Packie! You've brought so much pleasure to so many people in your 90 years. Thank you. See you for the century party! I have so many memories of Packie from Herga, the National, Sidmouth and so on. Packie playing the the double-ended-no-hole whistle for the silent ceilidh at the Dove in Sidmouth. Or hiding behind the speakers at Bershire Midsummer Festival playing whistle into a hidden mic while the artist on stage (Pedda Long??) mimed on clarinet - totally confused the audience. Not forgetting the wonderful hospitality when passing though Ardara. We all have so many stories to tell of the master of storytelling... Best wishes, Packie Bob |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Herga Kitty Date: 15 Feb 07 - 04:56 PM Hi, Bonnie and Packie, I've just been talking to Mary O'Connor, who sends her best wishes to you both, and who treasures her vinyl Half Door and recollections of a Donegal Man. Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: greg stephens Date: 15 Feb 07 - 12:09 PM Happy Birthday, Packie. I have fond memories of recording you talking, playing the whistle, and singing, as we noisily cooked up sausages and had brekfast in my bedsit in Oxford, (in 1964ish I would guess). I still have the tape. You were singing the Charladies Ball with sausages sizzling in the background. Best wishes from Greg Stephens (Whose birthday is also February 17. But I'm not 90 yet!) |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Leadfingers Date: 15 Feb 07 - 06:52 AM If EVERYBODY wha had a Packie story posted them , this thread would be HUGE !!! 100 posts wouldnt be in it !! |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: GUEST,Ralphie Date: 14 Feb 07 - 06:00 PM A Plea to Bonnie. Make sure that many photos are taken!! I'm sure that friends near and far would love to see the Old Bugger!! And pass on my regards to Peter Oliver. Another memory of "Olivers Bar". My first evening in Ardara... 2 in the morning, and a bit of a bash going on. (as an Englishman on his first visit, I didn't really understand) I said to Peter "What about the police? Don't they mind?" The reply....."Well, no...Thats the two of them, sat over there, best get them another Guinness!" I'm looking forward to hearing more stories in the coming weeks. Have fun, and Happy Birthday, Old friend Ralphie (Oh and say Hi to the other Packie too!) |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: GUEST,pattyClink Date: 14 Feb 07 - 02:21 PM Sir, I only know you from your book, but I learned a lot from you. May your birthday be a bright reflection of the good wishes of so many people. |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Andy Jackson Date: 14 Feb 07 - 02:04 PM Oh lovely, Flash! Yes that is Packie now you mention it. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Flash Company Date: 14 Feb 07 - 11:04 AM Come on, 'cats, surely we can get this up to 90 posts before the day! Andy...So the web site is a tad old but full of interesting facts, if that isn't Packie, what is? Happy birthday, many more! FC |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Matthew Edwards Date: 14 Feb 07 - 10:42 AM I've got a fond memory of Packie the last time he was at the National Festival in Sutton Bonington; he started singing one song but stopped part of the way through as he had just remembered something important that he meant to tell us before he had begun, and then as he was telling this he was reminded of a story which he went on to narrate, and then much much later when he had finished the story he picked up the song exactly where he had left it! May there be many more songs and stories from such a wonderful man. Happy Birthday Packie! |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: VIN Date: 14 Feb 07 - 08:52 AM Brilliant, i remember seeing Packie Byrne (i'm sure it was at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester as guests of the Spinners? - not sure - but it was way back in the late 60's or early 70's. I thought his whistle playing was amazing, so much that i decided i wanted to learn it myself. I'm still learning! Best wishes to a true maestro |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: GUEST,Mike O'Leary-Johns Date: 14 Feb 07 - 04:49 AM Well Packie Manus..... Have a great time on your Birthday! I wish I could be there but circumstances rule it out.But we will see you in March before we go to Inishowen[Hopefully at Inishowen also] Perhaps you can spare some Scones and "Barry's" tea. All the very best from Pat and Mike. |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Leadfingers Date: 14 Feb 07 - 04:42 AM Too Many Memories over far to many years - Towersey , the Troubadour And far too may other Festivals and Clubs over the years . a VERY happy birthday Sir , and more of them ! |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Mick Tems Date: 14 Feb 07 - 03:34 AM Many happy returns of the day, Packie, and one to be treasured in your 90th year. As you are Llantrisant Folk Club's honorary president, feel very free to call in there on any Wednesday and we'll share a song and a ballad with you. You'll be most welcome! I think we were in the Cross Keys, Llantrisant when you and Bonnie brightened up our days. We've moved a number of times since then (the wonderful Ifor Arms where the beaming Ray Barker made us welcome with his considerable hospitality), the Brunel, The Bear and and the Cross Keys again) and we've been in the top room at the Windsor Hotel, Pontyclun, for seven years. Doesn't time fly? Wishing you all the best - as Miskin Man says, you are loved by so many. Mick Tems |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Andy Jackson Date: 13 Feb 07 - 09:02 PM I started to write a piece about how well I knew Packie. No, that's not what it's about. I just want to say that during a chat over breakfast in the Ham Marquee one year at Sidmouth, I was adamant that he should return to his homeland for his final years. He was under a lot of pressure to stay in England, but I knew in his heart he needed to be at home. Well done Packie, you are loved my so many. I'll come and heckle for you any time. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Ned Ludd Date: 13 Feb 07 - 05:31 PM Happy Birthday Packie...Thanks for the book, songs ,tunes and stories. Also thanks for teaching me that entertaining is the thing! Hi to you Bonnie also.Have a good 'do' as we say round here. |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: nutty Date: 13 Feb 07 - 04:00 PM Sadly ... I've never met Packie but hopefully there will be many years in which to rectify that omission. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PACKIE. |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: nickp Date: 13 Feb 07 - 03:37 PM Happy Birthday Packie. Have a great party With best wishes from Nick & Claire, once of Sidmouth and still of the Wine Bar Club at Towersey |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Little Robyn Date: 13 Feb 07 - 01:42 PM I first met Packie in 1972, in Cornwall and at Loughborough. When I was shut out of my accommodation in London he let me stay with him and took me around to Bill and Helen Leader's (where I bought about a dozen records). Then in 1990, we parked our campervan at his house in Ardara and had a wonderful night at Oliver's Bar. We also treasure our copy of Recollections of a Donegal Man. Thank you Packie. Have a great birthday. Love from Robyn, Mitch and Katrina in New Zealand. |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: The Borchester Echo Date: 13 Feb 07 - 01:02 PM I have hesitated to add to this thread as I haven't seen Packie (or Bonnie) for at least 30 years when I interviewed him. I saw no point in adding to the 'he wouldn't remember me' list because I scarcely think he would. He was, however, one of the factors that brought me back into music in a roundabout way, because I found and read Recollections Of A Donegal Man while exiled in Newcastle working on a doomed series which was never transmitted and got most of us involved fired. The other main factor was meeting Nancy Kerr and Eliza Carthy in the same library where I found the book, but I digress. Recollections contains tall tales of his time as outdoor clerk at the law firm Rhiannon mentions, some of which he had recounted to me in our conversation two decades earlier. I wish Packie a wonderful day. Bonnie: Make sure he has one! |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Zany Mouse Date: 13 Feb 07 - 11:45 AM Some years ago I worked for a Westminster firm of solicitors. When I had my interview I was asked what my hobbies were. I listed them, including folk music, of course, and one of the partners immediately asked if I knew Packie. He had been their achivist some years before and his legend lived on long after he left the firm. So: happy birthday, Packie from Rhiannon (and Ziggy R too!) |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Howard Jones Date: 13 Feb 07 - 08:59 AM I'd like to join in wishing Packie the very best. I haven't seen him for years, but he and Bonnie were frequent vistors to Chelmsford Folk Club when I was living down there, and I have fond memories of both his playing and amazing sense of humour. Happy birthday Packie! Howard Jones |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: GUEST,Ralphie Date: 13 Feb 07 - 08:40 AM Just an afterthought. Whatever happened to the "Sidmouth Tie"?? Will it ever arise again? R |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: MBSLynne Date: 13 Feb 07 - 08:31 AM Like Cllr, I remember Packie as a judge of Sidmouth Singer of the Year competition when I entered. His comment to me: "You aren't really a folk singer are you? Stick to what you do best, which is entertaining people and making them laugh" I always took that as a compliment, though some of my friends saw it in a different light....:-) Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Fiolar Date: 13 Feb 07 - 08:10 AM Bonnie - wish Pakie a great day from me. Still remember the time both of you visited Ipswich. |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: GUEST,The black belt caterpillar wrestler Date: 13 Feb 07 - 07:47 AM And I remember Packie with three wistles connected by rubber tubing. Two of them were set up with tape as drones and he played the other one. Best wishes Packie, from one of the many who listened, but never got to know you other than the occasional word in passing. Robin Madge |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: GUEST,Helen Akitt Date: 13 Feb 07 - 07:40 AM I always carry great memories of Packie, who did a number of bookings for us at Capital folk Club - the playing two whistles simultaneously trick sticks in my mind. All the best for your 90th Helen |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 13 Feb 07 - 06:19 AM Ah, that explains a LOT, Ralphie ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: GUEST,Ralphie Date: 13 Feb 07 - 06:18 AM Just another weird thought. You share the same birthday as my mother, and, the same year!! You could have been my Dad.....(Nooooo!) Ralphie |
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Subject: RE: Happy Birthday Packie Byrne From: redsnapper Date: 13 Feb 07 - 05:56 AM I remember Packie with Bonnie too from folk club days and also a delightful night's company spent playing music with the grand man in Oliver's pub in Ardara about 20+ years ago! Happy birthday Packie! RS |
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