We had a lovely seisuin ceol in The Farnham Arms last night, the place was jammed, you simply could not move!. We met some lovely young musicians who played along with us and some great local singers, Jim from Cootehill, and Cathal from Butlers Bridge and Mary from just outside Cavan Town. We were treated to a fine rendition of Grace from Jim, Cathal gave us a powerful version of Raglan Road, and Mary and myself did a duet of Danny Boy. Brian, Eoghan and myself played non stop all evening, and we were joined by our own Lovely Lucy a little later on.
There is an atmosphere and excitement about this Fleadh that is second to none, people in great form everywhere, and everyone greeting old friends, making new friends and sharing the music.
Tonight we are playing in the Seven Horse Shoes in Belturbet. Francis says we will not run short of tea and sandwiches, and of course, a few jars for the musicians. He is a generous and thoughtful manager, and says there will be a welcome for all musicians, singers and those that come to listen and chat.
Tomorrow, I’m going to hear Sean O Se on the GigRig, I have a great fondness for Sean, he is a great character. We wont stay late in Cavan Town tomorrow night though, we will probably head back to Belturbet and have a few tunes here. Anyway, Independent TV were in touch this morning to arrange an interview and performance with me on Saturday morning, so too late a night would not be advisable.
This fleadh is just so much craic, its something that cant be properly described, it simply has to be experienced.
Now, I have to go and get this mornings papers, if they have any left, I am told we are in it.
