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Live in Mannion's of Balla

County Mayo in the West of Ireland

traditional music CD from Mannion's in Balla, County MayoA double CD recorded live in Mannion's Pub in Balla featuring a host of multi-talented musicians and singers from the area.

You can click on the samples below to give you an idea of the contents.

Disc 1

  1. Jersey Set (Reels). The road to Ballymac, Within a mile of Dublin, The Bunch of Green Rushes (MP3 Sample 320KB)
  2. Love Never Hurt (Michael Mulhern)
  3. Foxford Set (Jigs) Foxford Girls, Maid on the Green
  4. Never Grow Old (Mai Lyons)
  5. Eleanor Plunket
  6. Lawless (Mick Holster) (MP3 Sample 240KB)
  7. Salou Set (Jigs) Rose in the Heather, Humours of Ennistymon
  8. Bright Blue Rose (Marianne Knight)
  9. My Dear Companion (Karen Morley)
  10. Mrs Cullins & Teetotaler (Reels)
  11. Tonight The Bottle (Tom Lyons) (MP3 Sample 388KB)
  12. Wexford Set (Polkas) Roaring Maggie, Tripping to the Well, Coolea Polka, Mannions Fancy (MP3 Sample 200KB)
  13. Raglan Road (Sarah McCarthy)
  14. Skibbereen Set (Jigs) Lucey Campbells, The Far Field, The Bottle of Beer (MP3 Sample 160KB)

Disc 2

  1. True (Karen Morley)
  2. (Slides / Jigs) O'Keefes, Garrett Barry's, Ask Mary
  3. I Would Lie (Mick Holster)
  4. Smash the Windows
  5. 10 Pubs (Michael Keavney)
  6. Boulavogue
  7. Isle of Innishfree (Michael Mulhern)
  8. Full Throttle (Bodhráns & Bongo)
  9. Castlebar Set (Reels) Tommy Peoples, John Bradys
  10. Good Night Irene

Thanks

A huge debt of gratitude is owed to Chris & Patricia, our hosts over the last nine years of ól, feoil, ceol and great craic!

The almost countless line of musicians and singers who have graced these premises with their talents, cannot be remembered by name, but will never be forgotten. If we had to pick one, it would have to be the "maestro" Kevin Maloney. Kevin delighted audiences and players alike with his unique sense of melody, rhythm and his gentle personality. This album is dedicated to his memory.

Finally thanks to all the players and singers who are featured on this album and are listed here:

Kevin Boatman (Guitar)

Tom Lyons (Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar, Vocals)

Frank Duddy (Banjo)

Kevin Maloney (Fiddle)

Anthony Hennigan (Fiddle, Low Whistle)

Karen Morley (Guitar, Vocals)

James Mannion (Guitar)

Seamus Moran (Bodhrán)

Mick Holster (Guitar, Vocals)

Michael Mulhern (Guitar, Vocals)

Michael Keavney (Guitar, Vocals)

Kevin McCarthy (Bodhrán)

Marianne Knight (Accordeon, Flute, Vocals)

Sarah McCarthy (Vocals)

Mai Lyons (Vocals)

John McDonnell (Bongo)

Mary Lyons (Accordeon)

John Murphy (Banjo)

Danny Lyons (Guitar, Vocals)

Gerry Murphy (Flute)

Gerry Lyons (Guitar)

Jonathon Staunton (Bass, Lap Slide, Vocals)

Sarah Lyons (Fiddle)

 

How to Order

Copies of the CD can be purchased from Mannion's Pub or by post. Price euro20 each (including post + packaging)

Chris & Patricia Mannion
Mannion's Pub
Balla
County Mayo
Ireland

Tel: + 353 (0) 94 936 5093
Fax: + 353 (0) 94 936 5747