Songs of Ireland w Pat Shortt. ๐ฎ๐ช๐ถ
@stocktonswing1
Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health TCD. ๐๐ถ Creative Arts in wellbeing ๐ถ๐
Letโs turn twitter into a beautiful positive place by sending Leslie Dowdall good vibes after a terrible car accident. She is ok and will make a recovery but it will be tough. My buddy needs your good vibes.
Victoria Derbyshire: โIs it possible to estimate the yearly extra cost to your business because of Brexit?โ
This chemical manufacturer: โยฃ155,000 per yearโ
#Newsnight
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From early childhood we learn that music heals. It brings us together in times of grief. Thank you all for your kind words. To all
@RTELateLateShow
and my beautiful friends who literally played their hearts out last night. Buรญochas ๐ถ๐๐ถ
Iโm out on my Christmas party. Itโs a mighty night. Just me. Iโve told myself I love myself. Iโve had a great year together and I think Iโll go home now before I embarrass myself in front of myself. Happy Christmas
Oh my jaysus The Shinners have their feet under the table. Might be time to consider life on another planet cause this crowd only have their own interest at heart. Scary stuff Ahead
#GeneralElection2020
I thought long about this post. Yesterday we launched a song inspired by my mums journey with Dementia. Last night my beautiful mum Mary reached her ocean. It was a day of mixed emotions please support
@alzheimersocirl
@FMNchoir
#ariverrollson
go set your sail beautiful lady. ๐
So sad to hear that Paddy Moloney has left us. What a wonderful man.A great ambassador for our music, boundless energy, always inclusive, never saw a barrier around a tune.First class. A gorgeous man.I am so glad I met him along the way. Fond memories. ๐๐ถMay he rest in peace.
My buddy Liam Reilly has passed on.He was a master, one of our greatest writers. He was funny and extremely intelligent. Condolences to family and friends. My thoughts with the
#bagatelle
crew. Exceptional band. We played many of these gigs in recent years. Sad.
@TheSCSessions
Beautiful Kathleen
@RTELateLateShow
she once heard
@stocktonswing1
at a gig and asked Gay to have us on the show. He did, introduced us as Kathleenโs favourite band. That meant so much to us as a young band. Thank you,what a beautiful lady. As lovely as ever. โค๏ธ
#latelate
So begins one of the most exciting weeks of my life in music. The release of my first single.Thurs 14th. How many more sleeps. ๐The world has changed since the
@stocktonswing1
release days but Iโm finding my way through the online mire. ya know what !๐Iโm still excited. ๐
Just back from the most incredible tribute to
#Gaybo
on
@RTELateLateShow
what a brilliant, emotional and fitting tribute to the man. Proud to be part of this and thoughts are with Kathleen Suzy and Crona. So lovely to meet everyone and play music for uncle Gay. Thank you.
I have my first gig. Just confirmed. August 14th. My first solo gig with a new single and a totally new live stream experience. Very exciting. Busy few weeks ahead planning the show.
#livestreaming
#livemusic
#irishmusic
One of my favourite friends in music. A life lived and oceans of goodness left for us to remember. All the best Shay. We will continue the hustle and always smile in your memory. Wonderful genius. โค๏ธ
@Pat_Shortt
@mickeypinhead
@FloMcsweeney
And then this happened
@tcddublin
earlier today. Thank you
@GBHI_Fellows
itโs now official. And thanks to all at Trinity for such a beautiful presentation ceremony. I shall treasure the moment.
Farewell Twitter. heading off for a break. To all you wonderful people thanks for the company. Just canโt do this anymore. Itโs all to mouldy up here.
I once asked my father in law Stan how many people worked in Guinness when he was there. โAbout half of themโ he replied. We all miss Stan, especially today.
Horslips are the reason I play. A HUGE fan.I still have my scrapbook which they signed again in 2019. I got to meet Johnny many times and his death is a deeply sad occasion for many. My condolences to his lovely family especially Ray & all the band.Johnny Fean RIP๐a gentleman.
All set for
@RTELateLateShow
rehearsals sorted and Iโm here with my hero and gorgeous man Barry Devln
@THorslips
heโs going to actually play with me tonight. โค๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ
Very proud of my brother Kieran
@RTECeiliHouse
as he receives Hall of-fame later this evening in the Home county. Delighted for him , Pat , Conor and Niamh. Happy days. ๐Ennis Native To Receive Hall Of Fame Award via
@ClareFM
while the country is going wonderfully crazy about gold medals. I just sold out at a gig here
@moattheatre
Iโm standing to attention singing the anthem to myself. We are all Olympians. Even those of us who write and play music.
Iโm disgusted by the on line treatment of Philomena Begley
@rteLateLate
she is London Irish queen and was the perfect choice to celebrate with Shane. She along with Shane deserve our respect. Both have entertained generations.
This was taken 40 years ago in The Burren Co. Clare after early chart success of Beautiful Affair. Exciting times for a very young โฆ
@stocktonswing1
โฉ thanks to a very young โฆ
@RTE2fm
โฉ who played the song morning noon and night.
#happydays
#irishmusic
We are back in the charts. best selling Cd. set to take Dublin by storm tonight.
Beautiful Affair โ A Retrospective, the new greatest hits from folk group Stocktonโs Wing is the best-selling album of the week on CD, and debuts at Number 10.
@TempleBarTrad
@stocktonswing1
I have a new song coming out soon. Followed by a new album in august. My first album in 20 years. A frying pan got in the way and delayed me a bit. Then I went back to school. BUT Thanks to studio maestros
@ALDOCMUSIC
and
@GavinGlassMusic
#songsfromaboxroom
will be here soon.
I recorded Ronnie Drew reciting this Brendan Kennelly poem one Sunday morning in a studio in a Dublin. We had a mic outside the window recording the city sounds at dawn. Beautiful whistle from
@conorbyrne72
Clearing a Space for Brendan. ๐ via
@YouTube
Tomorrow I remember Ronnie 14 years on and it would have been my dads birthday as well. Two great guys who were good pals themselves and they looked after me very well. Not a day goes by without them. ๐๐ถ๐ We Had It All via
@YouTube
This also happened yesterday
Incredible man. May you rest in peace ๐
Chuck Feeney left the world โbetter than he found itโ, mourners at his funeral ceremony told
2 gigs just cancelled due to uncertainty. I did not think we would be falling down this hole again. Utterly devastating. For everyone.We now have a confidence issue. trust in gigs will wane further. Thanks to
@MichealMartinTD
and everyone else involved.
How cool is this. Iโm so proud and privileged to work with my incredible new friends, class of 22/23 and all who will guide us on our path
@GBHI_Fellows
bring it on.
Powerful doc
#awomansheart
you expect the norm music show but this is far from the norm. Such honesty and great depth. Thank you
@rtetv
@eleanormcevoy
@momaura
Mary Frances Dolores some social history reminder.
#respect
. Great vision, thank you. โค๏ธ
Full marks to our Taoiseach. When we needed leadership he finally provided but at the most crucial time. Full marks. And full marks to this caretaker government and our carers right across the board. We live in strange times. We shall overcome. ๐trolls please leave it be. ๐
Itโs finally here. So delira and proud at this moment, my first solo release. Go forth and download or stream at these links. Sharing is caring. ๐ you can listen as well.
Morning
@NadineORegan
could you please dedicate a song to my amazing and gorgeous wife Donna Barnes. We are 28 years married today and still holding hands. ๐ Tanx. She may very well issue proceedings after this tweet. ๐คฃ
So here is my new life, incredible new friends, new avenues to walk down and new experiences to write about in song and story. Iโm so excited. ๐ถ๐๐ถwatch this space.
Iโm back writing, recording, releasing songs to a different music world. ON behalf of all indie artists who struggle for airplay exposure thanks to all radio who play our songs. We put lots of time and effort in. We believe in our music. ๐ We are relevant ๐ชThank you ๐ถ๐๐ถ
Mum died a year ago today. We released this a few hours earlier Itโs her song. My life has changed utterly since that day.Working with everyone on this project is a gift that keeps on giving. To mum ๐๐ถ๐
@aldoc
@FMNchoir
Sandy
@LambeLisa
@unahealydesign
So sad to hear about the death of Pete St John. One of our greatest songwriters. He helped so many writers throughout his career. He was constant support to my role at the helm of IMRO all those years ago. A great guy. Such a lovely man. May he rest in peace.
Farewell Shane Thank you for your wonderful songs, your beautiful mind, an incredible perspective on life and immeasurable influence on Irish culture. Rest in peace ๐๐ถ๐
#ShaneMacGowan
Rest in peace Arty McGlynn. Wonderful Man. Thanks for the music and the great memories. Blessed to have met many times along the road. Sad day. Hereโs a bit of lively music from . Nollaig Casey, Arty McGlynn, Jimmy Higgins - Jigs via
@YouTube
My dad (far left ) worked in dancehalls every weekend. These were his amazing friends & fellow bouncers๐๐ช. Some tough men in there. Dad couldnโt bounce a ball but he could talk Mike Tyson into taking up knitting in a matter of minutes. He had the gift.
#peaceandlove
.
Christy and Fitzy together again in spirit. Two great pals. Another sad day for our music. Farewell Christy. Thanks for all the great music and so many great memories ๐๐ถ๐Aslan - Alone Again by Gilbert O'Sullivan (COVER) via
@YouTube
Sad to hear about Sean Keane
#chieftain
heโs gone to Maire.Two of lifeโs beautiful people. So blessed to have known them both & enjoyed many great moments down through the years. Very sad news. My condolences to Deirdre, Paraic and Darach. May he rest in peace ๐beautiful man
โฆ
@Lillylatelee
โฉ Dun Laoghaire was very emotional just now as hundreds walked into the light. Thereโs a beautiful nature in people. โค๏ธ
#darknessintolight
Just been reminded of this event over 30 years ago. One of my greatest memories. On stage with Sammy Davis in Landsdowne Road. Dem were the days. Seems like yesterday.
#ultimateevent
.
This week will be my mums first anniversary. This song was released the day she died. Weird but wonderful ๐ A River Rolls On Mike Hanrahan with The Forgetmenots Choir Lisa Lambe ,... via
@YouTube
In
@DublinCastle
to hear Horslips celebrate 50 years of The Tรกin
@THorslips
with Barry and Jim. These guys shaped my music. Memories of so many gigs I still have the scrapbook ๐ถ๐๐ถ
Over the past two years I wrote the songs, I recorded them, I even taught myself how to create this video, I self promote,I am happy and I donโt want to take over the world BUT I truly despair at not knowing how to get airplay. Lately I ask myself why bother.But I do. And I will.
Do ya not think itโs time to puck off with
#PuckFair
hanging a goat out for four days in a cage in the square in this heat. In any heat. Lads get a grip.
#freethegoat
Farewell Vince Power. Thank you from all
@stocktonswing1
for so many great gigs and wonderful times back in the early days of
#TheMeanFiddler
when gigs were gigs.Wonderful man. ๐๐ถ๐
Two years ago I lost an entire nationwide book tour and it was sad๐ฅฒ But ๐คฃ
@WdFoodFestival
will honour one of the dates at the yacht club in
@VisitDungarvan
Fri June 10th.delighted to finally talk food,music & friendship. Thanks to everyone at the festival. couple of tkts left.
My great pal and brother in arms Maurice Lennon needs some good vibes as he recovers from an op. Heโs on the road to recovery. Letโs spread the love.
I think my Facebook days are numbered. They just stopped and blocked a live video of me singing my own song which I own 100%. The world of FB is gone mad and Iโm off. DONT LOOK UP Indeed โ
Congrats. To my brother Kieran โฆ
@RTECeiliHouse
โฉ well done. We are all very proud of you. Minister Madigan Appoints New Chair of Culture Ireland Expert Advisory Committee | Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Today is the beginning of a new and hopefully, incredible chapter in my life. It will be challenging and rewarding. โEXCITEDโ has me awake all night.
#next
#bringiton
details later ๐
My dear old friend Luka Bloom finishing the night here
@glorennis
my first ever solo gig was support to a young Luka. A few years ago. Had the pleasure of doing that again tonight. Gorgeous.
#gigforthehomeless