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This is a song I wrote about homelessness in Ireland. It is performed at a fundraiser for Cope Galway Homeless Resettlement team on Shop Street, Galway on 6th December 2017. We raised over 900 euros for Cope Galway and the great work that they do on the day. Thanks to all the Galway musicians/buskers who turn up every year for this annual event and especially this year where it rained so heavily – non stop in a Galway fashion. We had every instrument guitar, banjo, tin whistle, flute, pipes, bodhran, accordian, dancers and singers all for a great cause, well done everyone

I dedicate this song to my beautiful sister Gemma who died 7 days before Christmas 4 years ago, and to her wonderful daughter Orla and to all, family and her many many friends who loved Gemma so dearly. There is a tradition in Ireland that when a robin visits it is a sign that their relatives are still around and in the spiritual community. I had one such visit from a Robin in a time of difficulty, which inspired this song as did the annual Children’s carol service which Gemma started and is still held in Gemma’s name every year in Ballymore Eustace, county Kildare. Thanks to all who keep this wonderful carol singing tradition alive. Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam dilis, Contae chill mhantáin abú.

What a week !

My song Gaillimh Abú received 11000 views on YouTube in 7 days
I played at the Galway City street party to send the hurlers on their way to Croke Park. Gaillimh Abú song played live on Galway Bay FM and on various radio shows thoughout the weekend.

Played Gaillimh Abú song live on Kinvara FM as part of Crinniú na mbad and at Clarenbridge Market day.

The grand finale – The senior and minor Galway hurlers won both all Ireland finals and I played song live at homecoming in Pearse stadium, Galway.

Performing in Pearse Stadium at Homecoming of All Ireland winning Galway Hurling Team

Performing to Galway Fans Mainguard St, Galway, Sept 2017

Spent a couple of hours today recording my latest song, “Gaillimh Abú”, about the Galway Hurlers heading for Croke Park for the all Ireland final.    Watch this space!