I danced and taught Irish dancing for years in New York and Florida. The children (and adults) loved to learn the Ceilis What a wonderful way to spend an evening. Kathleen Barnard, TCRG
My Grandmother started the Gallowglass Ceili Band with Paddy McGarr, her brother. We grew up to their beautiful music. My Grandmother is resident in a nursing home and is starting to lose her memories but until lately she could tell you the name of every town she ever played and the person who booked them. I remember being extremely proud when as a boy somebody asked her for her photo and autograph when on holiday in England. She didn't like the attention at all.
Absolutely spot on their timing and tempo is beautiful. Most people take that for granted but it’s so hard to do considering how many people are playing different instruments. Also this rhythm is usually only achieved in a recording studio after many attempts but the Gallowglass band are here doing it on stage without a sweat. Brilliant to see.
from cork and boston Mike Dempsey's neices and nephews and grand neices and grand nephews love this song. thank you so much to the gallow glass ceili band.
Very interesting comment from Douglas Farmer. A great example for the English to follow. I have scant knowledge of the Welsh. But Cecil Sharp House in London would be an excellent starting-point.
I have heard the The Chieftains singing 'If I Had Maggie In The Woods' to the first tune. This is probably the only Irish dance I have ever danced (if you don't count a Pride of Erin Waltz). *****
The Video that this track comes from is available to purchase on line (Together for one last reunion) and sadly that is the only video you will get, The leader Pat McGarr passed away 4 years ago, his brother Jimmy McGarr on Bass passed away about two years ago, their sister Margaret Keogh on Fiddle is now in a nursing home. Hope this is of some help to you. Rgds
Today's Irish Ceilidh bands are unrecogniseable from the Gallowglass. The instrumentation and sound is very different because the lead is usually being played on a woodwind or violin. I agree that this sound is more in line with the sound of Scottish bands in the 70's. The arrangement was usually Lead accordion usually a musette button box. Second accordion, chords and harmonies. Violin, harmonies and duplicating lead accordion melody. Rhythm section of piano, bass and drums. TKS FOR UPLOAD
I take it your grandmother is Peggy. I can tell you I danced so many times to the Gallowglass Ceili Band when they used to play here in Aberdeenshire Scotland. They were one of the most popular bands to ever visit this area and would still fill a dance hall if they played here again. There was so much love and respect for this band and still is to this day. There music was wonderful.
I'm sorry I missed this comment back then. She was. We named our own daughter after her. She was an unbelievable role model and influence on me. Very sadly missed.
To clarify , the tune Maggie in the Woods is also know as "An Bhfaca Tu mo Sheamaisin" which is probably the original name of the tune, the english translation of this is " Did you see my Little Jimmy". Quiet obviously then just shortened to " My Little Jimmy"
Compare this ceili band to the kilfenora band of today, completly different styles and instuments. The music is played with little variations and ornamentation, todays bands feel like they have to ornament a tune fully to make it bearable and they also have a cluttered sound because of the large size of the band. Unfortunately this type of scottish influenced ceili band has vanished from ireland.
Such a shame this style of Ceili Band has gone . Paddy McGarr And the Gallowglass were top of their tree in former years. Always top accordionists in the line up . Fintan Stanley, Tony O Dowd , Brendan Breen , Richie Kelly and Jackie Coogan . The late Tony O Dowd my favourite . What a player he was and taken from us so young .
youre so right no venue was to small for them in the early 60s they were best around and the dance floor was always packed i.ve been to see a few of the new irish groups just not quite the same
louis was a founding member of this band ,and he was the first live musician to play on 2RM later changed to RTE. He lived in 7 springs . was jack your father ?
i love listening to this band does anyone know where i can get a copy of a tune called nas nas ri played by this band my dad had a copy of it years ago i would love to listen to it again
Has anyone got any 'bio' on these guys. They're so solemn yet so accomplished (remind me of Sir Jimmy Shand in that regard!) I believe the leader's now sadly passed away and the violinist is in a nursing home but someone somewhere must have some info on their history. I got one of their LP's (yeah, THAT dates me!) many moons ago and would be interested to know their background.
i have the written history of the band , from seven springs in louis McGarrs house to Jigginstown Where aunty Peggy and Emmett lived . The actual 3 members that founded the band . email me at smcg19161@gmail.com i will give you all the early history of the Gallowglass . what you see on the stage is only a fraction of what the family was about . the real history leaves for unexpected reading . I have it done now . My father was the main source . without him sitting at the fire in Jigginstown relaying it to me , i would never have found out . like his sister Peggy , he recalled dates names agents all the players in the band over the years . and the greed that set in . the world will read this in 2022 on the 75th year since it was founded in uncle louis house in seven springs.
@accordion1994 I'd know these as Mary in the Woods, Sword of Colmcille and Winding Road to Galway. On the slieve of this recording they are called: My Little Jimmy, Sword of Colmcille and All the Way to Galway.
@1234549084 Yeah great band before my time unfortunately. Their line up as a band seems to be typically more Scottish in my opinion than Irish with the piano accordion taking centre instrument rather than a button box.
when it was founded , there was two button boxes , and no piano box . the band was going for nearly 3yrs before paddy joined . my father was a founding member .
I danced and taught Irish dancing for years in New York and Florida. The children (and adults) loved to learn the Ceilis What a wonderful way to spend an evening. Kathleen Barnard, TCRG
My Grandmother started the Gallowglass Ceili Band with Paddy McGarr, her brother. We grew up to their beautiful music. My Grandmother is resident in a nursing home and is starting to lose her memories but until lately she could tell you the name of every town she ever played and the person who booked them. I remember being extremely proud when as a boy somebody asked her for her photo and autograph when on holiday in England. She didn't like the attention at all.
shanealan mcgrath She looks a lovely Gran x
shanealan mcgrath 22
My depression is disappearing 😮😮 thanks for the music. Dec 2023.
From. FW living in 3:49 Tramore. co Waterford Now,86yr. 9 months
What a band l remember them in 1960 great music they were top Celi Band great musicians..
Greatest ceili band ever great tempo ,timing and sound
Absolutely spot on their timing and tempo is beautiful. Most people take that for granted but it’s so hard to do considering how many people are playing different instruments.
Also this rhythm is usually only achieved in a recording studio after many attempts but the Gallowglass band are here doing it on stage without a sweat. Brilliant to see.
Lovely. Selection😅
What great memories this brings back of the late 1950's in Hammersmith, London. Thanks.
This is fantastic my mother died recently but I would play this to her in her nursing home every day and it brought back amazing memories to het
I love this Band! I 've started to listen to it in 1970 and it is still one of my favourite!
one of the greatest bands of all and im from TULLA
Thanks for sharing exciting music !!! I've subscribed.
I Remember when this band used to pack Halls all over North East Scotland!!! Thanks for posting Ian
I remember this great band playing in Broadford Hall in Skye
Always liked them went to see them in Brechin many times in the 70s
the drummer in this video is davy scott one of the best military drummers on the planet..he trained me when i was startin out!
from cork and boston Mike Dempsey's neices and nephews and grand neices and grand nephews love this song. thank you so much to the gallow glass ceili band.
cela me rappelle de très bons souvenirs à Galloway... thanks again Ireland
My time London 1956 great!
Takes me back to my school Ceilîs.
I have actually attended a dance at the Lonach hall in North East Aberdeenshire,to this original band In early 60s
Love the videos great to watch
Marvellous to listen to and to watch !!!!
Great dancing mrs Livingstone xx
My Mum and I really enjoy this music
davy scott on drums...thought me when i was startin off and what an inspiration he is!
HT byĺp
If u all don’t know the person playing the violin is my great granny and thanks for all the great comments on the family band
Mon the Celts.....no one do's it better !
Greeting from Cymru
Brilliant memories 👏
Very good 😂❤😂
Brilliant band
Very interesting comment from Douglas Farmer. A great example for the English to follow. I have scant knowledge of the Welsh. But Cecil Sharp House in London would be an excellent starting-point.
absolutely brilliant
I have heard the The Chieftains singing 'If I Had Maggie In The Woods' to the first tune. This is probably the only Irish dance I have ever danced (if you don't count a Pride of Erin Waltz). *****
The Video that this track comes from is available to purchase on line (Together for one last reunion) and sadly that is the only video you will get, The leader Pat McGarr passed away 4 years ago, his brother Jimmy McGarr on Bass passed away about two years ago, their sister Margaret Keogh on Fiddle is now in a nursing home. Hope this is of some help to you. Rgds
Today's Irish Ceilidh bands are unrecogniseable from the Gallowglass.
The instrumentation and sound is very different because the lead is usually being played on a woodwind or violin.
I agree that this sound is more in line with the sound of Scottish bands in the 70's.
The arrangement was usually Lead accordion usually a musette button box. Second accordion, chords and harmonies. Violin, harmonies and duplicating lead accordion melody. Rhythm section of piano, bass and drums.
TKS FOR UPLOAD
I take it your grandmother is Peggy. I can tell you I danced so many times to the Gallowglass Ceili Band when they used to play here in Aberdeenshire Scotland. They were one of the most popular bands to ever visit this area and would still fill a dance hall if they played here again. There was so much love and respect for this band and still is to this day. There music was wonderful.
I'm sorry I missed this comment back then. She was. We named our own daughter after her. She was an unbelievable role model and influence on me. Very sadly missed.
Absolute thanks ho for Ludvig 💕
Beautiful
Love it
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To clarify , the tune Maggie in the Woods is also know as "An Bhfaca Tu mo Sheamaisin" which is probably the original name of the tune, the english translation of this is " Did you see my Little Jimmy". Quiet obviously then just shortened to " My Little Jimmy"
Compare this ceili band to the kilfenora band of today, completly different styles and instuments. The music is played with little variations and ornamentation, todays bands feel like they have to ornament a tune fully to make it bearable and they also have a cluttered sound because of the large size of the band. Unfortunately this type of scottish influenced ceili band has vanished from ireland.
Such a shame this style of Ceili Band has gone . Paddy McGarr And the Gallowglass were top of their tree in former years. Always top accordionists in the line up . Fintan Stanley, Tony O Dowd , Brendan Breen , Richie Kelly and Jackie Coogan . The late Tony O Dowd my favourite . What a player he was and taken from us so young .
Awesome!!!!!!
Great music
O that is beautiful the sax gives a great body to the accordions..... where were the Gallowglass Ceili Band from
Jigginstown .
Awesome.🎹🥁🎻🎹🎼🎶🎶🎶💃🕺🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
youre so right no venue was to small for them in the early 60s they were best around and the dance floor was always packed i.ve been to see a few of the new irish groups just not quite the same
Very good Ceilidh band.
BRAVOOOOO!!!!
Lovely music
thomas campbell
thomas campbell
nice to someone else playing a continental chromatic accordion for british folk!
Great Stuff. The Tunes are:-
My Little Jimmy
Sword Colmcille
All the Way to Galway.
I think?
Thought #1 was "If I had Maggie in the Woods."
Wish I could do this dance !.........Just the kind of music for a good old Welsh
" Twmpath " dance ( see Pluck n Squeeze )
Back when no one bothered either tv.
Great.
Absolute reason the Irish are fit..
i have a entire old lp record album of this group 12 songs. think its on a fiesta label album, so kewel.
If you do not tap your feet to this music , you must be deaf !!!!!!!!
Peter Gill l
I agree with you.
What dance (moves) set / name is this called?
So attractive! what's the names of these tunes?
It's a snare drum and the snare's obviously in operation from the sound of it.
Just wondering does anyone remember luke McGarr also from Naas Co Kildare played the Celli music on the Radio, I, he would be my grandfather
Would it be Louis McGarr you mean ? He had a Ceili band many years ago. Paddy's sister Peggy played with him.
louis was a founding member of this band ,and he was the first live musician to play on 2RM later changed to RTE. He lived in 7 springs . was jack your father ?
Ceol,Dol Agus craic
I'am looking For A cd of the gallowglass ceili band
Apologies, I meant to say Mr DEREK Farmer.
Tappin baith feet.😁😁😁
i love listening to this band does anyone know where i can get a copy of a tune called nas nas ri played by this band my dad had a copy of it years ago i would love to listen to it again
get it on itunes.
Four beats ta Mrs Hughes got it lots before tho thanks Dad xxx
Gallow glass
Good,
Dynamite
Has anyone got any 'bio' on these guys. They're so solemn yet so accomplished (remind me of Sir Jimmy Shand in that regard!) I believe the leader's now sadly passed away and the violinist is in a nursing home but someone somewhere must have some info on their history. I got one of their LP's (yeah, THAT dates me!) many moons ago and would be interested to know their background.
i have the written history of the band , from seven springs in louis McGarrs house to Jigginstown Where aunty Peggy and Emmett lived . The actual 3 members that founded the band . email me at smcg19161@gmail.com i will give you all the early history of the Gallowglass . what you see on the stage is only a fraction of what the family was about . the real history leaves for unexpected reading . I have it done now . My father was the main source . without him sitting at the fire in Jigginstown relaying it to me , i would never have found out . like his sister Peggy , he recalled dates names agents all the players in the band over the years . and the greed that set in . the world will read this in 2022 on the 75th year since it was founded in uncle louis house in seven springs.
Jim Mc Garr on base died in prison.
p0m
@accordion1994 I'd know these as Mary in the Woods, Sword of Colmcille and Winding Road to Galway.
On the slieve of this recording they are called: My Little Jimmy, Sword of Colmcille and All the Way to Galway.
Ok 😮
well this is gonna be used for the parade!
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I have one of their LPs from 1974, is it the same line
up of musicians
no , paddy dunne drummed on the 1974 album as did the late tony o'dowed . Brenden Breen is in tony's place on the three row box .
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This is fantastic stuff. When was this video taken? Why on earth aren't there more bands like this. Lovely lovey tunes. I love it! Thanks for posting!
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The high called cap?
Gallowglass band
An Bhfaca Tu Mo Sheamaisin - at least that is what the first tune is
OOOOHHHH no! Not the "Walls of Limerick! ;-))
Not Dublin, Not Mullingar. They are from Naas Co Kildare.
Pat McGarr RIP
100%
@1234549084 Yeah great band before my time unfortunately. Their line up as a band seems to be typically more Scottish in my opinion than Irish with the piano accordion taking centre instrument rather than a button box.
when it was founded , there was two button boxes , and no piano box .
the band was going for nearly 3yrs before paddy joined . my father was a founding member .
Hi, you want some bio on the Gallowglass, I can help you with that, my dad and grandmother played in the band. Mail me.
you're a son of Sean . He is my first cousin .
Is Pat McGarr still with the band ?
Unfortunately, Paddy and his lovely wife Sheila died within days of each other in 2005. A legend of music and sadly missed by his family.
no he died in 2005 .
M
the dance looks more scottish than irish.