Ceilidh
A barn dance or ceilidh is an event at which musicians provide live, mostly traditional music, with simple instructions given just before and during the actual dance by the 'Caller'.
The idea is partly to mix people up a bit (dancing with 'strangers'?), to get the blood circulating and for those present to enjoy themselves a lot!
If organisers, bride/groom join in from the very start (even if they themselves have never danced before), they will encourage many other extra dancers on to the floor. Also, encourage well-known 'ring-leaders' and 'characters' (the best man, maid of honour, the mad Irish uncle, etc) to join in as early as possible.
The earliest dances are the easiest while the caller is sussing everyone out. However this is also the time when people are at their most inhibited and they need to see others enjoying it and getting the dances 'wrong'. These early dances can set the atmosphere for the rest of the event.
Never, ever, worry about making mistakes during dances!! Just laugh it off, it's all part of the fun and your laughter will rub off on others. Any others watching will be keener to join in, if those already dancing look like they are having a good time. Above all else, enjoy yourselves and don't be afraid to let your hair down.
We aim to entertain not educate! Our motto is "Ceol agus Craic" which is Gaelic for "Music and Fun", which is exactly what a ceilidh is all about!
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11 Feb 2012
Parkstone. Private - Birthday Barn Dance.
10 Mar 2012
Broadstone. Early Paddy's night at The Royal British Legion.
16 Mar 2012
Kinson. Private - 18th Birthday Barn Dance
" Thank you guys for the dancing. Much fun was had - especially by Osker!...Fantastic night...We really enjoyed it - cheers!"
Emma and Matt, guests - wedding ceilidh
" A massive big thank you to Murphy's Lore from all the Happes, extended family and friends who were able to join us. We can highly recommend you for a very amusing evening!It was a wonderful night and we appreciate your efforts so much, thank you."
Ruth, birthday Barn Dance;
" Thanks for a brilliant, brilliant night at Jamie & Lorran's wedding reception, it was a blast. Fantastic musicianship and great calling from Julian, ache all over this morning though !!
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Richard (wedding guest), Wedding Ceilidh;
" Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. You went down a storm! I've never seen so many laughing, happy faces! We absolutely loved your music. ..."
Simon and Rachel, Wedding Ceilidh;
" Many thanks to Murphy's Lore who were amazing at our wedding reception and made it a great night. Many of guests still talk about it now..."
Lisa, Wedding Ceilidh;
" We just wanted to express our thanks to you for a wonderful evening with Murphys Lore. The way that it panned out was everything that we had hoped for and we now have some wonderful memories....Thanks again for a wonderful time."
Steve, Wedding Ceilidh;
" Thanks Murphy's Lore for helping to make our centenary party truly memorable.... Compliments to the band and Julian, first class! "
Pauline, Birthday Barn Dance;
" I just wanted to say how wonderful an evening you made the celebrations at Kate and Dave's wedding with a superb evening of music, dancing and vitality... everyone joined in whether young or old - dancer or non dancer. It was such joy, fun and lots of laughter "
Anita, Wedding Ceilidh
" A very quick email... to say thank you so much for your playing and entertainment on tuesday. I know that everyone who was brave enough to dance really enjoyed themselves - you did a fantastic job of getting people up on the floor! Also, thanks for keeping the children so entertained!! It was such a fun evening and we are very glad that we decided to book you!.
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Alison and Colin, Wedding Ceilidh
" Thank you for an amazing evening! x (Melanie). Thanks for a brilliant time. Absolutely tip top. Even my ma danced! Truly wonderful. Thanks.(Andy)
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Melanie and Andy, Wedding Ceilidh