Murphy's Lore Trio
Happenstance is often a wonderful thing.
It just happens that Steve Faulkner is a friend and fellow folk musician. We get on well and sometimes we need a ‘dep’ fiddle player for Murphy’s Lore.
Alex and Noeleen have been Murphster’s for years, probably 20, and have been doing duo stuff for about 12. Adding the two to the one made a Trio and a chance to perform at Poole Hill Brewery in 2019 happened and became a regular 'thing'.
Noeleen plays guitar, whistle, and bodhran but is best known for her beautiful, clear and melodic vocal delivery,
whilst Alex provides a ‘minimal, unfussy’ style on guitar, tenor guitar, some backing vocals, occasionally the mandolin and a stomp to lend some ‘oomph’ when needed.
Steve has earned his reputation over the years as fiddler with 'Pronghorn',‘Cottage Industry’(ceilidh band), as a vocalist with Poole Bay Shantymen and until 2020 as fiddler and vocalist with The Polly Morris Band and is also known to play Bouzouki. He also is a lead memebr of local country act 'Route 66'. A very contrasting vocal style to Noeleen means we have broadened the range of material..
So here we are, still going. We unashamedly don’t do our own material, we’re not song writers. But we do love traditional folk music, whether tunes or songs. Wistful waltzes, rollicking reels, jaunty jigs, peppery Polkas and songs from the sea and land,some sad (as folk often is), some humourous.. Expect traditional stuff, with maybe a few surprises thrown in. Happenstance. Perfect!
We have a regular monthly booking at The Portsmouth Hoy on Poole Quay, see poster below for this years dates
Portsmouth Hoy, Poole Quay this years dates
18 Apr 2026
Private - Bournemouth- Masonic Social Function
19 Apr 2026
Private- Abbostbury- Wedding Ceilidh
24 Apr 2026
Murphy's Lore Trio April's return to Portsmouth Hoy, Poole Quay. 9pm
I was very lucky to attend your Ceilidh at the Allendale in Wimborne recently. I’ve attended quite a few, but this one was really special - both in the dance selection, music and the great caller..
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Kate, after the Poole Africa Link fundraiser,Feb 2026
We felt so pleased to be able to book you for our event! Guaranteed to please! Everyone had a brilliant time!
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Cindy, after a Burns celebration with 'Dorset Hash House Harriers', Jan 2026
Thank you so much for a brilliant afternoon/eve!! Xxx
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Mandy, after a joint Birthday celebration for herself and daughter Malaika, Jan 2026
Great night! Never disappointed when Murphy’s Lore bring the party vibes!❤️😘
Thanks Murphy's Lore Ceilidh for such a great night, everyone had the best time at our Dorset SUP Charity Christmas Party 2025 with Murphy's Lore Ceilidh Band
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Cindy and Matt, after Dorset SUP fundraiser for Colourworks, December 2025
It was a fabulous evening. Energetic playing, superb calling as always and so responsive to the abilities of the dancers. Everyone went home buzzing. Thanks again Murphy's Lore for such great entertainment and an all round wonderful time! You guys are such a pleasure to work with "
David, Fordingbridge Folk Ceildhs. November, 2025
Thank you for a great night everyone had a wonderful time you entertained all the generations 😁 "
Gillian, after Friends of St.Andrews (Salisbury)barn dance. October, 2025
We had a great time, tho our arms are a bit tired from dancing with our little man! Thank you to everyone for making him so welcome x x "
Mandy, after The Drop The Anchor barn dance, September 2025
It was an amazing night! You were absolutely brilliant 🤩 definitely recommend you to play as it got everyone up to dance the night away x "
Tracey after another joint birthday barn dance, August 2025
Thankyou we had an awesome time "
Lara after her and Mike's joint birthday, June 2025
Thank you Murphy's Lore Ceilidh for a fabulous evening celebrating Lucy’s 18th birthday. She loved the Ceilidh and had a brilliant time ❤️ You guys are amazing 🤩
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Jenny after Lucy's 18th Celebrations, June 2025
A fantastic night, thank you all!!!🥳🥳 "
Katherine after her Mum Helen's Birthday do ( we've done several for the same family) May,2025
Great night, great band, great people. Thank you for making it so much fun
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Steve, after a fundraiser for Elsie's Rose. May, 2025
Thank you all for such a fab evening last night, we absolutely loved it. It was so much fun, so inclusive and really infectious fun. You are all very talented and amazing at what you do.
We’d definitely love to go to one of your events again!
Enjoy the holidays,
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Catherine, after her birthday ceilidh, April 2025
It was a fabulous evening! Thank you so much for the wonderful joyful music. Noeleen’s excellent calling skills resulted in lots of people keen to get up and dance! It was such a fun night. Looking forward to doing it again!
It was such a great night and we were both touched that you remembered our wedding reception!
Thank you to all the band and especially managing us all in such a tight space. We hadn't anticipated so many dancers up on the floor! Look forward to seeing you again sometime 😀
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Jane and Anna, after St.Jame's PFA Ceilidh fundraiser evening barn dance for the school, March 2025
Thank you so much for a great evening. Thoroughly enjoyed a good fun night. Hope to see you at 'The Soldier' and of course Wimborne Folk Fest. You were amazing 👏 ❤️ xx
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Michelle, after her celebration, March 2025
"Thank you so much, what a fabulous evening! Well done everyone!!! ❤️ x Until next time!!!!!……. 🤗 "
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Friends of St
.Andrew's after a fundraising barn dance for the school,February 2025
What a great evening, we all enjoyed ourselves.. Big shout to everyone
Involved for putting on a lovely evening👏👏🤩
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Leon Devereux after Burns Night celidh in Woodgreen. January 2025