Murphy's Lore is a Bournemouth/Dorset based 'Celtic' band, performing a mix of traditional Irish, English and Scots music. For ceilidhs, barn dances, pub gigs and general good craic. Perfect in many ways for weddings, parties, an anniversary or any excuse to have a Hooley. Have a look around and get a feel for what we do.
We perform tunes to dance to and songs as well. Noeleen our caller will guide you through the dances. Covering Dorset, Hampshire and South Wiltshire in general and are currently a 4 piece outfit inc caller.
For most Ceilidhs / Barn Dance we keep the dances mixed to allow dancers of all experience levels to enjoy themselves but can cater for more flavoured evenings such as Burns Night or St.Paddy's night.
Our aim is to 'entertain, not educate', it should be fun after all!
Importantly our line up is consistent. We do use a small pool of 'deps' but only when absolutely necessary and we never multiple book the band out on different gigs for the same date. If we can't do your date, we will recommend someone else, not act as an 'agent' or pass the work on pretending it's us.
To hear the ceilidh band, use the player to the right on this and other pages. Most clips are live, so what you hear is what you'll get! For other information about the band use the links at the top of this page,and check out the videos for what we see you enjoying.
We also have an offshoot called Murphys Lore Trio ideal for pub gigs, festivals or any reason to have some lively folk music for an event where dancing may not be your thing! 2023 was a great year for this version of the band, supporting Mad Dog McRae in Bridport and opening the Main Stage at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
To read about our most recent gigs and for a more interactive experience with us, see our facebook pages Murphy's Lore Ceilidh and Murphy's Lore Trio
Murphy's Lore Trio at Stuminster Newton Beerex, The Exchange on Sunday 1st June. 3-4.30 pm.
Wimborne Folk Festival Weekend, 6th-8th June
The Trio and Ceilidh band will be appearing here. Friday 6th- Allendale centre. The Trio will open the weekends concerts supporting Eleanor Dunsden and Gregor Black and top of the bill Eabhal. 7.30 pm. The Trio are also at The Green Man, Sunday 5-7 pm
Murphy's Lore Ceilidh will be performing for the Sunday Street Ceilidh 2-3.15 pm
Murphy's Lore Trio are back at The White Hart, Longham on Friday 13th June. 7- 9-pm. Hopefully in the garden!
Murphy's Lore Trio 21st June, will be opening the entertainment at The Lord Nelson for the return of Poole's 'Folk on the Quay'. 1-3pm.
Saturday June 28th Public Ceilidh at Pavillion Dance South West, (rear of the Pavillion overlooking the Gardens) in the Ocean Theatre. 7-10pm Tickets Adults - £17 All others £14Murphy's Lore Trio make their debut at New Forest Folk Festival on Thursday 3rd July at 6.15 pm
and on July 20th the Trio will be at Syd's Slaps, 12 The Grove, Southbourne 3- 5pm and in the evening Noeleen and Alex will be at Chaplin's (upstairs) as Murphy's Lore Too with a surprise guest on Cajon. From approx 9pm
Drop the Anchor Brewery Barn Dance Sunday 14th September -Public Ceilidh/ Barn Dance in a barn. Hosted by us and Drop the Anchor Brewery, East Close, Hinton. Christchurch (Off the A35)Tickets £5 from the brewery. Loads of parking at the rear. Dance starts 4pm, but the brewery wil be open for food and drnks from 1pm
We can now also be found at Murphy's Lore YouTube
Some live videos
Wedding Ceilidhs
Birthday Ceilidh Video
Public Ceilidh - Festival / Fundraisers