Murphy's Lore is a Bournemouth/Dorset based 'Celtic' band, performing a mix of traditional Irish, English and Scots music plus a few tunes of our own, composed by our 'box' player Richard and arranged as we went along! 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 to sing along with. If you don't know the dances, our caller will teach you. If you don't know the songs, just tap your feet and clap your hands!
We will cover Dorset, Hampshire and South Wiltshire in general.
We're currently a 4 piece outfit inc caller, Noeleen.
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!
To hear us, 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.
To read about our most recent gigs and for a more interactive experience with us, see our Facebook page
The Ancient Technology Centre in Cranborne,18th June sees Murphy's Lore Trio return with Earth Kin Events for a Solstice celebration. Music, dance, story telling in a superb setting Ticketed event £23.50. Tickets here
Folk on the Quay 25th and 26th June on Poole Quay. Music and dance all weekend and all free too. We'll be there as Murphy's Lore for the Street Ceilidh,
Sunday 26th, 15.45-17.00
and then as Murphy's Lore Trio on the Landlubbers Stage from 18.30 - 19.15, songs and tunes from around Britain
Friday July 8th, Murphy's Lore Trio are performing at Broadstone's Tap and Grape. From approx 8pm. An evening of Shenanigans.
Murphy's Lore Trio are also appearing at Romsey's - Beggars Fair on Saturday July 9th at Bradbeers Courtyard, from 13.45-14.30.
We can now also be found at Murphy's Lore YouTube
Some live videos
Wedding Ceilidhs
Birthday Barn Dance
Burns Night Charity Ceilidh
Birthday Ceilidh Video