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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.
Available as 5 piece with a separate caller or, as a 4 piece with Noeleen calling. Either way it will be a great night with charismatic calling and mellifluous music and you will have been 'Murphed'.
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
News and upcoming events
8th April 2021. hopefully things are looking up. We have some new dates for 2021 and 2022 . All being well life will be getting back to something like it was soon and we can get back to entertaining people again. A few dates will be heavily dependant on the government roadmap working out ok
New dates for public gigs are - Sunday July 4th at Poole Hill Brewery, Bournemouth. Murphy's Lore trio will performing an afternoon set of traditional songs and tunes.
The Trio will also be performing at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival,which runs from August 19th - 22nd, our exact slot to be confirmed. And also at Milford on Sea Folk Club on Thursday, 14th October.
Stay safe everyone.
We've been adding some material to our Facebook page during lockdown. Some live videos from the home of Alex and Noeleen with a few songs we perform.
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
Ceol agus craic!
4 Jul 2021
Poole Hill Brewery, Poole Hill, BournemouthA welcome return to this excellent brewery and taproom, home of Southbourne Ales and Tingay Ales We'll be performing from 3-6 pm traditional songs and tunes with ooomph !
10 Jul 2021
The Dolphinpostponed due to new 4 week covid rules. new date to be confirmed
17 Jul 2021
Dorchester. Private - Wedding Ceilidh
"We all had a great night, many thanks for making it such good fun!
Heather, after her Birthday ceilidh. Feb,2020
"Thank you so much, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening which was made by you guys!
Katherine, after her brother's Birthday ceilidh.November,2019
"Brilliant evening, again!
Shelagh, after Milford on Sea Community Autumn ceilidh.October,2019
"Thank you for such a wonderful evening last Saturday, everyone had a fabulous time dancing, some who have NEVER danced with their partners before so that was a great achievement. We loved the atmosphere, the music and especially the dancing, everyone should experience a ceilidh it’s magical, a great way to celebrate 25 years of marriage with family and friends.
Linda and Lester after their anniversary ceilidh.September,2019
" You were all incredible. I think it is the best Ceilidh we have done, so thank you.
Louise after the Pavillion Dance South West ceilidh. August,2019
"Just want to say a massive thank you to you all for your amazing set at our wedding! It really made the night perfect and everyone loved it! We will definitely be using you again for other family events!!! Love from the new Mr & Mrs Trent
Leanne and Chris after their wedding ceilidh.June,2019
"Fabulous evening, as always. Murphy's Lore you are a joy. Thank you. xx
Jan after the annual St.Anthonys Social.May,2019
"just wanted to say a big thank you for Saturday night, everyone really enjoyed, you were excellent!
Julie, Landlady - The Dolphin Inn, Gillingham after their re-opening night.April, 2019
"Another great evening at Milford with Murphy's Lore - thank you!!
Sue, Milford Community Centre St.Patricks Ceilidh.March, 2019
"Great evening!! haha! was lots of fun!
Thanks so much for a brilliant night guys, you were fantastic!
Helena and Emma, after Emma's birthday do.Feb, 2019
"I can highly recommend this band. Beautiful singing from Noeleen, great music from the band and Julian calling the dances was absolutely brilliant. We all had a fantastic time. Thank you Murphy's Lore!
Jenny, after her birthday do.Jan, 2019
"Brilliant night, Thank You. Could take me a while to recover !
Gail, after Leannes's birthday ceilidh. Dec 2018