Ceilidh
Dancing Feet picture courtesy of Ben Stoney Photography
A barn dance or ceilidh is an event at which musicians perform live, mostly traditional music, with a caller giving clear, simple instructions just before and during the actual dance.
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 those watching need to see others enjoying it. These early dances can set the atmosphere for the rest of the event.
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Even with the best callers, not everyone gets it right first time. However, don't worry about making mistakes during dances!! Just laugh it off and keep going, 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!
Video clip from our 'Help for Heroes' Ceilidh in Netherhampton. 2010
1 Dec 2023
Salisbury - Church Christmas social- Private.
2 Dec 2023
Murphy's Lore Trio Returning to Steam Town Brewery, Eastleigh - A Saturday again for some folky tunes and songs. Come on down for some Craic - not just Irish but lots of great tunes and songs.
9 Dec 2023
Murphy's Lore Trio The Westbourne, Bournemouth 8.30 start.
"A and L were telling me how it was one of the best nights ever, as they fell asleep! ... Thank you ! What a wonderful evening, MUCH appreciated by everyone !
Helen and Paula after Paula's retiremnt ceiidh.September,2023
"A big thank you for an excellent evening.
We really enjoyed ourselves!
Sandra, after a barn dance for Ferndown RBL.September,2023
"We had a fabulous evening, thank you!...Thank you - it was brilliant....Thank you so much, we absolutely loved it
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Kay, Lizzie and Laura after Laura and Tom's wedding. September,2023
"Thank you so much! We had such a good time! Everyone said what fun it was!
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Jody and Simon, after their 'rewedding' barn dance. August,2023
"Thank you for another great night, great music from brilliant musicians and a great crowd..... It was a great night thank you all xxx....A brilliant evening, thank you!
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Jimmy,Leslie and Nicole after Jimmy and Christina's second family and friemd barn dance. July,2023
" Thank you so much for making our evening such a success, last Saturday! Many people commented on how good you were.
Hopefully, I'll see you again, somewhere, in the not too distant future.
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Lesley, after a birthday barn dance. July 2023
" A huge thank you for playing at our wedding and helping make it such an incredible evening - You were all brilliant!
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Jonathan, after his and Mikki's wedding. July 2023
" Thank you so much for last night. I had a wonderful evening and have received lots of lovely comments from my guests. Noeleen did an amazing job, as did you all. Please pass on my thanks and I will look out for you at the Folk Festival.
Carole, after her birthday Barn Dance,May 2023
" just wanted to properly say a huge thank you for a wonderful evening on 5 May. Everyone there thoroughly enjoyed it and so many good comments on the band. Noeleen was brilliant in her calling and got everyone on their feet. Thank you again, your communication and contact prior to the date made it all stress free (apart from weather worries ! which of course all turned out ok) and if we hold another Ceilidh in the future you will be first on the list.
Susan, Tolpuddle Events Committee, after their Coronation Ceilidh. May 2023
" It was terrific! Loved it,as did all our guests. Thanks to Murphy's Lore
Michael, after his and Christina's wedding. April 2023
" It was an amazing evening, laughed and danced so much.. fabulous music/ singing .. looking forward to the next time x
Dawn. After a fundraising ceilidh for MND run by Louise prior to her running a marathon. February 2023
" Had a fantastic night!!! Thoroughly recommend this band
Sam. After her birthday Barn Dance. February 2023
" You were wonderful - what a great band!
Kevin, After Burn's Night Ceilidh, Woodgreen. January 2023
" (Mc)Murphys never let us down either! Brilliant evening - food and music could not have been better. Roll on March!
Shelagh, After Burn's Night Ceilidh,Milford On Sea. January 2023
" Absolutely amazing!!! Thank you so much for an awesome night!....Loved your music, and your patience walking us through the dances beforehand. It was a good fun evening and Theo was full of the Buffalo Gals dance even before he did the "arching" dance
Lorri and Susan after Lorri's surprise Birthday do. October 2022