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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.
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
News and upcoming events
Fordingbridge Folk Ceilidh Evening - 11th November. We'll be opening what will be a regulur run of ceilidhs for Fordingbridge Folk. Tickets are £12. Avonway Community Centre - SP6 1JF. There will be a bar on site and there is plenty of car parking very close by. 7pm for a 7.30 start to the dancing. SOLD OUT
17th November - Murphys Lore Trio will be appearing at SoBo:Sommelier, Southbourne. In a new venture for the local wine bar with tapas style food, they are having music nights. A mixture of genres over the week. We'll be bringing some folky stuff to this Friday evening.
Murphy's Lore Trio24th November - back at 'The Salmon Leap' Pub, Testwood Lane, Totton. 8.30 pm ish.
Murphy's Lore Trio Dec 2nd - returning to Steam Town Brewery, Eastleigh
Murphy's Lore Trio 9th December. The Westbourne,Bournemouth A Christmas Craicer ! Songs and tunes
We can now also be found at Murphy's Lore YouTube
Some live videos
Wedding Ceilidhs
Birthday Barn Dance
Birthday Ceilidh Video
Ceol agus craic!
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!
x
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.
x
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!
x
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