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Here are up and coming events, public events in Bold

16 May 2026Afternoon- Alex and Noeleen as 'Murphy's Lore Too' will be appearing at Southbourne Food and Fun Fest in Fishermans Walk. A free small event, We'll be performing from 3pm

Evening - Private - Corfe Mullen -Birthday Ceilidh
22 May 2026Private- Wimborne - Church Annivesary Social
23 May 2026Unavailable
30 May 2026Afternoon- Private- Copythorne- Birthday Ceilidh

Evening - Private -Brockenhurst Wedding Ceilidh.
6 Jun 2026 Murphy's Lore Trio plus Richard on Squeeze box will be performimg at a fundraiser ceilidh for Christchurch RNLI. Tickets £27.50 inc fish and chip supper and booking fee - BYO drinks Event Brite Tickets
13 Jun 2026Wimborne Folk Festival weekend
14 Jun 2026Afternoon - Ceilidh in the Square Back for Wimborne Folk Festival. A free to all ceilidh in the Square. 2.15-3.30 pm. A great afternoon .

Evening - Murphy's Lore Trio return to the Greenman, Wimborne to see out the Festival from 5pm
19 Jun 2026Murphy's Lore Trio Portsmouth Hoy, Poole Quay, 9pm
20 Jun 2026Murphy's Lore Trio make their debut at Petherton Folk day, South Petherton,Somerset. A one day festival based around the market square and David Hall. We're on from 3.30pm but loads of great acts all day.
27 Jun 2026Folk On The Quay - Poole Quay- Ceilidh on the Quay - 4 - 6pm. By the roundabout at 'The Shambles'. Free, open to all.
28 Jun 2026Alex, Noeleen and Andrew will be performing at Folk on the Quay , Poole Quay. Outisde the Poole Arms. 1 - 2 pm TBC
4 Jul 2026Private - Poole - Anniversary ceilidh
10 Jul 2026Private- Lyndhurst- Annivesary Ceilidh
11 Jul 2026Owermoigne - Private - Birthday Ceilidh
12 Jul 2026Murphy's Lore Trio Syd's Slaps, Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth - 7 -9pm
16 Jul 2026Unavailable.
17 Jul 2026Unavailable
18 Jul 2026Unavailable
25 Jul 2026Bridport Folk festival weekend 24th to 26th
31 Jul 2026Murphy's Lore Trio Portsmouth Hoy, Poole Quay 9pm
8 Aug 2026Private - Verwood - Birthday ceilidh
9 Aug 2026Murphy's Lore TrioPortsmouth Hoy, Poole Quay 4.30 pm
15 Aug 2026Private - Dorchester - ML Trio for a Birthday ceilidh
22 Aug 2026Purbeck Valley Folk festival - runs from 20th to 23rd .
28 Aug 2026Pavilion Dance South West As part of the dancing terraces month, we'll be back hosting the now famous Terrace Ceilidh. From 7 - 9 pm. Outside if the weather is good, inside if wet. Free to all.
The Terrace, overlooking the Lower Gardens, Bournemouth Pavilion. This is an absolutely great night.
29 Aug 2026Salisbury - Private - Wedding Barn Dance TBC
5 Sep 2026Wimborne - Private- Anniversary/Birthday Ceilidh
6 Sep 2026Murphy's Lore Trio Syd's Slaps, Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth - 7-9pm
11 Sep 2026Unavailable
12 Sep 2026Murphy's Lore Trio make a welcome return to Swanage Folk Festival for the free afternoon concert on Sandpit Field.
13 Sep 2026Unavailable
19 Sep 2026Private- Boscombe Salvation Army Social
20 Sep 2026Drop the Anchor Brewery Barn Dance A return to our fave brewery for the second of two barn dances in a barn in 2026. Join us, Rosie, Neil and Team for another great afternoon. from 4 pm.
25 Sep 2026Murphy's Lore Trio Portsmouth Hoy, Poole Quay 9pm
3 Oct 2026Salisbury - District Scout fundraiser
10 Oct 2026Private- St.Mark's Wallisdown, Church Family Social
11 Oct 2026Murphy's Lore Trio Syd's Slaps, Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth - 7-9pm
17 Oct 2026Wimborne - Private - Wimborne Community Theatre Annual Ceilidh
24 Oct 2026Thornford, Sherborne - Village Social Ceilidh
25 Oct 2026Murphy's Lore Trio at The Stourfield Tavern, Seabourne Road, Southbourne. 7 - 9pm. Our debut gig at this new local pub.
30 Oct 2026Murphy's Lore Trio Portsmouth Hoy, Poole Quay 9pm
31 Oct 2026Unavailable
14 Nov 2026Murphy's Lore Trio, RNLI Fundraiser - for Poole RNLI. A public ceilidh at Elizabeth Hall, (Sea Scouts Hall) West Quay Road. Details to be confirmed.
15 Nov 2026Murphy's Lore Trio the Yachtsman, Hamworthy. Some more Sunday Shenanigans for our debut at Anna's pub.
20 Nov 2026Murphy's Lore Trio Portsmouth Hoy, Poole Quay 9pm
28 Nov 2026Christchurch - Dorset SUP Fundraiser ceilidh
6 Dec 2026Murphy's Lore Trio Return to The Stourfield Tavern, Seabourne Road, Southbourne. 7 - 9pm. Some Sunday shenanigans.
11 Dec 2026Murphy's Lore Trio Portsmouth Hoy, Poole Quay 9pm
20 Dec 2026Murphy's Lore Trio Syd's Slaps, Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth - 7-9pm
9 Jan 2027Southampton - Parish Social ceilidh. TBC
23 Jan 2027Private - Bournemouth - Wessex House Hash Harriers - Burn's Night ceilidh.
29 Jan 2027Unavailable
30 Jan 2027Unavailable
13 Mar 2027St.Patrick's night ceilidhThe Bridge, Milford on Sea.
17 Mar 2027Murphy's Lore Trio returning to Portsmouth Hoy, Poole Quay for St.Patricks Day proper from 9pm
20 Mar 2027Murphy's Lore Trio debut at Tom Browns, Dorchester for one last St.Patricks shenanigans.
26 Jun 2027Otterbourne - Private - Wedding Ceilidh
9 Sep 2027Murphy's Lore Trio Make a welcome return to Milford on Sea Folk Club, The Bridge. Doors 7pm
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16 May 2026

Afternoon- Alex and Noeleen as 'Murphy's Lore Too' will be appearing at Southbourne Food and Fun Fest in Fishermans Walk. A free small event, We'll be performing from 3pm

Evening - Private - Corfe Mullen -Birthday Ceilidh

22 May 2026

Private- Wimborne - Church Annivesary Social

23 May 2026

Unavailable

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Review

I was very lucky to attend your Ceilidh at the Allendale in Wimborne recently. I’ve attended quite a few, but this one was really special - both in the dance selection, music and the great caller.. "
Kate, after the Poole Africa Link fundraiser,Feb 2026

We felt so pleased to be able to book you for our event! Guaranteed to please! Everyone had a brilliant time! "
Cindy, after a Burns celebration with 'Dorset Hash House Harriers', Jan 2026

Thank you so much for a brilliant afternoon/eve!! Xxx "
Mandy, after a joint Birthday celebration for herself and daughter Malaika, Jan 2026

Great night! Never disappointed when Murphy’s Lore bring the party vibes!❤️😘
Thanks Murphy's Lore Ceilidh for such a great night, everyone had the best time at our Dorset SUP Charity Christmas Party 2025 with Murphy's Lore Ceilidh Band "
Cindy and Matt, after Dorset SUP fundraiser for Colourworks, December 2025

It was a fabulous evening. Energetic playing, superb calling as always and so responsive to the abilities of the dancers. Everyone went home buzzing. Thanks again Murphy's Lore for such great entertainment and an all round wonderful time! You guys are such a pleasure to work with "
David, Fordingbridge Folk Ceildhs. November, 2025

Thank you for a great night everyone had a wonderful time you entertained all the generations 😁 "
Gillian, after Friends of St.Andrews (Salisbury)barn dance. October, 2025

We had a great time, tho our arms are a bit tired from dancing with our little man! Thank you to everyone for making him so welcome x x "
Mandy, after The Drop The Anchor barn dance, September 2025

It was an amazing night! You were absolutely brilliant 🤩 definitely recommend you to play as it got everyone up to dance the night away x "
Tracey after another joint birthday barn dance, August 2025

Thankyou we had an awesome time "
Lara after her and Mike's joint birthday, June 2025

Thank you Murphy's Lore Ceilidh for a fabulous evening celebrating Lucy’s 18th birthday. She loved the Ceilidh and had a brilliant time ❤️ You guys are amazing 🤩 "
Jenny after Lucy's 18th Celebrations, June 2025

A fantastic night, thank you all!!!🥳🥳 "
Katherine after her Mum Helen's Birthday do ( we've done several for the same family) May,2025

Great night, great band, great people. Thank you for making it so much fun "
Steve, after a fundraiser for Elsie's Rose. May, 2025

Thank you all for such a fab evening last night, we absolutely loved it. It was so much fun, so inclusive and really infectious fun. You are all very talented and amazing at what you do. We’d definitely love to go to one of your events again! Enjoy the holidays, "
Catherine, after her birthday ceilidh, April 2025

It was a fabulous evening! Thank you so much for the wonderful joyful music. Noeleen’s excellent calling skills resulted in lots of people keen to get up and dance! It was such a fun night. Looking forward to doing it again!
It was such a great night and we were both touched that you remembered our wedding reception! Thank you to all the band and especially managing us all in such a tight space. We hadn't anticipated so many dancers up on the floor! Look forward to seeing you again sometime 😀 "
Jane and Anna, after St.Jame's PFA Ceilidh fundraiser evening barn dance for the school, March 2025

Thank you so much for a great evening. Thoroughly enjoyed a good fun night. Hope to see you at 'The Soldier' and of course Wimborne Folk Fest. You were amazing 👏 ❤️ xx "
Michelle, after her celebration, March 2025

"Thank you so much, what a fabulous evening! Well done everyone!!! ❤️ x Until next time!!!!!……. 🤗 " "
Friends of St .Andrew's after a fundraising barn dance for the school,February 2025

What a great evening, we all enjoyed ourselves.. Big shout to everyone Involved for putting on a lovely evening👏👏🤩 "
Leon Devereux after Burns Night celidh in Woodgreen. January 2025

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