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« Reply #15 on: February 12, 2008, 11:21AM »

yes i did tape  there are two part  u know part 1 and 2 plus there have been several other item on Ireland on HD net.  It is a short piece around 15 mins Ray was going over some of how they recorded i think the piece was from 2002
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« Reply #16 on: February 16, 2008, 01:14AM »

Funny.. she also performed with the Clancy Brothers at their reunion concert! I can't spot her in the video, but she is in the credits of this video..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvl1TJyq5QU

and then, you can watch her do the same song along and a bit of a Clancy tribute with the High Kings in this one..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uGiAFEGqxc

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Arty McGlynn also apparently played guitar in the Clancy video
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« Reply #17 on: June 07, 2008, 01:20PM »

How do you pronounce her name?

According to a pretty good site I found (well, looks good to me, Maggie can probably let us know if it's as good as I think) ... her first name is pronounced "null + ig" and translates as Noel or Noelle.

I'm not certain of the pronunciation of the Gaelic version of Nollaig's last name, I'm afraid.
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« Reply #18 on: June 07, 2008, 04:30PM »

How do you pronounce her name?

According to a pretty good site I found (well, looks good to me, Maggie can probably let us know if it's as good as I think) ... her first name is pronounced "null + ig" and translates as Noel or Noelle.

I'm not certain of the pronunciation of the Gaelic version of Nollaig's last name, I'm afraid.

I was trying to figure this out as well and checked out several sites too. I wonder if Maggie could help us?  Grin
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« Reply #19 on: June 09, 2008, 12:23AM »

I was trying to figure this out as well and checked out several sites too. I wonder if Maggie could help us?  Grin



Yes, Nollaig Ní Chathasaigh is pronounced Nullig Nee Casey.

Nollaig means Christmas, as does Noel.

The ' Ní ' means Chathasaigh (Casey) is her maiden name.
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« Reply #20 on: June 09, 2008, 04:09PM »

I was trying to figure this out as well and checked out several sites too. I wonder if Maggie could help us?  Grin



Yes, Nollaig Ní Chathasaigh is pronounced Nullig Nee Casey.

Nollaig means Christmas, as does Noel.

The ' Ní ' means Chathasaigh (Casey) is her maiden name.


Thank you, Maggie!
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« Reply #21 on: June 12, 2008, 04:04PM »

Ahhh, thanks Maggie!

The "ath" portion of Chathasaigh was the part that was throwing me a bit.  I could see "Casey" coming from the rest, but didn't consider the "ath" might be effectiviely silent in pronunciation.
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« Reply #22 on: July 26, 2008, 11:40AM »

Nollaig blows me away with her skill!  She makes playing that fiddle look like child's play.  I sure hope she makes the trip this fall for the US tour. Would love to hear her in person & get the chance to let her know how much we love her.
Sept. will be here soon....cant wait!
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« Reply #23 on: July 27, 2008, 10:02PM »

Should see Shannon and Sean dancing around the living room when she play The Beggerman Jig. And hubby is completely enthralled with her playing...he has a fiddle and is trying to learn to play it - by ear (shakes head and holds hands over ears on some days) Wink
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« Reply #24 on: July 28, 2008, 08:28AM »

 Grin Grin  I can just picture that.  I talked with Mairead about an ole' gal like me learning the fiddle.  She said I should go for it!! But she giggled & said I should expect to cover my ears with the awful sounds I'd get in the beginning!  Timi, your comment reminded me of that lovely conversation with my other favorite fiddler!  Thanks!
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« Reply #25 on: September 16, 2008, 02:14PM »

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Nollaig is indeed performing with the High Kings US tour.  She is perfection...makes it look soooo easy. 
What a show!!!
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