Colleen Savage

21/11/2023

An absolute pleasure to have Niamh Parsons with us at the weekend in Forkhill.

24/10/2023

🎶 Join me for a truly unforgettable experience at the Ring of Gullion Autumn Fest! 🍂🍁

📆Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 19th at 3:00 PM and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of traditional song with the incredible Niamh Parsons! 🎵✨

🌟 This Masterclass in Traditional Song will be an opportunity for you to learn from one of the most talented and respected artists in the industry. Niamh Parsons will share her vast knowledge, techniques, and passion for traditional music, helping you to unlock your own singing potential. 🎤

🎶 But the fun doesn't stop there! After the masterclass, we invite you to join our open singing session, where you can showcase your newfound skills or simply enjoy the beautiful songs by Niamh and fellow attendees. 🎵🎶

🏰 The event will take place at the charming Welcome Inn, Forkhill providing the perfect atmosphere for an afternoon of song. 🍻🎉

To book, follow the link to Eventbrite ➡️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/742135145197





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10/05/2023

What a busy and enjoyable couple of weekends with singing events at Bluebell Lane as part of Féile na Bealtaine. 🌿

🎶A full house for Sing for your Supper, with an eclectic mix of songs - some local and not so local- from a wide range of genres. We heard the poetry of Seamus Heaney, stories from the writings of Michael J Murphy and listened to lively music on pipes, fiddles, whistles, guitars and djembe drums. Hup!

🎶Another full house for the Traditional singing workshop on Saturday afternoon past where we sang songs from the repertoire of the great South Armagh singer and storyteller, John Campbell.

Many thanks to his son John for all his help and assistance and patience with my long list of questions. And thanks also to Pat Quigley and Clare Agnew for telling me all about Pat's uncle, Paddy Quigley, and his links to Lugancullenboy. It made singing and teaching the Lament for Paddy Quigley even more poignant.

So lovely to meet new people eager to sing from Belfast, Rostrevor, Warrenpoint, Newry, Omeath, Dundalk, Clogherhead, Drogheda, Hackballscross, Carrickmacross, Three mile house, Cullyhanna, Crossmaglen and Mullaghbane. Thank you to all who travelled and stayed overnight. We even decorated the May bush together. 🌿

We welcomed them all to the Ring of Gullion and sent them away with a little piece of South Armagh in their hearts. I hope they return.....

Many thanks to Martin Keenan and Leandro Pessina for the snaps and video footage.

Bluebell Lane Glamping Ring Of Gullion AONB

14/04/2023

FÉILE NA BEALTAINE 2023

What a perfect time to host Sing for your Supper - to welcome together the coming of summer on this May Eve, 30th April.

Together we will decorate the May bush and then retire indoors to sing a few songs, eat some good wholesome food and share in a drink or two together at Sing for your Supper from the Roundhouse.

This celebration is open to all - and all genres are welcome!! We especially welcome those who wish to sing songs, share music, poetry, stories or recitations. You don't have to be a seasoned performer. Listeners are also most welcome!

We just might see you there!

Tickets £20 via Eventbrite

(special rate for Féile na Bealtaine)

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/615146930027

'It was how I imagined céilí houses used to be, a place filled with craic, cairde agus ceol' - Tom Kelly, Irish News Columnist

Supported by Ring of Gullion LP and Newry, Mourne Down DC.

Bluebell Lane Glamping
Ring Of Gullion AONB

06/04/2023

FÉILE NA BEALTAINE 2023

My traditional singing workshop just went live 😊

I'm looking forward to facilitating this workshop of local song from South Armagh with you on Saturday 6th May. Held in the roundhouse at Bluebell Lane by open fire, the afternoon will be spent exploring and learning some songs which are local to South Armagh.

This workshop is open to all. I especially welcome those who like to sing at home but are perhaps are a little hesitant to sing out. This workshop will allow you to meet new people and share in the pastime of singing. No prior experience necessary.

Light refreshments will be served.

I'd love to see you there!

Tickets £10 via Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/feile-na-bealtaine-traditional-singing-workshop-tickets-609264666017

Supported by Ring of Gullion LSP and Newry, Mourne Down DC.

Bluebell Lane Glamping

29/08/2022

20/08/2022

Some tickets available for next weekends events folks!

🎟️ Sing for your Supper (adult event Sat 27th Aug ) and
🎫 Mountainy Craic with Storyteller Liz Weir (children's event Sun 28th Aug - adults go free)

📍hosted at Bluebell Lane Glamping

To secure yours, send me a PM or follow the live links to tickets via Eventbrite

15/08/2022

I'm delighted to share with you that Irish writer and storyteller Liz Weir - Irish Storyteller will be joining us as a special guest at Sing for your Supper on Sat 27th Aug at Bluebell Lane Glamping 8pm - 11pm

A published author with more than 25 publications, Liz is a master at her craft, collecting and telling myths, legends and folk tales from all over the world.

We are very excited to welcome Liz to the Ring of Gullion and South Armagh and to hear some of her fine repertoire of stories.

To join us, book your tickets at the link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sing-for-your-supper-aspiring-geopark-lunasa-festival-2022-tickets-385631061887

Ring Of Gullion AONB
Discover Northern Ireland
Discover Ireland
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Killeavy Castle Estate
Canal Court Hotel & Spa
Carrickdale Hotel
Who We Are Ireland
Clonlum Holiday Cottages
Katies Cottage

15/08/2022

As part of the Lunasa Festival, this amazing experience is a must! If your staying with us on 27th August and would like to purchase tickets you can do so below and only a 15 minute drive from the hotel.

Share in an evening of song at Sing for your Supper in the stunning landscape of the Ring of Gullion - By soft lighting and the warmth of a fire, hear live renditions of traditional folk songs, folklore and poetry that originated in the magical Ring of Gullion landscape, documenting the stories of its people over centuries.

A musician yourself? Bring your instrument, take to the floor and share with us a tune or a song - or even a yarn or two!

More info below 👇
https://bit.ly/SingforSupperCCH

13/08/2022

12/08/2022

I am just delighted to curate this children's event alongside Bluebell Lane Glamping to welcome Liz Weir to South Armagh and the Ring of Gullion.

Fun and frolics for the kids before school returns!

Join us for fun and frollics for all the kids at Mountainy Craic at Bluebell Lane Glamping in the heart of the Ring of Gullion as part of this year's Aspiring Geopark Lúnasa Festival.

About this event

Master storyteller Liz Weir leads this delightful experience, Mountainy Craic, with children's stories from the Roundhouse at Bluebell Lane Glamping.

Liz Weir has been telling stories to adults and children alike for almost 50 years. A published author of more than 25 books, she has hundreds of stories in her storytelling repertoire which include myths and legends and folk tales from all over the world.

We are delighted to host Liz at Bluebell Lane and welcome her to South Armagh for this Storytelling experience for children - Mountainy Craic

Highlights
While you are here why not catch a ride on the Drumlin Express through this 26 acre woodland site;
Have a bounce around on the bouncy castle or visit the playground.
To finish, why not have your face painted?
This event is suitable for children aged 5-11
Children £10 - Adults go free
Light refreshments provided

To book your tickets follow the link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mountainy-craic-with-storyteller-liz-weir-tickets-400496544947

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10/08/2022

10/08/2022

Some tickets still remaining for Sing for your Supper on 27th Aug at Bluebell Lane Glamping. PM me for more details or to book your ticket follow the link below 👉

https://bit.ly/3JrZF4p

We'd love to see you there!

04/08/2022

03/08/2022

'It was how I imagined céilí houses used to be, a place filled with craic, cairde agus ceol' - Tom Kelly, Irish News Columnist

To book your tickets to the next 'Sing for your Supper' experience on Saturday 27th August at 8pm, follow this link 👉 https://bit.ly/3JrZF4p

Tickets are available at a special Lúnasa Festival rate of £25 each.

By soft lighting and the warmth of a fire, hear live renditions of traditional folk songs, folklore and poetry that originated in the magical Ring of Gullion landscape, documenting the stories of its people over centuries.

A musician yourself? Bring your instrument, take to the floor and share with us a tune or a song - or even a yarn or two!

I, along with musician Pádraig Carragher, will guide you to learn how to sing a local traditional song in return for a hearty bowl of homemade vegetable stew served with locally made Mac’s Armagh craft cider.

We hope to see you there!

Bluebell Lane Glamping
Discover Northern Ireland
Ring Of Gullion AONB
Visit Mourne
Visit Armagh
Mac's Armagh Cider

03/08/2022

The Aspiring Geopark Lúnasa Festival runs from Friday 12th to Sunday 28 August 2022.

Come and immerse yourself in our rich landscape, culture and heritage – you’ll leave with unforgettable memories.

For more event information and tickets visit the website 👉🏼

https://www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/whats-on/lunasa-festival

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Bluebell Lane Glamping Celtic Storm Irish Dancers Denvir's of Downpatrick Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen White/Rock Glass Studio
Lace, Love & Forget-me-nots Warrior Walks Mourne larder Red Kite Retreat Killowen Distillery Walk the Lecale Peninsula Whitewater Brewing Co. Ltd Colleen Savage Tumbling Paddy GAA Games and Craic Joseph Kearney

Discover Northern Ireland
Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark
Visit Mourne

01/08/2022

I'm delighted to be taking part in this year's Lúnasa Festival which runs from 12th - 28th August and spans across the whole of the Aspiring Geopark of Mourne, Gullion and Strangford.

You can catch 'Sing for your Supper' on Saturday 27th August at Bluebell Lane Glamping in the heart of the Ring of Gullion.

To secure your tickets at a special Lúnasa Festival Rate, follow the following link 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sing-for-your-supper-aspiring-geopark-lunasa-festival-2022-tickets-385631061887

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Ring Of Gullion AONB
Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Discover Northern Ireland

19/07/2022

In 2018 when my role was made redundant within a property development and investment firm, I didn't know what my next steps would be. It was a very difficult time.

I knew I wanted to spend more quality time with my family but also to return to music and song. I distinctly recall downloading a prospectus for DkIT as I tried to imagine if and how I could study music with a young family in tow.

3 years later and many song projects under my belt, I found myself applying for and successfully securing a postgraduate research scholarship to study the song tradition of South Armagh with DkIT. I still cannot believe my good fortune.

I am so grateful for the opportunity which I have been given and the support of those around me who have encouraged me on my journey.

This has been one of the most challenging and yet enriching experiences I have ever had.

With one year complete, I look forward to the academic year ahead with DkIT under the supervision of Dr Daithí Kearney and Dr Gearóid Trimble.

Be careful what you wish for.......you just might get it 🙏

22/06/2022

We had great fun altogether hosting travel journalist Ed Finn at Bluebell Lane Glamping and introducing him to traditional song at our visitor experience, Sing for your Supper! 🎶🎶

📺 Catch it this weekend on Virgin Media TV!

Discover Northern Ireland
Ring Of Gullion AONB
Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark
Visit Mourne

08/06/2022

What a way to spend a weekend - at the University of Limerick As I Roved Out Song Conference.

Jam packed days of papers and singing sessions with old friends and new on such a beautiful campus.

With thanks to the Irish World Academy for accepting my abstract and paper and the Traditional Song Forum for the most kind and generous bursary.

Already looking forward to the next one!

Dundalk Institute of Technology

29/05/2022

John Hannon ~ Seán Ó hAnnáin

Such a tremendous contributor to the Irish Language, culture and tradition, yet he did so even though he was an outsider.

He did not come from Crossmaglen and he had no Irish.

His legacy continues to inspire a community.

We share in celebrating his legacy.

With sincere thanks to Dr Gearóid Ó Triombaill and the Oriel Traditional Orchestra OTO for the opportunity to play a small part in celebratory proceedings on the evening.

11/05/2022

'It was how I imagined céilí houses used to be, a place filled with craic, cairde agus ceol'.

If that isn't a compliment, I don't know what is!

It is always a pleasure to have Tom Kelly come visit us here in South Armagh and the Ring of Gullion and even more meaningful since he has discovered his South Armagh roots and family heritage.

And of course, he did indeed 'Sing for his Supper'.

A wonderful article.

Don't be a stranger Tom!

Irish News
Discover Northern Ireland
Tourism Ireland
Visit Mourne
Ring Of Gullion AONB
Who We Are Ireland
Bluebell Lane Glamping

I remember well my grandmother's wake.

16/12/2021

Need some Christmas gift inspiration? 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

Gift an evening of song at the Sing for your Supper experience in the stunning landscape of the Ring of Gullion. 🎶 🥣

Join traditional Irish singer, songwriter, and ambassador for the arts, Colleen Savage, and acoustic guitarist and storyteller, Pádraig Carragher, and learn how to sing a local traditional song in return for a hearty bowl of homemade vegetable stew served with locally made Mac’s Armagh craft cider.

A musician yourself? Bring your instrument, take to the floor and share with us a tune or a song - or even a yarn or two!

For more information and to book online, follow the link 👉 https://bit.ly/VMSingForYourSupper

Sing For Your Supper Experience Dates:
29 January, 26 February & 26 March 2022.

Discover Northern Ireland Colleen Savage Pádraig Carragher Bluebell Lane Glamping Ring Of Gullion AONB

14/12/2021

Looking for an alternative Christmas gift?

Why not give the gift of song this year at a Sing for your Supper Experience with your hosts, traditional singer and songwriter Colleen Savage and musician and storyteller Pádraig Carragher.

For more details follow the link below:

Bluebell Lane Glamping
Pádraig Carragher
Colleen Savage
Ring Of Gullion AONB




https://discovernorthernireland.com/whats-on/sing-for-your-supper-p770041

Come and share in an evening of song at Sing for your Supper in the stunning landscape of the Ring of Gullion

12/08/2021

AMHRÁIN CHAILLTE NA TEORANN - CEARDLANN AMHRÁNAÍOCHTA

THE LOST SONGS OF THE BORDER- SONG WORKSHOP

SAT 28th AUG

Séan Ó hAnnáin (John Hannon) is one of the most important collectors of song, poem, verse, proverbs and placenames from some of the last native speakers of Irish of the greater Crossmaglen and border area, whom he came in contact with on a daily basis as he worked in his small shop which still stands adjoining Ma Kearney's public house in Crossmaglen. He now rests in St. Patricks Church graveyard in Crossmaglen, but has left behind him a wealth of untapped song in his numerous notebooks and papers.

This song workshop is part of a wider project under the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media's 2021 Co-operation with Northern Ireland Funding Scheme 2021 which proposes to reinvigorate and showcase the unique and long-forgotten songs of the greater Crossmaglen district, north Louth and south Monaghan area, dating from the early 20th century, some of which haven’t been sung in over 100 years.

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to learn a few songs direct from the local singers who have been working with them.

You will be provided with a song sheet including the notation, the lyric and also the phonetic lyric of the song to help you along the way, opening the door to a new way of learning the language.

Come and join us for a fun and interactive afternoon of song set in the idyllic location of Bluebell Lane Glamping.

Ticéad / Tickets - Eventbrite or visit www.ringofgullion.org/events

28/07/2021

Hidden Forkhill is an event taking place this weekend on 31st July and 1st Aug to mark the beginning of this year's Lúnasa Festival. Its a collaboration between Ann Marie Mullholland of and local tour guide Venora Hovelt.

I'm delighted to be asked to play a small part in proceedings on Saturday's event which includes a guided walking tour, music, food and song.

Tickets are still on sale for both experiences via Eventbrite or at www.ringofgullion.org/events




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25/07/2021

Ring of Gullion AONB, the place to be this August for our Festival! The Outstanding Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership made of local businesses and community groups have come together to offer something for everyone. Guided walk, talks, food, art and crafts, mindfulness and music happening outdoors and online!

Kicking off next weekend with the Hidden Forkhil through History, Poetry and Song, the Camino Mhacha and a Mother and Daughter Retreat Day with Changing Cycles. Check out the Ring of Gullion Website for a full list of events.
https://www.ringofgullion.org/events/












glass

21/05/2021

So lovely to be invited to take part in this wonderful evening of song, poetry and story. Thank you Liz Weir - Irish Storyteller !

30/04/2021

Mean production team.

Jaki Ansionnach, Jamie Bishopski, P I X I L,
Darren Finn, Carl Mc Ginn, Tomas Donaghy

Colleen Savage
Ìontas Artist Room coming soon!

30/04/2021

Studio time...

So blessed to have this man and this gem of a studio on the doorstep.




@ Ring of Gullion

30/04/2021

A couple of snaps of yesterday's pursuits




@ Iontas Theatre

29/04/2021

Today's Office!

An absolute pleasure to sing a set today in the Iontas Theatre with guitarist Padraig Carragher as part of their current project - Iontas Artist's Room in Blayney

A super set up and wonderful sound and production team

Hup!

18/04/2021

EPISODE 2 - RING OF GULLION SESSIONS

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To catch it again if you missed it first time round, follow the link in my bio above ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️

Featuring 🎥🎥🎥
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🎶🎶Traditional Arts Partnership
🎶🎶The Daly Sisters
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🎨📖
🎨🎶📖Padraig Carragher Woodturning
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And myself 🎶🎶

Hup!!!

16/04/2021

The super Terry Conlon providing some of the entertainment tomorrow night ✨✨✨✨

Click on the link below 👇 Sat 17th April at 8pm!!

The Ring of Gullion Sessions : Episode 2