DOUBLE CD - FRIENDS OF THE MATER
	LISTEN TO THE MUSIC!
	CANCER RESEARCH
	MATER HOSPITAL
	What the Reviews said....

The Concept
When Antoine MacGabhann first proposed this CD as a fundraising project, I jumped at the idea. The concept centered on providing a platform for a group of talented young musicians in the Ashbourne area, many of whom were taught by Antoine. The proceeds from this recording will go to the Mater Colon Cancer Research Fund. On this CD the Ashbourne group are joined by a selection of more widely known musicians from throughout Ireland all of whom have generously contibuted to this unique musical project. The music ranges from lively house set-dancing, plaintiff singing, elequont solo's to tight ensemble playing including the reknowned trio of Liam O'Flynn, Sean Keane and Arty McGlynn. To Antione and everyone involved in the project, the Mater Hospital is deeply grateful. Enjoy the music!

- Pádraic Mac Mathúna

         cd [one]
Cairde an Mhater/ Friends of the Mater
including
Liam Óg O'Flynn, Noel Hill, Seán Keane, Arty McGlynn, Deirdre Scannlan (Solas), all concert guests and many more.

   cd [two]
An Damhsa Ti / The House Dance
from the home of Bernie & Antoin Mac Gabhann

This unique CD costs only €25.39 plus p&p:

For more information please contact Regina Prenderville:
Tel: 353- 1- 8032636
E -mail: music@mater.ie

or send a cheque or postal order to:
Lámh ar Lámh CD
c/o Regina Prenderville
The Post Graduate Medical Centre
52 Eccles St.
Dublin 7

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CD [one] Chairde an Mhater/ Friends of the Mater

The first track is taken from CD [one] Chairde an Mhater/ Friends of the Mater with musicians
Seán Keane (fidil/ fiddle), Liam O'Flynn (píoba uilleann/ uilleann pipes), Arty McGlynn (giotár, guitar)

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CD [two] An Damhsa Tí/ The House Dance

Track 1. Ceol an Damhsa Tí / Music of the House Dance
Reels: the Mountain Top/ Last Nights Fun/ The Silver Spear
(Trad Arr. Na Ceoltóirí)

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Track 5. Ceol an Damhsa Tí / Music of the House Dance
Poirt: Port an Chláir/ Iascaire na Portaireachta/ Buachaillí an Bhaile
Jigs: The Clare Jig/ The Lilting Fisherman/ The Boys of the Town
(Trad Arr. Na Ceoltóirí)

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…Everyone their own style in combination rare. There is sport and there is pleasure in the set from County Clare.

Track 18. Ceol an Damhsa Tí / Music of the House Dance
Reels: The Banshee/ The Mountain Road/ Miss McLeod's
(Trad Arr. Na Ceoltóirí)

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Jim Kelly, Irish Music Magazine.
'The most brilliantly produced album, double or single that has ever passed under those beady eyes . . . bound in a beautifully designed hard backed booklet with the most comprehensive notes that could be imagined . . . decidedly meaty stuff . . . mighty musical activity and the rich zesty flavour of the real housedance are captured . . . a brilliant production.

Earl Hitchner, Irish Echo, New York.
'No 5 in Best Traditional Albums of 2000 List . . . a prime example of a great cause inspiring great music, the exciting dance music and pounding set-dance steps virtually put you there . . . the singing of 15 year old Nollaig Ni Laoire and Solas's Deirdre Scanlan and the lilting of Cavan's Seamus Fay are just exceptional . . .'

Don Meade, Irish Voice, NY
'a worthy cause and a more than worthy recording . . . includes great studio performances as well as live selections from a housedance . . . the hardback booklet has extensive notes and photographs . . . many traditional celebrities were enticed to contribute tracks . . . Seamus Fay a brilliant exponent of the art of lilting dance tunes

Mic Moroney, Irish Times, Dublin
'a fine double CD, a rangy showcase of over 80 musicians . . . cherry pick Noel Hill's Caoineadh Luimni; Liam O'Flynn, Sean Keane & Arty McGlynn; fiddler John Carty; Kieran Hanrahan and boxman Jimmy McGreevy; head twiddling Cavan lilter Seamus Fay . . .etc'

Fintan Valelly, Sunday Tribune, Dublin
'a beautiful double package, superbly designed . . . all in all a totally fulfilling compilation'

Irish American News.Com, Chicago
'this unique double CD is a double treat for celtic music fans . . . it features a veritable Who's Who in Irish Music . . . the second CD is infinitely fascinating to trad fans, featuring an Damhsa Ti, an authentic housedance with unfettered and spirited performers . . .'

To many people, cancer is a disturbing, provocotive and depressing word. Yet, recent advances in medical science have meant that many cancers have become curable. One of the most common cancers is indeed curable if detected in the early stages. However, colon cancer remains a major health problem in Ireland with almost 1000 women and men dying from the disease each year, many of whom are in their prime. Research projects are under way in the Mater Hospital together with other centres in ireland and abroad to develop methods of early detection. Funding for this research effort comes from public and private sources. This CD represents a novel, exciting and ground-breaking fundraising venture in the area of cancer research.