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| Name: | Marilyn Murphy |
| E-mail address: | webse@bigpond.com |
| Comments: | Such a great site, thankyou..
Would love of know the colours of the "Murphy" kilt can anyone tell me please, as I would like to purchase one. Irish in my roots generations back and proud of it...... Marily Anne Murphy West Aussie...... |
| Name: | Lynne Kennedy |
| E-mail address: | Shamrock823@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.seaweedchronicles.com |
| Comments: | I believe I met Mike Murray at the Somerset Parade and we were talking about photos: here's a link to my album from the day's events. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shamrocketship/sets/
Look for the Somerset 2009 parade. Or look through the others, if you like. I wish I could have gotten a few of your whole band, but you ended up too far behind St. Ann's and we had to catch a bus immediately after. Enjoy, and let me know when you're back in the area or need pictures from a particular event. Slainte! Lynne Kennedy, aka Shamrock823@gmail.com |
| Name: | pat gallgher |
| E-mail address: | patgallagher1211@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I was just wondering what web photo program you use on the website to up load and shoe photos....I am trying to upload pics of our photos and your's looks good....is it flicker ?? please let me know thanks
pat trying to update our site |
| Name: | Nicola McBride |
| E-mail address: | nicola.mcbride@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello! Just want to say hey to my uncle Michael.. i would love to be able to come over from Ireland to hear you guys play, im sure you're really good! |
| Name: | Joe Stalford |
| E-mail address: | joseph.j.stalford@usa.dupont.com |
| Comments: | I just wanted to Thank Shawn for helping us on 11/1/08 with the Firefighter & EMS Memorial dedication, at Rose Tree Park. Your presence was greatly appreciated by the LODD Memorial Comm. Have a great Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday. Once again Thank You Joe Stalford DFC#1. |
| Name: | Rich Davis |
| E-mail address: | richdavis53@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.americansheepdogs.com |
| Comments: | Dear Irish Thunder,
Thank you for playing at our "FLAG DAY IN WEST CHESTER" on Jun 14, 2008. When you started playing, it made everybody feel festive and enthusiastic. You could see that your music made everyone hold their flags a little higher, a little prouder. You made it special. We wanted to show open support and respect for our flag and country and the great guys of the Irish Thunder allowed us to do it with class. You guys are magnificent! Go to www.midnightbluesays.blogspot.com to see video of the Irish Thunder playing at our Flag Day Celebration. |
| Name: | Eva Baumann |
| E-mail address: | EBau777434@verizon.net |
| Comments: | "THE BATTLE IS NOT TO THE STRONG ALONE;
IT IS TO THE VIGILANT, THE ACTIVE, THE BRAVE." GOD BLESS AMERICA AND OUR BRAVE MILITARY MEN & WOMAN, OUR VETERANS AND ALL THE PATRIOTS. |
| Name: | Mark Fink |
| E-mail address: | TMarkFink@verizon.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxPsey-Hr8s |
| Comments: | Hello Everyone
Here are a few links to video’s from last weeks events. Feel free to pass them along to others from Phoenixville. Dogwood Parade link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxPsey-Hr8s Dogwood Festival Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e7EVhKHDIc |
| Name: | Kelly A |
| E-mail address: | minx_ishere@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just wanted to pop in and say hi to Mr Jason Marshall, hope all works out for you after the accident this past weekend. I've listened to Dropkick Murphy's now, and am impressed. Goodluck, and keep making those glorious sounds.
~kelly-from geico |
| Name: | Glenn Drake |
| E-mail address: | PhilaKiltedFF@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://myspace.com/phillypipeband |
| Comments: | Hello. You guys may or may not know that one of the bartenders at Brittingham's Pub lost EVERYTHING in a house fire in Conshy, last Friday. Pete Leiber awoke to smoke and flames in his bedroom that started from a space heater. He attempted to fight the fire and got a nasty burn on his foot. Pete is the cousn of Jim Brady in our band.
Brittingham's is having a fund raiser for Pete and his room mate on Sunday afternoon, March 2nd at 2PM. I told Mike Allen, the owner that I would get as many of our band members to come play the event. We however will just be getting back from Binghamton NY where we march each year in their St Patty's Parade. I am not sure how many of our guys have to be in work Sunday night so I can't get a real good head count on who is attending. I told Mike Allen that I would contact you guys and see if you would like to jump in with us. I would have reached out sooner but I have been in Savannah, GA since this past Sunday. I hope that maybe between our two bands we might be able to field a decent amount of people to play some tunes for Pete. I tried calling the number listed on your page for Sean and a gentleman answered and said that their was nobody that by that name. I will be leaving tomorrow afternoon for Binghamton but will have my lap top with me in case you want to send me an E-mail about this event. In Brotherhood, Glenn Drake Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums. |
| Name: | Vincent |
| Comments: | I'm Galician, our ancient warriors wore black dresses or kilts made of goat skin. The Galician Celts conquered Ireland and introduced the kilts or dresses. Perhaps the Dal Riada of Ireland also introduced the kilts into Scotland.
We have many primitive statues of our Celtic warriors in Galicia. |
| Name: | Mark Bernardyn |
| E-mail address: | peckyb@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Had your t-shirt on today and thought of you guys last year at the Girardville parade. Looking forward to hearing your music this year. It's a last one this year. End of March. Will run into then. Take care and god Bless the Irish. Mark/Steph/Noel/Payton/Kendall |
| Name: | cletus mcbride |
| E-mail address: | cletus916 |
| Comments: | I'm trying to contact Brian Murray to see if he is interested in playing again on St. Thomas this year on St. Patrick's Day. I can also be reached at 340.514.9828 (cell on St. Thomas) or a message can be left on my Bensalem phone, 215.245.1791. ASAP is important, please.
Thanks Cletus |
| Name: | Seth Losher (Murphy) |
| E-mail address: | craftywillard@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Like the site, I am currently serving in the united states military and in my free time I am researching my irish side of the family (Murphy) i was wondering if you could possibly inform me of any information that you may have. apr_donte@hotmail.com is another email i can be reached at. |
| Name: | Birthday Boy Roy |
| E-mail address: | rburnhamsr@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Well You folks did it again..............What a helluva good time I have with the "8th Street Irish Brigade" I sure is nice to see the Unit getting bigger and bigger. There's more of a "parade-stance" showing and with authority. This is true, especially when Sean is up to snff with his drumming.....ha,ha.
I need someone to e-mail me Jay's email and No. Wildwood address. I'd like to hook up with him next time he's down for a weekend.... "STAY TUNED & IN TUNE""""""" Roy B |
| Name: | Vol. Sean Mcilvenna RFB Glasgow |
| E-mail address: | admin@vsmrfb.org |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.vsmrfb.org |
| Comments: | The Band is pleased to announce that we have finally done our much awaited second CD "Unity Is Strenth" you can buy the CD from our merchandise page on our website www.vsmrfb.org or from our ebay page.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Irish-Rebel-Music-Vol-Sean-Mcilvenna-RFB-Glasgow_W0QQitemZ250151068723QQihZ015QQcategoryZ1049QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem with thanks the VSMRFB Glasgow |
| Name: | Eamonn McCann |
| E-mail address: | eamonncoa@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Just reading your home page awesome ,
Im a member of a pipe band here in Ireland St patricks pipe band coa, founded 1815,were going a long time what you think , we would love to go to the US for st pats day but we could`nt aford it ,my brother lives in philly cottman Ave i have to look you up next time im over keep the good work going Eamonn (lead drummer) |
| Name: | Marc Gardiner |
| E-mail address: | marcg@ptd.net |
| Comments: | See you in Girardville.
Keep up the good job piping & drumming A drummer with Pocono Region Pipes & Drums |
| Name: | patty |
| E-mail address: | ppeacock1156@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Conshohocken loves a parade especially St Patty's day
UP THE THUNDER!!!!!! attended the Grand Marshall's Ball love the pipes! can't wait for saturday see you at Moore's Please stop by: Y2K 9th and fayette Carmar Cafe 7th and Harry Spamps 1st and harry Guppy's(formerly Pat's Tavern) West elm and Maple |
| Name: | Courtney Brennan |
| E-mail address: | irishgirl1488@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I just want to say that I love you guys! The pipes are so soothing to me. And I saw one of your pipers at Jim's steaks on South St in Philly... I think he was a piper... |
| Name: | Roy Burnham |
| E-mail address: | rburnhamsr@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Hi Folks, It's awful quiet down here in North Wildwood. The field is getting for some "Irish Thunder"!.......I'll be busy up at the Bulkhead next to where Moores used to be. I hooked up with the local No. Wildwood Vol. Fire Co. #1 and we will have a major tent going on. WIP and a few others are giving us a pitch.
How does your weekend slack time look? I know you usually hit Tony's for lunch, but where will you be playing for what times and when will you have some down time???? If... you're interested, I may be able to get you a few minutes spot while you're spending some $$$ on refreshments in our tent, but we're suppose to have about 5 bands from Friday afternoon through Sunday PM. It's still in the planning stage, but I think we have '2-U" band at night (the old Blackthorn - that fell apart) One guy is keeping the name and will be down at Wally's in the Bollero. Fire Fire Co. is taking place of the Moores GIG and we're using it for a major fund raiser to buy equipment and uniforms for the Fire Co. Anyway, let me know how you-all are doin. By the looks of your schedule, you're doin OK. Great! Roy, the Bithrday boy on 8th Ave..... |
| Name: | MIKE SULLIVAN |
| E-mail address: | SHAMROCKER099@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | HEY CULLEN JUST STOPPED BY TO SAY HELLO . CHECKED OUT SOME PHOTO'S .KEEP ON PIPING .............MIKE |
| Name: | Simon Lewis |
| E-mail address: | simonlewis@tiscali.co.za |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.sairish.co.za |
| Comments: | From one Irish pipe band to another - Hi! |
| Name: | Mark J. Bernardyn |
| E-mail address: | mbernardyn@mandtbank.com |
| Comments: | Hi. Awesome performance in Girardville, PA. Question: Do you have a T-shirt that has the emblem at the bottom of your merchandise listing on it? If so, how do you order it. Please let me know and thanks! Again, Awesome Thunder - Irish Thunder! Mark |
| Name: | phyllis metz |
| E-mail address: | phyllismetz@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am from Pgh,Pa. I have been a guest of Joe Wayne"s who owns the Hiberian House in Girardville for the past three years for St. Patrick's Day. I can't tell you how much I enjoy your performances in the parade and then the gathering in front of the Hiberian. I wish I could see more performances but living in the other end of the state makes it difficult and we have very few bag pipe bands in the west. Keep up the good work. I'm happy I memorized your web sight so I at least have a link to your world Sincerely phyllis metz |
| Name: | mark j bernardyn |
| E-mail address: | peckyb@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Met a few of you at the St. Patrick's Day parade. Your performance at the Hiberian House was irish iwesome!
Question for the person who collects kilts: Is there a distinct one for the "HANNON" family? Please let me know, if possible. UP THE THUNDER!!!!! Mark, Steph, Noel, Payton, Kendall |
| Name: | fiona orr |
| E-mail address: | fionaorr@eircom.net |
| Comments: | Hello boys,
mick's sister here in Ireland, just wanted to say hello,was checking out your website and looking at the photos. Everyone looking good! Up the thunder! good luck, fiona |
| Name: | fiona orr |
| Name: | mickey mc bride |
| E-mail address: | mjcelt@aol.com |
| Comments: | hello boys its mick over here in ireland having a few pints and checking out the sheep, i was just showing some of my family the web site and thought i would sign the book, good luck and up the thunder. |
| Name: | Neil Monahan |
| E-mail address: | monahan78@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello, its Neil from Pocono Pipes & Drums. I've been shopping around for a new, smaller bass drum for our band. Bret and I were talking to you guys about it and I was wondering if you could help me out. Basically I was wondering what the brand and dimensions of your drum for comparisons and if you had any idea where the best deal would be. I would appriciate any help you can provide and I'd owe you one. Thanks guys. |
| Name: | Phil Bowdren, Division 51- Fishtown |
| E-mail address: | philbowdren.aoh51@verizon.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.aoh51fishtown.com |
| Comments: | To all of the members of the Irish Thunder, I just want to thank you for coming and making our Rally For The Troops a very special event. A number of people said to me after the Rally that the playing of Amazing Grace gave them chills.
Over 1,000 people attended the Rally and your presence made it that much better. Best Regards, In Our Motto... Phil Bowdren Public Relations Chairman, AOH Division 51 Recording Secretary, Phila. County AOH Board Public Relations Chairman, Pa. State AOH Board |
| Name: | Actualy Irish |
| Comments: | Just so you can keep your site as irish as possible, i advise you review your gaelic translation of Irish Thunder. (HINT: An Toirneach Eireannaigh) Tiocfaidh ar la comrades! |
| Name: | Morven Bruce |
| E-mail address: | anyplaceisbetter@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | hey there guys, i'm a snare drummer from Tayforth Universities Pipe Band in Dundee, Scotland. Will be working as a camp counselor this summer, near Norristown, and was wondering if I could come along to one of your practices? This'll actually be my 3rd summer working there, and only now have i looked up pipe bands in pennsylvania!
I've been playing the snare for almost 12 years, at about grade 3 level. It'd be great to here from you, Al the best, Morv |
| Name: | Ed O'Shea |
| E-mail address: | eoshea@gmail.com |
| Comments: | woah, I read in your kilt section you have collected kilt colors for 200 clans. Do you have a link or can you send me the pattern/color for my name? BTW, you guys rock! |
| Name: | ann whitman |
| E-mail address: | ladybug44r@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.freewebs.com/annwhitman |
| Comments: | very nice. My grandfather on my mother's side was Irish and Cherokee. I really liked your book. |
| Name: | Tom Dempsey |
| E-mail address: | tdemps_98@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Again Irish Thunder takes first prize in the Pipe and Drums division of the Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade. There were eight pipe bands in the parade and "the Thunder" topped them all. Way to go, guys. |
| Name: | Steven Stewart |
| E-mail address: | ncfire@nc.rr.com |
| Comments: | Just recently watched Irish Thunder participate in the Savannah Ga. St. Patty's day parade. What a great Show!! you guys were great. I enjoyed the show down on the River and had to Buy the T shirt!! Great job gang!
Lt. Steven Stewart Fort Bragg Fire & Emergency Services |
| Name: | Richard Pfeiffer |
| E-mail address: | milwpiper@cs.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://sccgpd.org |
| Comments: | I enjoyed viewing your site, As the director of the shamrock Colorguard, pipes&drums of milwaukeeI`m inviting all others to our Irish fest in Aug. Its our 25th year as a band and fest. |
| Name: | Jeannie Harold |
| E-mail address: | j.harold@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Great site...and doesn't my Uncle Dan (Carroll) look cute in his kilt? lol Keep up the great work and perhaps one day I'll make the trip from Texas to see you all in person. Yee haw! |
| Name: | JOHN MACDONALD |
| E-mail address: | johnmacdonald3@tesco.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.hampshire-caledonian.co.uk |
| Comments: | Keep Up the Good work, you have a good site. Keep the learners coming through as we need this craft to expand and the medium of the Internet and websites are assisting in the process.
John MacDonald, Hampshire Caledonian Pipe Band, Southampton–UK http://www.hampshire-caledonian.co.uk/ |
| Name: | Jimmy Sheehe |
| E-mail address: | jsheehe@epix.net |
| Comments: | Cullen! -- Goodto see you guys are still in business. We're winding down our season as we start planning for next year. I hope to see you sometime, I never got a chance to thank you for all that you did for us. It really helped! Jimmy Sheehe -- Penn-York Highlanders |
| Name: | Marcy gil |
| E-mail address: | strwbewisryummy@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://marcygrl.com |
| Comments: | yea what am i suppose to say?
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| Name: | MUGU |
| Name: | mugu |
| Name: | Howard Coughlin |
| E-mail address: | howardcoughlin@netzero.net |
| Comments: | We just returned home from the AOH national convention in Philadelphia, Pa. While there we heard for the first time ever Irish Pipers performing at the banquets, at the major degrees and at mass at the cathedral. Proud to be AOH Bobby Sands M.P. Division #1 Tulsa,OK. |
| Name: | Tom Shanahan |
| E-mail address: | N2TTQ@amsat.org |
| Comments: | Should have read above as follows
When will you be at http://www.celticfest.org/ I misspelled the celticfest The only reason , I would imagine you's guys would not be there because there would be no competition. You would always win. So, I would suggest just going as an example band of excellence but do not participate in the competition. Just performances, to give the other guys something to aspire to become. Thomais Gerard Gillooly Lavin G. ó Seanacháin My real name would have been Thomais G. ó Seanacháin If we were allowed to speak Gaelic. But no interpreters at Social Securtiy for it. . Famous Shanahan Quiz Who was the first fbi agent to die in the line of duty? http://www.fbi.gov/libref/hallhonor/shanahan.htm How do Shanahan's go boating? http://www.cdi.org/aboutcdi/adms.html Where do Shanahan's go to high school? http://www.shanahan.org Are Shanahan's good at football? www.denverbroncos.com/lockerroom/coaches_bios/shanahan_mike.php3 How are Shanahan's on Ice? http://www.altosport.com/s/brendan-shanahan/ |
| Name: | Brittany Breslin (Hawk Mountain Highlanders) |
| E-mail address: | bagpipergirl@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I saw you guys today at the Girardville parade. Congrats on a job well done. Hope to see you guys in the near future
slan go foill |
| Name: | Colm |
| Comments: | tiocfaidh ar la! |
| Name: | Andy |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.hotels-rentals.com |
| Comments: | just surfed in and enjoy reading. |
| Name: | Rebecca |
| E-mail address: | na@hotels-rentals.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.supersaving.net |
| Comments: | very nice and touching. |