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Tribute to the Donal Ring Ceili Band
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The Donal Ring Ceili Band was founded in October 1958. Donal played previously with the Celtic Band from Mallow and the famous Blarney Ceili Band. He was successful in winning the Hohner accordion All-Ireland championships three times and he was the first Irish Ceili Band to reach the Irish top twenty with the song “Beautiful City”.
Donal Ring
The vocalist was Paul O’Leary from Cork. Donal will be celebrating 50 years in the business with his own Band in October of this year. A presentation has been organized by John Cunningham and friends at the Walter Raleigh Hotel,Youghal on Friday 3rd October, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. with the Donal Ring Ceili band taking to the stage followed by the fabulous Owen Condon and guests – playing until 12:30 a.m. Donal was a personal friend to the late, great from Scotland. Donal stayed at the Shand house on the ten occasions while touring Scotland. He has also played many times for charity including visits to the Mercy Hospital Cork on Christmas Day for 25 years. The Donal Ring Ceili band has toured extensively in England, Scotland, Wales, Holland and America down through the years. This man has to be congratulated for his promotion of Irish music and song over the last 60 years and is still going strong.
Make sure to come early on Friday 3rd October, 2008 to the Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal for a night of top class music and memories. Thanks to ” YoughalOnline.com”-”Community Radio Youghal” and the “Youghal News” for help with the promotion of the event.
The night is being organized by well known musician and entertainer from Youghal – John Cunningham and Friends.
Music to suit all tastes – plus guests, Total proceeds will be divided between St. Raphael’s Centre and Cope Foundation. Admission: €10. All Welcome.
Donal & his Band won the All-Ireland Hohner Championship 1961
PRESENTATION TO DONAL RING CEILI BAND Celebrating 50 years promoting Irish Music
On Friday 3rd October At the Walter Raleigh Hotel
Donal Ring Ceili Band on stage from 8.30 – 9.30p.m.
Followed by Owen Condon Band & Guests until 12.30 a.m.
Admission €10
Everybody Welcome and it’s a night not to be missed
OrganiSed by John Cunningham and Friends.
Proceeds to the Cope Foundation + St. Raphaels Centre Youghal
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hello great uncle donal its david here.i am your nephews (jerry ring)son.i was round my dads today, and i saw you on the news.you have a lovely home. my dad and my nan (angela) speak alot about you.i’ve heard your music, me and my friends love it!!I met you once or twice when i was younger.i haven’t been to ireland in about ten years, but i must come over with my dad.Would like to meet u again.david ring.
please give me your dates and venue for Fort William 2010.
Enjoyed your music at Blarney inJune 2010
thank you