I have just discovered 'Beoga' as you can see from the picture above. Classy, powerful and 100% Irish. I had never heard of them before and now I am a fan. 'The Craic Hooers' were also there and the three girls ( Sharon, Avril and Michelle) went down a bomb. They have picked up quite a following and their cd is very good. They sang a song in Irish which they composed, called 'Cóilín, Padraig, Séamus' . It was about the imigrant in Australia, which they dedicated to me. I was honoured but did not get a chance to ask them for a copy of the words. I also forgot to get my photo with them for this blog. I will have to catch up with them in Ireland if i don't bump into them again before I go. Bhan Tre from The Koroit Irish Festival were also there and one of them told me that I sang very well in The Danny Boy Competition, she was obviously in the audience in Koroit, and drunk to boot (only kidding!) Claymore were again a big hit and Oisin and I got to catch up twice more with John Spillane. The jokes, though the same got funnier. It is very much the sense of entertainment and atmosphere with John rather than just the songs. The Message, Gary Og and The Borderers were other highlights. The Bushwackers weren't bad either. It was nice to spend some time with Oisin and the venue was not as vast as Port Fairy and you had a better choice of food as there were many restaurents just across the road from the main arena. The weather was cold and we needed jackets and coats. Indeed there were large heaters heating all the venues. I was so glad that I went. I was originally supposed to stay with Ruth, a friend from 2007 but that fell through. It was too late to get accommodation but luckily I contacted Janet who is also on exchange and lives nearby. We were able to stay with her. She and her son Lee went on Saturday and being Scottish enjoyed the various artists. Janet was a great host and we look forward to seeing her in Warrnambool soon. I must organise a weekend for the gang of exchangees...
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