ORDER “The Humours of Ennistymon”
- By Davoc
- 13 October, 2012
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The Humours of Ennistymon is the debut album from tin whistle player Davoc Rynne. He gathered some family and friends in the Courthouse Studio in Ennistymon recently. Great tunes with … Continue Reading →
The Humours of Ennistymon
- By Davoc
- 19 September, 2012
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It is 1952 I am cycling to my piano music classes with “Madam” Dunne in the townland of Firmount about three miles from the village of Prosperous in County Kildare. … Continue Reading →
Cappoquin – Ceapach Choinn (Conn’s Plot)
- By Davoc
- 17 September, 2012
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Cappoquin – Ceapach Choinn is in County Waterford and directly translated means Conn’s Plot. Even Joyce’s “Names and Places” does not know who Conn was. So the plot thickens! Ah … Continue Reading →
Barrowlands
- By Davoc
- 16 September, 2012
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Barrowlands God bless Shannon Airport, Ryanair, Prestwick and the Scottish commuter ‘Dart’ for the transportation of this old fan to Glasgow. And of course Anne, my lifetime minder who carried … Continue Reading →
Over The Edge
- By Davoc
- 13 January, 2011
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Published in In Dublin on 16th June 1983 One day, Davoc Rynne couldn’t take it anymore. The pub was quiet. Conversation was at low ebb. People in the kitchen were … Continue Reading →
On The Road
- By Davoc
- 4 March, 2009
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We are on the road again heading west and there is an air of excitement in the car. Far off fields are definitely greener and around every corner another surprise. … Continue Reading →
Hold On! Don't Throw that away!
- By Davoc
- 4 March, 2009
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Hold on! Think before you light the fire with that piece of paper! What? I’m not trying to be funny – this is serious. Most people realise that there is … Continue Reading →