Clannad & Moya Brennan News

I had the honour of attending the sanctuary concert, and have never found better hospitality than that which I was given so wilfully at Glenstal Abbey by Fr. Joseph McGilloway OSB (Sanctuary producer) and The Monks of Glenstal who were so friendly and put me up! I’ve kept a wee diary in my head, so here’s what happened.

I arrived at Glenstal on Thursday night, and was greeted by Fr. Joseph and met Nassau Royal (David), Eoin Ó Súilleabháin, James O’Brien-Moran and another student (whose name will come to me!). The school has such talented musicians!

On the Saturday I attended mass and had a chat with some of the other amazing musicians. I was completely star-struck! On Sunday I had the privilege of being at the rehearsals and had a lovely chat with Alyth (who I first seen live 13 years ago!!… but I’m not supposed to tell anyone xD). I also had a chat with Moya and Tim who were so so welcoming as usual and heard Moya perform ‘Stand Beside Me’, composed by Fr. Columba. It was one of my favourite concerts of all time, and I still can’t stop smiling. It was such a beautiful night!

Here’s the setlist:
01. Mhorag’s Na Horo Gheallaidh – Moya, Noirin, Eoin, Micheal & Nassau Royal
02. Planxty Glenstal – Tonnta Harp Ensemble
03. Marks – Rob Hope (from Seneca)
04. Cello solo – Unknown
05. Mio babbino Caro – Cara O’Sullivan
06. I’ll Walk Beside You – Cara O’Sullivan
07. Uileann Pipe solo – Jimmy O’Brien-Moran
08. Traditional Set – Full Set
09. Guitar solo – David Hope
10. A New Day – Helena Byrne
11. Take Me Now – James O’Brien-Moran
12. Omne Die – Schola & Moya Brennan

20 minute interval

13a. Omne Die (Remix) – Patrick Cross
13b. Organ Improvisation – Br. Cyprian love OSB
13c. Mouth Music (Puirt a’ Beul) – Alyth
13d. Traditional set – Full Set
14. Stand Beside Me – Moya Brennan
15. AMEN – Noirin Ni Riain and Sons
16. The Swan – Tonnta
17. Angels Gaurd Thee – Cara O’Sullivan
18. O Sole Mio – Cara O’Sullivan
19. Eskimo – Daniel Murray
20. How Can I Keep From Singing? – Everyone (Moya, Noirin & Cara solo verses)

Encore
21. Hallelujah – Unknown (Everyone & Audience on Chorus)

The album covers are stunning (photo/set by Mella Travers and design by Tim Jarvis), you can now view them (and launch pictures!) on the Sanctuary MySpace site. The word ‘Tearmann’ on the inner cover is Gaelic for ‘sanctuary’. It is such an AMAZING album for three charities that need our support, so head over to MySpace and get buying! (&grab one for a friend!).

Finally: We’ve added some photos of the Glenstal grounds and castle to our gallery!