<![CDATA[The Séamus Connolly Collection of Irish Music]]> https://connollymusiccollection.bc.edu/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=46&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Nugent%2C+Larry+&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CIdentifier&sort_dir=d&output=rss2 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:41:56 -0700 burnsref@bc.edu (The Séamus Connolly Collection of Irish Music) Boston College Libraries Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Emmet's Double]]> https://connollymusiccollection.bc.edu/document/672

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Emmet is Seán Óg Nugent's twin brother, and their father Larry Nugent composed this tune (Seán has his own tune in this collection). The young Nugent twins are well-placed to carry on the great family legacy of Irish music.

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09-16_Emmets_Double-Reel.pdf
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<![CDATA[Seán Óg]]> https://connollymusiccollection.bc.edu/document/660

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Another composition of Larry Nugent, who plays a reel named for one of his twin sons, Seán. The contribution of the boy's father and his grandfather, Sean Nugent Sr., to Irish music and culture will have a lasting impact. Let's hope that Seán Óg and his brother Emmet carry on the family tradition.

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08-23_Sean_Og-Reel.pdf
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<![CDATA[Peggy Monaghan's]]> https://connollymusiccollection.bc.edu/document/622

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Peggy Monaghan was Sean Nugent's sister, and he honoured her with this fine reel. It is played here by his son Larry Nugent. Thanks, Larry, for the tunes!

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Séamus Connolly
Boston College Libraries
05-17_Peggy_Monaghans-Reel.pdf
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Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:43:19 -0800
<![CDATA[Longing for Peace, A]]> https://connollymusiccollection.bc.edu/document/395

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Another of Sean Nugent's compositions is the slow air appropriately titled 'A Longing for Peace'. How happy Sean would be were he with us today, to know that the struggle is almost over and we now have peace again in 'Dear Old Ireland'. The tune is beautifully played with emotion by Larry Nugent, Sean's son. It can also be heard on Larry's fine recording Traditional Irish Music on Flute and Tinwhistle, on the Shanachie label.

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Séamus Connolly
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02-24_A_Longing_for_Peace-Air.pdf
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<![CDATA[Minnie's Favourite]]> https://connollymusiccollection.bc.edu/document/588

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Here, we hear one of Sean Nugent's many fine compositions, played by his son, Larry. Sean named it for his sister, Minnie.

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Séamus Connolly
Boston College Libraries
02-23_Minnies_Favorite-Reel.pdf
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Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:43:18 -0800
<![CDATA[Magherafelt May Fair]]> https://connollymusiccollection.bc.edu/document/542

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The Pride of Erin Céilí Band, led by All-Ireland fiddle champion Sean Nugent, was held in high esteem throughout Ireland. Sean, from Lack in County Fermanagh, was a vibrant, energetic, and fun-loving man who adored the music. On a recording issued by Outlet Records in 1977, he and the band played this great march. The lyrics of this song, sung by Sean's daughter Rosemary in her County Fermanagh accent, give us a clear picture of the Magherafelt May Fair:

'I am a nice wee bouncing girl,
And my age it is scarce sixteen,
And when I'm dressed all in my best
Sure I look like any queen...

On the first of May I will make my way,
To the Magherafelt May Fair...

My mother cautioned me going out
Do not stay long in town
For if you do, your father and I,
On you we will surely frown.
Be sure to shun bad company
And of young men beware,
How nice you be, don't make too free
At the Magherafelt May Fair!'

Listening to those All-Ireland champion band members play along with Rosemary's singing, one can sense the exuberance and pride that they felt playing their music. For this collection, the march is played by Sean Nugent's son Larry on the flute, accompanied by Pat Broaders on the bouzouki.

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Séamus Connolly
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02-05_Magherafelt_May_Fair-March.pdf
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