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NOTE:
Hey there - it's Darren and Dom here. So...we want to let you know that last week was the last episode (Ep 94) of the Blarney Pilgrims Podcast for now. We've come to a point where we've both decided to take a long pause and focus on a few other things. Knowing how much the podcast means to you all, it's a decision we've been really reluctant to take. What we DO know is how massively grateful we are for every text, every thumbs up, every raised eyebrow of support we've had over the past two years. You are all legends, and we're forever in your debt. Thanks especially to everyone who's become a Patron Saint and supported us through the toughest of economic times, and thanks most especially to the musicians. To those who have been so generous to share their tunes and stories with us, and to those who've welcomed us into pub sessions and festival gatherings and house sessions and campsite sessions. Wherever in the world we've chatted with players of the music, we've been made to feel like lifelong pals. It's a testament to the open heartedness of the communities who keep the music going wherever they are, and we can't thank you all enough. We hope this archive will remain of use to people even as we're taking a pause. So - please do stay in touch, don't be a stranger, and if you see us out and about, do say hello. And we'll see you when we see you. Dom and Darren.
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NOTE:
Hey there - it's Darren and Dom here. So...we want to let you know that last week was the last episode (Ep 94) of the Blarney Pilgrims Podcast for now. We've come to a point where we've both decided to take a long pause and focus on a few other things. Knowing how much the podcast means to you all, it's a decision we've been really reluctant to take. What we DO know is how massively grateful we are for every text, every thumbs up, every raised eyebrow of support we've had over the past two years. You are all legends, and we're forever in your debt. Thanks especially to everyone who's become a Patron Saint and supported us through the toughest of economic times, and thanks most especially to the musicians. To those who have been so generous to share their tunes and stories with us, and to those who've welcomed us into pub sessions and festival gatherings and house sessions and campsite sessions. Wherever in the world we've chatted with players of the music, we've been made to feel like lifelong pals. It's a testament to the open heartedness of the communities who keep the music going wherever they are, and we can't thank you all enough. We hope this archive will remain of use to people even as we're taking a pause. So - please do stay in touch, don't be a stranger, and if you see us out and about, do say hello. And we'll see you when we see you. Dom and Darren.
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  <itunes:subtitle>Stiff Little Fingers, punk rock, rebel songs and finding your tribe. Getting your head shard. Good listening makes good music. An Achill Island session and a musical awakening. Losing good friends and finding solace in music. GameStop, countercultures, DIY creativity, Inflammable Material, and of course, The Irish Mandolin... 1-2-3-4! </itunes:subtitle>
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In this episode Aidan plays:
My Singing Bird / The Bird In The Bush
Junior Crehans / Nightcap
McQuillans Hill (Original) 
Michael Gregory's (Original) 
Kilnamona Barndance (From the playing of Martin Hayes)
To listen, stream or download simply click a link below:
Our website: https://blarneypilgrims.com
iTunes: https://apple.co/2A6tUPm
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/3cPTkis
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3eIwBFy
Or alternatively, simply search your favourite podcast app for the Blarney Pilgrims.
Please make sure you head over to Aidan's website, it's well worth the visit: https://theirishmandolin.com/
While you're at it make sure you follow Aidan on Twitter: @TheMandolin
--
I bloody loved this chat Aidan. Thank you so much for sharing your stories, your tunes and for being the kick up the arse I needed to finally listen to The Stiffs. 
Legend! 
mandolinfluencer
D
--
Become a Patron Saint of the Blarney Pilgrims Podcast.
We want the podcast to be free to listen to for as many people as possible. But without the support from at least some of you we couldn’t keep putting out an episode a week. That’s why we’re asking you to become a Patron (Saint) of the podcast. www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims
So, for the price of a pint, or a half pint for that matter, you can help keep this show on the road and be safe in the knowledge you have a halo above your head.
For your good deed you will secure your place in traditional Irish music podcast heaven. But most importantly, you’ll have helped pay for the other 99% of listeners that don’t or can’t chip in.
And that, my friend, is a hell-of-a-nice thing to do.
Darren &amp;amp; Dom
www.blarneypilgrims.com
www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims
www.facebook.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast
www.instagram.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast
www.twitter.com/BlarneyPodcast 
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<p>In this episode Aidan plays:</p>

<p>My Singing Bird / The Bird In The Bush<br>
Junior Crehans / Nightcap<br>
McQuillans Hill (Original) <br>
Michael Gregory&#39;s (Original) <br>
Kilnamona Barndance (From the playing of Martin Hayes)</p>

<p>To listen, stream or download simply click a link below:</p>

<p>Our website: <a href="https://blarneypilgrims.com" rel="nofollow">https://blarneypilgrims.com</a><br>
iTunes: <a href="https://apple.co/2A6tUPm" rel="nofollow">https://apple.co/2A6tUPm</a><br>
Google Podcasts: <a href="http://bit.ly/3cPTkis" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/3cPTkis</a><br>
Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3eIwBFy" rel="nofollow">https://spoti.fi/3eIwBFy</a></p>

<p>Or alternatively, simply search your favourite podcast app for the Blarney Pilgrims.</p>

<p>Please make sure you head over to Aidan&#39;s website, it&#39;s well worth the visit: <a href="https://theirishmandolin.com/" rel="nofollow">https://theirishmandolin.com/</a></p>

<p>While you&#39;re at it make sure you follow Aidan on Twitter: @TheMandolin</p>

<p>--</p>

<p>I bloody loved this chat Aidan. Thank you so much for sharing your stories, your tunes and for being the kick up the arse I needed to finally listen to The Stiffs. </p>

<p>Legend! </p>

<h1>mandolinfluencer</h1>

<p>D</p>

<p>--</p>

<p>Become a Patron Saint of the Blarney Pilgrims Podcast.</p>

<p>We want the podcast to be free to listen to for as many people as possible. But without the support from at least some of you we couldn’t keep putting out an episode a week. That’s why we’re asking you to become a Patron (Saint) of the podcast. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims" rel="nofollow">www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims</a></p>

<p>So, for the price of a pint, or a half pint for that matter, you can help keep this show on the road and be safe in the knowledge you have a halo above your head.</p>

<p>For your good deed you will secure your place in traditional Irish music podcast heaven. But most importantly, you’ll have helped pay for the other 99% of listeners that don’t or can’t chip in.</p>

<p>And that, my friend, is a hell-of-a-nice thing to do.</p>

<p>Darren &amp; Dom</p>

<p><a href="http://www.blarneypilgrims.com" rel="nofollow">www.blarneypilgrims.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims" rel="nofollow">www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims</a><br>
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast</a><br>
<a href="http://www.instagram.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast</a><br>
<a href="http://www.twitter.com/BlarneyPodcast" rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/BlarneyPodcast</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Stiff Little Fingers, punk rock, rebel songs and finding your tribe. Getting your head shard. Good listening makes good music. An Achill Island session and a musical awakening. Losing good friends and finding solace in music. GameStop, countercultures, DIY creativity, Inflammable Material, and of course, The Irish Mandolin... 1-2-3-4! </p>

<p>In this episode Aidan plays:</p>

<p>My Singing Bird / The Bird In The Bush<br>
Junior Crehans / Nightcap<br>
McQuillans Hill (Original) <br>
Michael Gregory&#39;s (Original) <br>
Kilnamona Barndance (From the playing of Martin Hayes)</p>

<p>To listen, stream or download simply click a link below:</p>

<p>Our website: <a href="https://blarneypilgrims.com" rel="nofollow">https://blarneypilgrims.com</a><br>
iTunes: <a href="https://apple.co/2A6tUPm" rel="nofollow">https://apple.co/2A6tUPm</a><br>
Google Podcasts: <a href="http://bit.ly/3cPTkis" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/3cPTkis</a><br>
Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/3eIwBFy" rel="nofollow">https://spoti.fi/3eIwBFy</a></p>

<p>Or alternatively, simply search your favourite podcast app for the Blarney Pilgrims.</p>

<p>Please make sure you head over to Aidan&#39;s website, it&#39;s well worth the visit: <a href="https://theirishmandolin.com/" rel="nofollow">https://theirishmandolin.com/</a></p>

<p>While you&#39;re at it make sure you follow Aidan on Twitter: @TheMandolin</p>

<p>--</p>

<p>I bloody loved this chat Aidan. Thank you so much for sharing your stories, your tunes and for being the kick up the arse I needed to finally listen to The Stiffs. </p>

<p>Legend! </p>

<h1>mandolinfluencer</h1>

<p>D</p>

<p>--</p>

<p>Become a Patron Saint of the Blarney Pilgrims Podcast.</p>

<p>We want the podcast to be free to listen to for as many people as possible. But without the support from at least some of you we couldn’t keep putting out an episode a week. That’s why we’re asking you to become a Patron (Saint) of the podcast. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims" rel="nofollow">www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims</a></p>

<p>So, for the price of a pint, or a half pint for that matter, you can help keep this show on the road and be safe in the knowledge you have a halo above your head.</p>

<p>For your good deed you will secure your place in traditional Irish music podcast heaven. But most importantly, you’ll have helped pay for the other 99% of listeners that don’t or can’t chip in.</p>

<p>And that, my friend, is a hell-of-a-nice thing to do.</p>

<p>Darren &amp; Dom</p>

<p><a href="http://www.blarneypilgrims.com" rel="nofollow">www.blarneypilgrims.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims" rel="nofollow">www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims</a><br>
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast</a><br>
<a href="http://www.instagram.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast</a><br>
<a href="http://www.twitter.com/BlarneyPodcast" rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/BlarneyPodcast</a></p>]]>
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