I just wondered if you'd like to know that Jim McPhillips' daughter (that's me) will be singing in the Fleadh Cheoil in three weeks' time.
I'm competing in the Ladies' Ballads - in English, and also in Irish - and these always take place on the Sunday afternoon.
So that will be on the 19th August this time.
I was a regular in the 'Bridge every summer when I was growing up and still keep in touch with a few good friends there.
In 1979 I sang in the Cavan Song Contest with "Butlersbridge, My Home" - words by Paddy Connors, Jim's cousin, and music composed by myself.
Jim is no longer with us, sadly, but I remember that he had a lovely singing voice - as did his brother Seán. Their other two brothers, Paddy and Eddie, played accordion, so it was a very musical family.
Which is where I obviously get my voice from!
Anyway, if there are any Butlersbridgians who remember Jim McPhillips - or even me! - it would be really lovely to see them on the day.
I'm sure I'd sing better with a supporter or two!
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