Moynihan's Irish Bar - Madeira

Feb 2008 - Apr 2010 - Madeira, Portugal

Time to reminisce, once again, about my time as a regular entertainer at Moynihan's.  I miss the place, the laughs, the music, the people, the craic, but most importantly, I miss how it made me feel, especially on good nights;

Sinead Moynihan's first and last performance..

...on her orders! Sinead was the life and soul

 of the place. Great host, not so great a singer

Brazilian singer Lidiane. Great sultry voice

Martin's version of "Ziggy" always

 delighted the crowd

Three's a crowd? not at all. Fab trio

Fantastic to sing with my bro, great

harmonies of voice  and mind

Taedhg Moynihan was a regular on

stage, great Irish voice and an even

better landlord

I  miss Madeira...the weather...the people...the food and drink...the regular "road trips"...the way of life...the stunning views...the luscious greenery...the strolls in town over immaculately laid mosaic pavements...

Simply stunning, 'nuff said.  Hope to see you again in April...muah

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this time last year...

...I was in Madeira doing my regular gigs at Moynihan's Irish Bar and enjoying almost all-year-round summer. I do miss it and can't wait to return for a well deserved break. I especially miss the beach strolls with Madeleine in Porto Santo and the swimming in Ponta Gorda.

Martin singing "Ziggy"

We had some great nights when the music didn't stop and I burned some serious calories. Just as well I replaced lost calories with pints and pints of Guinness. And when DD and Ivo turned up it was even better.

I had to put up with over-friendly hecklers...

and howling  from "rent-a-crowd" fans

Stefan and my boy Mattie were regulars. Is that

 not the most beautiful little boy ever?

I went through some tough times also, including a marriage break-up, but over all it was a great experience that I wouldn't miss for the world. I lived alone for a while, the first time in my adult life! A first for me and an invaluable lesson.

But the most cherished memory of all from Moynihan's, is the meeting and falling in love with a beautiful Swedish girl.

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Min älskling, Madeleine

Kommer hem snart, Madeleine, jag saknar dig så mycket. Du är allt jag vill ha i julklapp och allt mer.
xx