With the exception of Custys in Ennis, has this industry entirely moved online? Or are there some little gems still out there? Can't remember the last time i bought a CD in a shop!
mcneilswww.mcneillsirishmusic.com is the website of J. McNeill Musical Instruments Est.1834, a business started in that year by John McNeill (1800-1880) from Balbriggan.
McNeill’s has supplied the needs of untold musicians over the years since then, and past customers are known to have included such worthies as George Bernard Shaw, Dr. Sigerson (of UCD and GAA Sigerson Cup fame) and poet Austin Clarke (who wrote about his youthful visits to the shop in his memoirs).
The business, then at 140, Capel Street, Dublin 1, was acquired by well-known traditional instrument specialist Stephen Chambers in 1990, and since then it has catered mainly for Irish traditional, folk and Celtic music, supplying players of all standards, including many leading performers, with fine instruments.
In 2004 McNeill’s Music Shop relocated to Co. Clare (a County famous for its traditions of music, song and dance), originally to Kilrush and more recently to Miltown Malbay. It is now located next door to Friel's (though it says Lynch over the door) famous music pub, where Willie Clancy himself used to play.
McNeills is next to Friel's (Lynch above the door) in Miltown MalbayContact details:
Stephen Chambers (Proprietor)
J.McNeill Musical Instruments Est.1834
Miltown Malbay
Co. Clare, Ireland
In the US, it seems that way. I am assuming we are talking CD's here though increasingly, unless you consider Sam Ash or Guitar Center sources of musical instruments, it also applies to instrument shops.
Eventhe ones that are left make their living on the internet.
@music reader, McNeil's on Capel st has been re-opened as a pub downstairs and music shop upstairs. As for CDs in Dublin there is the aforementioned Claddagh as well as Celtic Note and in recent times Tower and HMV have begun to keep a fairly good stock of trad CDs usually for sale at lower prices than those of Claddagh and Celtic Note. Yet, sometimes I would rather go to Claddagh because they are a stalwart of the Dublin trad scene even if it means spending more.
Boe's Strings in Frederick Maryland carries a nice selection of CD's as well books and acoustic string instruments new and used. He also plays tenor banjo and hosts our Thursday night sessions.
I like Siopa Ceol an Daingin (Dingle Music Shop) run by Michael Herlihy and Caitriona Nolan. It has lots of local stuff. There is also a CD store close to the church in Dingle that carries some nice stuff. I have purchased may CD from Powell in Galway. Still love Custy's and Claddah the best.
CIC Records was operating in Indreabhán just off the road from Galway to Carraroe last time I was in Ireland(2007). You go through Spiddal. Ah sure you can't miss it! Well you can and I did but I eventually found it .Heaps of Irish language materials and some gems of CDs/DVDs/Books . The lady there seemed to know an awful lot about her merchandise. The one in Doolin, and McQuiad's in Nenagh,Tipperary are very good.
Irish Music Shops
Irish Music Shops
With the exception of Custys in Ennis, has this industry entirely moved online? Or are there some little gems still out there? Can't remember the last time i bought a CD in a shop!
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by sceach i mbéal bearna
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In Scotland, for mainly but not exclusively Scottish, there is Coda in Edinburgh and Celtic Chords in Stonehaven - I'm sure there are plenty more
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by Bren
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well theres tom cussens in clarinbridge banjo
dave boyle banjo maker in leixslip
crehans in drumcondra for a fiddle
and good few more
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by alim010
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Traditional Music Shop in Doolin
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by primrose lass
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mcneilswww.mcneillsirishmusic.com is the website of J. McNeill Musical Instruments Est.1834, a business started in that year by John McNeill (1800-1880) from Balbriggan.
McNeill’s has supplied the needs of untold musicians over the years since then, and past customers are known to have included such worthies as George Bernard Shaw, Dr. Sigerson (of UCD and GAA Sigerson Cup fame) and poet Austin Clarke (who wrote about his youthful visits to the shop in his memoirs).
The business, then at 140, Capel Street, Dublin 1, was acquired by well-known traditional instrument specialist Stephen Chambers in 1990, and since then it has catered mainly for Irish traditional, folk and Celtic music, supplying players of all standards, including many leading performers, with fine instruments.
In 2004 McNeill’s Music Shop relocated to Co. Clare (a County famous for its traditions of music, song and dance), originally to Kilrush and more recently to Miltown Malbay. It is now located next door to Friel's (though it says Lynch over the door) famous music pub, where Willie Clancy himself used to play.
McNeills is next to Friel's (Lynch above the door) in Miltown MalbayContact details:
Stephen Chambers (Proprietor)
J.McNeill Musical Instruments Est.1834
Miltown Malbay
Co. Clare, Ireland
run by my old friend stephen chambers
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by Dick Miles
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I wouldn't call Dave Boyles house a shop, he works from his kitchen ;)
Claddagh records, A great shop.
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by sherryc
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Noel McQuaids traditional music shop. Its in Pearse st, Nenagh, Co.Tipperary. Great shop. Well worth a visit.
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by Pio Ryan
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In the US, it seems that way. I am assuming we are talking CD's here though increasingly, unless you consider Sam Ash or Guitar Center sources of musical instruments, it also applies to instrument shops.
Eventhe ones that are left make their living on the internet.
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by zippydw
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@music reader, McNeil's on Capel st has been re-opened as a pub downstairs and music shop upstairs. As for CDs in Dublin there is the aforementioned Claddagh as well as Celtic Note and in recent times Tower and HMV have begun to keep a fairly good stock of trad CDs usually for sale at lower prices than those of Claddagh and Celtic Note. Yet, sometimes I would rather go to Claddagh because they are a stalwart of the Dublin trad scene even if it means spending more.
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by Why Bother?
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'Minstrel Music' in Wexford Town, Ireland, owned by Trad Fiddle player John Roche.
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by Free Reed
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Boe's Strings in Frederick Maryland carries a nice selection of CD's as well books and acoustic string instruments new and used. He also plays tenor banjo and hosts our Thursday night sessions.
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by Boots MacAllen
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I like Siopa Ceol an Daingin (Dingle Music Shop) run by Michael Herlihy and Caitriona Nolan. It has lots of local stuff. There is also a CD store close to the church in Dingle that carries some nice stuff. I have purchased may CD from Powell in Galway. Still love Custy's and Claddah the best.
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by CDNMoose
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many
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by CDNMoose
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Melody Maker and Ward's in Donegal town--Melody Maker for cds and Ward's for instruments. They're right next to each other, one upstairs, one down.
Galway Trader in Seattle has a good selection of cds.
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by Ann M.
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The soundz of music
Kenmare, co. Kerry
# Posted on November 1st 2010 by cathycook
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CIC Records was operating in Indreabhán just off the road from Galway to Carraroe last time I was in Ireland(2007). You go through Spiddal. Ah sure you can't miss it! Well you can and I did but I eventually found it .Heaps of Irish language materials and some gems of CDs/DVDs/Books . The lady there seemed to know an awful lot about her merchandise. The one in Doolin, and McQuiad's in Nenagh,Tipperary are very good.
# Posted on November 2nd 2010 by Tony O'Rourke
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McQuaid's.
# Posted on November 2nd 2010 by Tony O'Rourke