Songs from the Boro CD

The launch of the latest Moyvane CD called “Songs from the Boro” took place in the Marian Hall on Friday, December 9th. The CD was officially launched by Weeshie Fogarty and is a celebration of the musical and football traditions of the village. The CD Costs €10 and proceeds will be donated to Our Ladies Children’s Hospital in Dublin.

The CD was the brainchild of Jerry Brosnan, President of Moyvane GAA, and includes performances from Jerry, Eddie Stack, Eileen Cronin, Aine Cronin, Marie Mulvihill, Robert Stack and Eddie Walsh. 28 All Ireland medals are associated with the performers (23 Senior, 2 U21, 3 Minor).

Local Shops which will be selling Songs from the Boro

• Moyvane — Molly Nolan’s Shop, Brosnan’s Bar (068-49322), Eddie Stack’s Butchers
• Listowel — JK Sports (068-23022)
• Tralee — Lee Records (+353-66-7127589), Stoker’s Lodge (+353-66-7120139)

CD Track Listing

1. The Boro and the Gleann – Jerry Brosnan
   Written by Cormac O’ Leary
   Moyvane v Listowel – 1945
   North Kerry Intermediate Championship Football Final
   
   
2. Newtown v Faha – Eddie Stack
   Written by Paddy Enright
   Moyvane v Faha – 1925
   First North Kerry Senior Football Championship Final
   
   
3. Kerry’s 21st All-Ireland – Eileen Cronin (Poem)
   Written by Cormac O’ Leary
   Kerry v Offaly – 1969
   All Ireland Senior Football Championship Final
   
   
4. 1924 All Ireland – Robert Stack
   Written by Paddy O’ Connor (P.C)
   Kerry v Dublin – 1924
   All Ireland Senior Football Championship Final
   
   
5. The Rose of Ciarrai – Aine Cronin
   Written by Unknown
   An appraisal of Kerry Footballers from the 1900’s to the 1950’s
   
   
6. Before the Battle – Eddie Walsh (Poem)
   Written by Paddy O’ Connor (P.C)
   Kerry v Monaghan – 1920
   A lead up to the All Ireland Senior Football Championship Final
   
   
7. Con Brosnan Cup – Marie Mulvihill
   Written by Cormac O’ Leary
   Moyvane v Ardfert – 1982
   County Junior Championship Football Final
   
   
8. Newtown v Tarbert – Eddie Stack
   Written by Paddy Enright
   Moyvane v Tarbert – 1930
   North Kerry Senior Football Championship Final
   
   
9. This Field – Eileen Cronin (Poem)
   Written by Dan Keane
   A poem written in the memory of Con Brosnan for the opening of Con Brosnan Park, Moyvane in 1984
   
   
10. 1975 All Ireland – Aine Cronin
    Written by Cormac O’ Leary
    Kerry v Dublin – 1975
    All Ireland Senior Football Championship Final
    
    
11. Dainty Man – Jerry Brosnan
    Written by Paddy O’ Connor (P.C)
    This is a song that was written for Dainty Man’s victory in the first Coursing Derby in 1930. The greyhound was owned by local blacksmith Tom O’ Connor. Note: Dr. Jim Brosnan was born on the day that Dainty Man won the Derby.
    

Performers on the CD

• Jerry Brosnan
  Father Con – 6 All Ireland Senior Medals (1924, 1926, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932)
  Brother Jim – 2 All Ireland Senior Medals (1953, 1955)
  Brother Micheal – 1 All Ireland Senior Medal (1953), 1 All Ireland Minor Medal (1950)
  
  
• Robert Stack
  Father Bob – 6 All Ireland Senior Medals (1924, 1926, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932)
  
  
• Eddie Walsh
  Father Jack – 6 All Ireland Senior Medals (1924, 1926, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932)
  
  
• Marie Mulvihill
  Husband Johnny – 2 All Ireland Senior Medals (1978, 1975), 2 All Ireland U21 Medals (1976, 1977), 1 All Ireland Minor Medal (1975).
  Her Father Cormac wrote some of the songs on the CD.
  
  
• Eddie Stack
  Son Eamon – 1 All Ireland Minor Medal (1988)
  
  
• Eileen Cronin
  2 County Scór Recitation Medals
  1 All Ireland Drama Medal
  
  
• Aine Cronin
  1 Munster Scór Ballad Group Medal
  1 All Ireland Solo Singing Medal (Youth Club)