Johnny Patterson Tribute Homepage

Declan & Mick want to say a huge THANK YOU ... to absolutely everyone involved in the staging of Johnny Patterson - The Musical. (both in 2009 & 2010) I hope everyone will understand if we single out Oliver Hurley... for his patience, good humour and inspirational directing skills. ...but to every one of you, stage crew, cast & chorus, sound, lights, band, costume, make up, front of house, sales and publicity... your hard work and commitment is not taken for granted. ...BUT EVEN MORE IMPORTANTLY... to all our wonderful audiences, both in Clare and Kerry thank you all so very much for giving our team such a memorable week. Lastly. but most certainly not least, thanks go to Gary and Mary who, along with their staff, made us so welcome in Peppers Bar, Feakle.

The Stone Outside Dan Murphy's Door -- Met Her In The Garden Where The Praties Grow -- Goodbye Johnny Dear -- Biddy Donoghue -- Off To Philadelphia In The Morning - The Dingle Puck Goat -- Question... What do all these songs have in common?
Answer... They were all written by - The Rambler from Clare - AKA - The Irish Singing Clown - JOHNNY PATTERSON
Check out Clare FM radio interview . Paula Carrol's Trad. Music Show runs for 2 hours... her interview with the Johnny Patterson team in Peppers Bar, Feakle is at the top of the second hour. First... CLICK HERE... and then follow the top link:- Play Clare FM trad archive
NEW CD STOCKISTS CLARE & KERRY NEW CD STOCKISTS CLARE & KERRY
2010 Dates		JOHNNY'S HEADING HOME! We are delighted to announce that one of our 2010 dates is a performance in the village where the great Johnny Patterson was born. We are very grateful to Gary Pepper for inviting us to perform in the marquee at Pepper's Bar in Feakle, County Clare.
Killorglin: 20th, 21st & 22nd July Feakle: 24th July
Click the photo for Peppers Bar web-site.	Peppers Bar in Feakle, County Clare celebrates it's bicentenary this year. Click here for info on the Feakle Trad Festival	Johnny Patterson THE MUSICAL	A special moment. Following our opening night in 2009, the late (and greatly missed) Pa Houlihan presented Duncan Patterson with picture of his great-grandfather...The Irish Singing Clown.

2010... and we are back in business. Please visit the CD page to check availability of our 'SONGS FROM THE SHOW' CD
Johnny Patterson, The Irish Singing Clown A MUSICAL, DEVISED & CREATED BY DECLAN MANGAN & MICK JONES.
The script-writer is Killorglin's very own Declan Mangan and the show features many of John Patterson's best known songs. Mick Jones supplied fresh arrangements of Patterson's old favourites and composed original new songs to complete the story. The musical is dedicated to Pa Houlihan, the much loved local historian who passed away peacefully at his home in Killorglin (Feb 2010). It was Pa who started the ball rolling by suggesting to Declan that there should be a tribute to the original 'Irish Singing Clown'. We are delighted to announce that the lead role is to be played by Muiris Crowley. Muiris will be supported by a strong cast which includes Karen McGillycuddy and Irene Kavanagh. (click here for more details on the cast). Not only have Declan and Mick the luxury of being able to draw on the wealth of acting and musical talent that abounds in Killorglin, but they have also secured the skills of Oliver Hurley, who has agreed to direct the show; and Jackie O'Mahoney who will mastermind the choreography. Oliver's reputation is known and respected far beyond the Kerry county boundary. Both Oliver and Jackie have been involved with countless successful productions at Siamsa Tire in Tralee. Special thanks go to:
Kerry County Council	Killorglin Credit Union	Killorglin Pantomime Group