The book is pretty much sold out. Its no longer possible to order online here, sorry.

To request a copy, please phone Ollie Byrnes direct: 087 2244652

Thank you.

Ollie Byrnes’ new book on the history of music in Ennis and Clare is called ‘On the Boards’

It’s Ollie’s 13^th title, and having been immersed in music all his life, this one was coming. A vast tome, it is now ONLY available in hardback, with each copy signed by the author. This book has over 500 pages & 400 photographs and is already becoming a collector’s item - and the ultimate Christmas present.

It launched on October 10^th in Ennis to over 300 people and has since been deemed a huge success by musicians and the media.

Scores of players, singers, dancers and performers have been interviewed - many of them offering photographs which had never been seen before. All genres of music are covered: from the Big Bands of the early 1950’s, into Skiffle, through the Showbands at Paddy Con’s Hall in the 1960’s, on into the rock scene, right up to the present time.

Naturally, traditional Irish Music features strongly – reflecting Ollie’s family background in Comhaltas. There are written contributions from musicians and “In Conversation” pieces with scores of our past and present musical heroes.

There are compact histories of both Ennis Musical Society and Ennis Brass Band as well as an overview of the all the festivals which took place this last 50 years. And way more..!

Ollie’s objective has been to make a written and photographic record of the music of our town - and county - during our wonderful lifetime.

He has done it.

"On the Boards" by Ollie Byrnes (Music in Ennis from 1950)

Ollie Byrnes

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