hoopoe’s fifty-eight comments

The last time I went to Hobans on a Friday everything was quiet - about 2 customers in the bar, so best to phone first I’d say. more…

I must try to get to you all again soon - it’s a bit of a hike from Ballymote though…. more…

It starts off being a social occasion, and it’s regarded as ‘funny’ when someone gets drunk. Eventually, as people age, the social aspect fades, and the drinker starts to confuse his ‘pub friends’ with his real friends. more…

Can be a little difficult to find - If you have a satnav, enter road number L1009. more…

Well the question I asked certainly prompted loads of comments! If you think of a classical orchestra, the players have sheet music, but it certainly wouldn’t be acceptable for a virtuoso soloist to have a music stand in front of them. more…

I’ve come across this prejudice time and time again. more…

Session starts around 10pm. more…

Yes, I agree. It’s not a session at all. Don’t go there any more. Neither do many local trad. musicians I know. more…

Whenever I go there, it’s good - friendly. Don’t get there too often, though, as it’s miles away (from me). more…

It was all just naive, youthful delusions of grandeur…Interesting read though! more…