Boys Of The Lough

about

Boys of the Lough is a Scottish-Irish folk band. The band for their first album, called Boys of the Lough (1972) consisted of Aly Bain (born 1946, in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland) (fiddle), Cathal McConnell (born 1944, in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland) (flute), Dick Gaughan (born Richard Peter Gaughan, 1948, in Rutherglen, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland) vocals and guitar) and Robin Morton (born 1939, in Portadown, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland) (flute). Dick Gaughan left to pursue a solo career and Dave Richardson (born David Richardson, 1948, in Corbridge, Northumberland) (mandolin) joined. This line-up (without Dick Gaughan ) was constant for the next six albums. Dave Richardson was also a writer of new material. They played ensemble instrumentals and the occasional song, equally divided between traditional sources from Ireland and Scotland. Their 1978/79 tour was billed as their final tour. However, they returned a year later with Regrouped (1980). Robin Morton had left and the "Regrouped" line-up had three new members, including John Coakley (fiddle) who remained with the group for the next twelve years. Their 1980s sound also included Christy O'Leary from County Kerry (uilleann pipes), who had previously toured with De Dannan. During a car accident in Northumberland in 1983, Tich Richardson (guitar, bass) died. In 1992 Boys of the Lough played at Carnegie Hall. In 1993, the band released The Day Dawn. At about this time, John Coakley left the band. Se

top songs

albums

Sweet Rural Shade

Farewell And Remember Me

To Welcome Paddy Home

Live at Passim

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Shanachie Presents Irish Celebration

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Thousands Are Sailing - Irish Songs of Immigration

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Aly Bain & Friends

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The Fair Hills of Ireland

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Good Friends - Good Music

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Midwinter Night's Dream

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Good Friends — Good Music

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Thousands Are Sailing

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