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04/01/2024

Join us for óiche na mBan womens little christmas this saturday night the 6th of January with music by Johnny Fahy 😃

18/12/2023

Join us for the return of the legendary Seamie this Friday 22nd December.

16/05/2022

16/05/2022

The Pearse Holmes Memorial Traditional Music Weekend will take place this coming weekend starting Friday 20th May and continuing through Saturday 21 into Sunday 22 May. The weekend will be dedicated to the memory of the legendary musician and singer Sean Garvey from Caherciveen, Co. Kerry. Sean was due to be our special guest artist this weekend, but unfortunately passed away suddenly on the 6th of May last. However, we did have the pleasure of Sean's company last November when he stayed in Doohoma for a two week period while compiling a music schedule for a planned tour of Estonia with his co-artist from Estonia, Kart Johanson. Sean was from Barr Na Sráide, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry, the actual place that the famous Sigerson Clifford song ' The boys of Barr Na Sráide' was composed about, and when he sang this song which we had the pleasure of hearing on many occasions during his visit here, it was always an unforgettable event. He sang many more songs as well , each as good and unforgettable as the next. Their visit to Doohoma made a big impact on both Seán and Kart and Seán always repeatedly emphasized this when he rang us on a regular basis. He was very much looking forward to being with us again this weekend. Both Sean and Kart similarly made a big impact on all of us who met them here in Doohoma and we experienced an emotional reunion with Kart last week when she returned from Estonia to attend Seán's funeral and again visited us in Doohoma before returning to Estonia.

So this coming weekend's activities will be entirely dedicated to our late and great friend Sean Garvey.

Our Memorial weekend which will have traditional music song and dance will have all the best of our own native musicians and artists on show , and they will be joined by visiting artists and musicians from various parts of the country.

So come along this weekend. All are welcome to participate in the weekend music, or simply sit and enjoy the best of traditional Irish music song and dance .

16/03/2018

Join us this Saturday, St. Patricks night for "The Irish Knights" the premier social dancing band of the west of Ireland.
Also, Sunday night 18th March for our annual St. patricks weekend traditional music session.

04/12/2016

Pearse Holmes Memorial Traditional Music Weekend in association with Craobh Chlann Lir, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Friday 9th December - Sunday 11th December 2016

Join us at Trá Buí / Holmes , Doohoma this coming weekend Friday 9th - Sunday 11th December for the Trá Buí/ Pearse Holmes Memorial Traditional Music weekend. Get together will be Friday Night at 9pm - with a session of music by local and visiting musicians.

Saturday consists of a full programme of events which as always includes the best of Traditional music by visiting and local artists, as well as visiting and local dancers, storytellers and singers. Our main visiting artists this year include, Aidan Connolly, champion fiddle player, and Saileog Ní Cheannabháin , noted sean nós singer. Both Aidan and Saileog are regarded as, ' as good as it gets', in their resperctive fields, and both have recently released their own CD's. They will both do a mini launch of their CD's commencing at 7.30pm.

Also, on Saturday Night we have a special event, when we will re-live the traditional days of the Strawboys in Doohoma and remember those who participated in the strawboys in days gone by, notably amongst more, the great Anthony Deane who was the captain of the Doohoma Strawboys.
A talk on the history of the Strawboys will be given by Denis Gallagher, Curraun, Achill, who will recount the great association and interaction between the Doohoma and Curraun communities during the 1970's with regard to Strawboys. Denis will be accompanied by many more guests and friends from Achill on Saturday night. There will also be a special performance on the night by the Strawboys, an occasion not to be missed.

Saturday night will be capped off by a session of Traditional music, song and dance by many various performers with a special performance by our own local champion dancer, Liam Tighe.

We will wind down the weekend's proceeding with a ' Slán abhaile ' session of Traditional music commencing at 2pm on Sunday. We will also be welcoming our senior citizens later on Sunday evening for their annual Xmas Party celebration.

All in all, the coming weekend's celebration promises to be a memorable occasion, the best yet !, and in addition to all of those named above we will have many more surprise guests, artists, and characters of note for you to enjoy.

Join us !

09/08/2016

Prize giving takes place in Trá Bhuí following Cruinniú na mBád on Friday. Our King & Queen of The Ferry will be crowned....

Cruinniú na mBád Prize Giving Ceremony.
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08/08/2016

Races are filling up fast!! Limited spaces available, see below for details.

***IMPORTANT NOTICE***

Registration closes on Wednesday and races are filling up fast!!

Patrick Goonan Memorial Cup- Space for 3 crews left
Michael Gerard Reilly Memorial Cup- Limited spaces available
Tony Walsh Memorial Cup- Space for 2 crews left
Gala Cup (currach race)- CLOSED
Captain's Cup (currach race)- CLOSED
James Mangan Cup- Space for 2 crews left
The Ferry Cup (open boat)- Limited spaces available
Denny & Jimmy Masterson memorial Cup (open boat)- Space for 1 crew left
Youth Race- Space for 1 crew left
Novelty race entries can be taken on the day

Draw for boats takes place on Wednesday Night in Trá Bhuí, Holmes' of Doohoma.

08/08/2016

If you would like to get involved and lend a hand come along to our meeting tonight at 8pm!!

Our last planning meeting before the big event takes place tomorrow (Monday) in Holmes'. Catering meeting starts at 8pm, overall meeting starts at 8.30pm. If you would like to help with the finishing touches and want to lend a hand on the day, please come along to the meetings tomorrow evening. Spread the word! Just 5 days to go!!! 😀

04/08/2016

Registration details for Boat Racing on 12th August. Please share!!

***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
There are 10 races on the day, plenty opportunity for all interested competitors to take part. Please spread the word- LIKE & SHARE!!

04/08/2016

Join us for Cruinniú na mBád 2016!!

Join us on Friday, 12th August for our fourth annual Cruinniú na mBád. This year we have 10 races on the day, including both boat and currach racing. We are looking forward to welcoming you all for what promises to be an excellent day for all the family. Please like and share to spread the word!!

03/08/2016

Race Schedule confirmed for Cruinniú na mBád on Friday 12th August. Please Share!!

A Race Schedule was confirmed at our meeting on Monday evening. There are ten races for competitors to take part in on the day, including our novelty race. Registration for races is now open and will close on Wednesday 10th August. Just 9 days to go until Cruinniú na mBád 2016!!

26/05/2016

24/12/2015

Happy Christmas and a very Happy New Year to all our customers. Join us over the Festive Season for much craic and entertainment.

15/12/2015

REMEMBER SEAMIE O' DOWD.
He's back SATURDAY NIGHT 19th DECEMBER.
join us for a great night.

https://youtu.be/CFjQl8UItXg

13/08/2015

Criunniu na mBad 2015 takes place tomorrow- Tallaghan Ferry @ 12pm. See you there!!

19/06/2015

Just picked this little gem up. In association with mayo.ie. nice tidy little booklet until you come to the map that's included. It's suppose to illustrate the Wild Atlantic Way. Funny how this map completely bypasses geesala and doohoma. Even though doohoma has one of the vantage point on the Wild Atlantic Way. If I was a business in the locality I'd absolutely be raging right now. When tourists go to local tourism offices they pick up maps like this and are guided directly away from our beautiful area that has so much to offer. And to make matters worse business pay through the nose for this!

20/03/2015

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GLi49xuG1sI #

20/03/2015

https://www.facebook.com/holmes.micheal/posts/847280635342063

26/01/2015

Seaweed Harvesting Public Meeting in Holmes's, Doohoma this Thursday evening 29th Jan at 8.00pm. Everyone with an interest in seaweed and rights to foreshore/ licensing encouraged to come along.

24/09/2014

INTERNATIONAL MUSICIAN DICK GAUGHAN RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS

Scottish singer/songwriter Dick Gaughan will return to Erris to perform his first live concert in Doohoma, the homeland of his late father, on Wednesday the 8th of October next. Dick says he is very much looking forward to performing in Doohoma, where he has a number of close relations. The internationally acclaimed singer songwriter, a native of Leith in Scotland, has performed on the highest stages worldwide, and is recognized among his peers and fans as one of the most talented Folk musicians in existence. According to music critic Alistair Clarke;-

'Dick Gaughan is one of those musicians that simply must be heard perform live.
The passion that he has, and that clearly shows in his music, has not dulled one iota in his last four decades of performing'.

Gaughan was brought up immersed in the musical traditions and culture of the Gaels, both Scots and Irish, which naturally, therefore, provide the foundation for everything he does.He has been a professional musician and singer since Jan 1970. Has been playing guitar since the age of 7 and made his first solo album in 1971. Working mainly in the areas now known as "Folk" or "Celtic" music, he has recorded quite extensively since then in many countries and in various combinations. Has also worked extensively as a session musician in a wide variety of musical styles.
During this time he has also been fairly active as a record producer/engineer, midi programmer, composer and orchestrator - composing music for films for the BBC, Scottish Arts Council and independent producers as well as a full symphony ("Treaty 300") and a 12-part suite for orchestra ("Timewaves") - actor and theatre music director, having been in both roles with the celebrated 7:84 (Scotland) Theatre Company in the early 80s, songwriter whose songs have been recorded by, among many others, Billy Bragg, Christy Moore, Mary Black, Roy Bailey and Capercaillie

'You go home from a Dick Gaughan session feeling exhilarated, not just at the wonderful skills of the most potent singer ever to emerge from the Scottish folk-music revival, not just at the astonishingly fluent and explosively eloquent guitar playing, but by the sense of the stark exposition of wrong and the tremulously argued legitimacy of right. Even those who disagree profoundly with his view of life recognize the conviction and the supreme artistry.'....Alastair Clarke

Gaughan has been the subject of three full television documentaries in the UK - BBC2 Spectrum (1982), Scottish Television NB (1989) and BBC4 Session (2006) - as well as many radio documentaries in several countries. The well known song 'Song for Ireland' which formed part of the Spectrum documentary was filmed on Doohoma beach in 1982 and may be viewed on You Tube. Visit Dick Gaughan's website at www.dickgaughan.co.uk.

DICK GAUGHAN WILL PERFORM LIVE AT TRÁ BUÍ, HOLMES' DOOHOMA ON WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2014.

This is the official website of Scottish musician Dick Gaughan, guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer and record producer.

24/09/2014

Dick Gaughan

23/09/2014

Dick Gaughan, legendary Scottish Folk Singer, and songwriter with close Doohoma connections, performs live at Trá Buí on Wednesday 8th of October. Met Dick last year when he performed at The Yard Bar, Matt Molloy's, in Wetport. He was immediately enthusiastic about playing in Doohoma when asked. Look him up at Dick Gaughan you tube. I recommend you view 'Now Westlin Wind' (his signature song) 'Both sides the tweed' and wild mountain thyme' both performed with Emmylou Harris, and of course 'Song for Ireland' which formed part of a BBC documentary called Spectrum, made about Dick in 1982. The pub scene of the song was filmed in a pub in Strandhill, Sligo, but more importantly the beach scene was filmed on Doohoma beach. Class performer ! See you on the 8th of October.

12/09/2014

Hi Folks
Many thanks for your continued support of Trá Buí. Just to let you know that food will be discontinued in the interim until further notice due to renovations and redecorating. Again, thank you for your custom.

15/04/2014

Celebrate Easter Sunday in Holmes of Doohoma this year. 3 course meal @ €25pp. Special kids menu- 3 course meal @ €9.50


Starters
Homemade vegetable soup
Strips of hot, chilli striploin on a bed of leaves
Deep fried Garlic Mushrooms

Mains

Roast Loin of Pork
Roast Pork infused with garlic and rosemary accompanied by homemade apple puree

Supreme of Salmon
Salmon baked in a creamy garlic, dill, cherry tomato and lemon sauce


Chicken Teriyaki
Pan fried Chicken Breast marinated in soy sauce, garlic, ginger and pineapple juice

8oz Striploin Steak
Tender striploin steak cooked to your liking accompanied with fried mushroom & onion
Choice of pepper sauce or garlic butter

* All mains are served with your choice of potato and vegetables or chips and salad

Dessert
Homemade Hot Apple crumble and Vanilla Ice Cream
Homemade Banoffi Pie

€25 per person- includes complimentary glass of wine

28/03/2014

Dont forget our Friday night Steak night Special is EVERY friday night from 5-9pm €15 8oz sirloin, sauteed mushrooms and onions, chips and a drink!

28/03/2014

Mother’s Day Menu
3 course dinner with a glass of bubbly €25 per person

Starters
Garlic Mushrooms
Homemade Vegetable Soup

Mains
Salmon baked in fresh cream, garlic and lemon sauce with cherry tomatoes

Escallop of tender pork cooked in a white wine and black pepper jus
Homemade Chicken Curry with rice
8 oz Irish Sirloin steak cooked to your liking with sauteed onion and mushroom

Dessert
Homemade Apple Crumble served warm with vanilla ice cream
Banana Split

All above dinners are served with salad and chips or potato and vegetable
Happy Mother’s Day from all the staff of Tra Bhui

28/03/2014

To celebrate Mother's Day, we are offering a 3 course dinner with complimentary glass of bubbly for €25 per person tomorrow the 29th of March and Sunday the 30th of March.

14/02/2014

Come Along and Try out our Special Valentines Menu

Valentines Menu

Starters
Garlic Mushrooms
Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
Tiger Prawns in Filo pastry and served with our homemade chilli jam
Warm Spinach salad with Crispy Bacon and Mushroom

Mains
8oz Sirloin
100% Irish Sirloin steak with sautéed mushrooms and onions
Served with Chips

Grilled Salmon
Jacket Potato and Vegetable

Chicken Parmesan
Irish Boneless Chicken Breast fried in breadcrumbs, baked in our freshly made marinara sauce and smothered in melted mozzerella cheese
Aubergine Parmesan
Thinly sliced aubergines fried in breadcrumbs and baked in our freshly made marinara sauce and smothered in mozzarella cheese

Homemade Tortellini
Our freshly made Tortellini filled with ricotta cheese and spinach in a fresh tomato and basil sauce and finished with fresh parmesan shavings

Desserts
Toffee Pecan Roulade
Banoffee Tart

€25 per person