Chiara Kenny
February 26, 2008
Hey there Daddy Number 2. Your new look website is looking great. Make sure keep Feb 6th free next year for our wedding. Lots of love, Chiara,Matthew and Megan xxx
Eugene Byrne: Guestbook
Russell Dick
August 16, 2007
Eugene,
Sorry to hear about Tommy. I know you go back a long way.
3rd Aug:thanks for a great evening at the Black Rose... especially for playing Rosin' the Bow and of course The Flower of Scotland.
Russ
Ray Davis
August 15, 2007
Eugene,
Thinking of you. Looks like things are going well. We're busy--hope to get to yhe Rose sometime before snow flies. Best to the boys. Ray
Vera & Peter (your cousins in Ireland)
August 15, 2007
Hi Eugene
So sorry to hear about the passing of your friend Tommy (Makem) R.I.P. Niamh & Lorcan remember him at your Mum's funeral, and Niall says that at that time he thought he was his uncle!!
Hope you are keeping well yourself Eugene. Peter is doing fine, he had a few days in hospital last week, but is very well right now. Will ring you soon.
all our love..Vera & Peter
Pati B.
August 11, 2007
Your comments at Tommy's funeral were lovely and so heartfelt. Oh how I remember the old "Harp and Bard" in Danvers. Sometimes so crowded that you had to crawl over the tables to get a good seat. Many fond memories of Tommy and Liam there. God Bless we will never forget Tommy as long as his music is played and sung all over the world. You carry on the traditon. Take care
Nathaniel S Johnson
August 6, 2007
Dear Eugene,
On the evening of June 24, 1974 I was privileged to record you and Tommy at the Harp and Bard in Danvers. Part of the concert was broadcast on WGBH Radio.
Like your music, the tapes have survived the test of time and I hope one day soon to share them with you and the Makem family.
With kindest regards and sympathy to you for the loss of a dear friend and magnificant human being.
Nat Johnson
Rockport, Mass.
Brian Ellis
August 4, 2007
Hello Gene,
I found you while I was looking for news on poor tommy Makem's death and there a big burden on you now to continue the tradition. Last time I saw and heard Tommy was with yourself in Glassboro, New Jersey on the night Bush invaded Kuwait. I'm saddened by the loss but he brought great joy to so many of us. I heard his boys here in Honolulu last March but the father can't be beat. It would be good if you came West sometime because I recall you in your younger days in Danvers (Harp and Bard I think) and you'd be appreciated. Condolences on the loss of your friend and same to the sons. Ar deis De a anam. Brian.
Terry McEneaney
August 3, 2007
August 3, 2007.
Robert Frost once wrote "Every poem starts with a lump in your throat". There is a large lump in many people's throats right now, and it is due to the fondness many people have for the humanitarian by the name of Tommy Makem. Being a distant relative of this unique Irish clan, and a friend of Eugene's doesn't make it any easier. The poet, songwriter, scholar,musician, and friend, by the name of Tommy Makem is not gone, he just isn't present at this moment. But his legacy lives on through spirit,music and song.
Having lived in Montana for 39 years, my roots and connections continue to draw me back to Dover(NH) and the Emerald Isle.
I know I speak for all the Irish people of Montana and especially Butte, America (a place where once more Gaelic was spoken in the early 1900's than on the streets of Dublin)when I say Tommy Makem will not be forgotten--he is just out there traveling, and those that know him, will always be able to hear his resonating Irish music for decades to come. What an honor it has been to have experienced the likes of Tommy Makem.
Terry McEneaney
Yellowstone National Park
Sean
August 3, 2007
Hi Eugene, very sorry to hear about Tommy.I know he was a very good friend of yours. Hope your all keeping well.
Sean.
sheila
August 2, 2007
Eugene, So sorry that you have lost a dear friend, Tommy Makem.Thinking of you and Kevin.
On a lighter note how much you want to bet Derry beat Dublin come August 11th. Remember the match at Clones? All the best to you and yours, Sheila
Russell Dick
July 2, 2007
See you Aug 3rd 2007 at the Black Rose to request:
Rosin' The Bow
All the best Eugene from Canada.
Russ
Linda Carter
June 4, 2007
Really enjoyed our time tonight @ the black rose. Looking forward to our trip in Feb. Are you going to be playing again @ B.R.this summer? Check out my son's web @ meettheday.com.Sons #3's name is Joseph. We have something in common being very proud of our sons. Kevin is awesome.Looking forward to seeing him @ O'Briens. You're the best!
Brian Byrne
March 21, 2007
Saw you at the ROse