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| Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed.Specific concerns may be found on the talk page.The Wolfe Tones are an Irish rebel music band deeply rooted in Irish traditional music.They are named after the Irish rebel and patriot Theobald Wolfe Tone, one of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, with the double entendre that a wolf tone is a spurious sound that can affect instruments of the violin family.Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle and Tommy Byrne today comprise the one of the world's most popular Irish folk music groups, The Wolfe Tones.In fact the bones of the group first saw the light of day as far back as 1963.Brian and Noel had taken tin whistle lessons at the Pipers Club in Thomas Street in Dublin, while Derek took up the mandolin for no better reason than his father played it.The lads were really there for the beer although they did play and sing, but only for their own amusement.It was two o'clock in the morning as we trooped through the streets of the town and probably, because we had a few drinks in us, we started to play and sing.It was August and there were still some people on the streets.Surprised that their music was considered good enough for a Television spot abroad, the trio were only too delighted to oblige.Becoming The Wolfe Tones
It was later that year while they were waiting in a pub in the village of Kilrush, County Clare to catch a ferry across the estuary of the river Shannon to play in Ballybunnion, County Kerry that they named themselves "The Wolfe Tones".The group's name was in honour of the 18th Century Irish Nationalist leader, Theobald Wolfe Tone, who was condemned to death by the occupying British forces but cheated the hangman the night before he was to be executed by cutting his own throat."The name seemed to fit into place from the start, we all nurtured a strong sense of national pride and identity", recalls Brian Warfield.Still working by day and moonlighting around Folk clubs, The Wolfe Tones knew of the Clancy Brothers, who had a cult following in the United States, Europe and Ireland too with their revival of traditional song and music.At this time the Irish showband boom was all the rage.Most young people flocked to the ballrooms to see and hear the new and exciting sounds of these young musicians and singers.Playing in a few pubs that catered for the followers of traditional music, The Wolfe Tones kept going, always having faith in their songs and stories.But it was at a Fleadh Cheoil in Elphin, County Roscommon where they met a young man that was to make the Wolfe Tones a foursome.Now, as one of the Wolfe Tones, he was in a real group even though, like the others, he still had a day job.So the Wolfe Tones made the only decision open to them and a wise one it turned out to be.At nights and weekends, they were making quite a name for themselves in the folk clubs as Irish music was quite a novelty over there.But, as Derek recalls "there wasn't much money around, so we sang at night and got ourselves jobs during the day.So the Wolfe Tones decided to pack their bags and carted brown parcels of their belongings down to Liverpool boat and made their way back to Dublin.Norwegian manager led to the releasing of a single and an L.Phillips label in london.The single was "The Spanish Lady" and the album entitled "The Rights of Man", subsequently renamed "The Foggy Dew" which caused a few raised eyebrows.In 1966, they released a second album in the Eamonn Andrews studio which created an even bigger stir, called "Up The Rebels!"Irish artists, both of whom found themselves with No."It was Liam O Murchu who was instrumental in helping us to get television work through his programme, "Club Ceili", remembers Brian.Fame outside of Ireland
July, 1966 was to see The Wolfe Tones make the first of many trips to America.In '67 they recorded their third album and it was around then that things really started to get big.On New Year's Eve, 1969 they travelled to New York where they opened Bill Fuller's "Old Shieling Hotel".At this stage the Wolfe Tones were indeed a huge act attracting massive crowds and they played their first concert in the Carnegie Hall, New York.Since then, the band restrict themselves to two months every year in the States also taking in The U."Because of our unique position in the United States, we were given the keys to not one, but two cities, New York and Los Angeles" says Tommy, "Not bad for a bunch of lads who sang Irish folk songs for a living".Success and subsequent fame have given the rebellious Wolfe Tones the opportunity to collect a wealth of old Irish songs and to write a few new ones.But the Wolfe Tones have never set out to please anybody but themselves.Unable to reverse this agreement, they continued to tour albeit without any new material.With Derek on vocals and mandolin, the music on this album was performed by a new band, although he was still in fact touring with The Wolfe Tones.Then in 2001, after a gig played in Limerick, Derek departed the band under circumstances that remain unknown to this day.Derek Warfield has started to record new songs dealing with the Irish role in the American Civil War, while The Wolfe Tones have examined new aspects of The Troubles, even recording songs usually associated with unionist tradition.Notable works
The well known song, "Celtic Symphony" was written by Brian Warfield back in 1987 for the 100th anniversary of Celtic Football Club.It has been covered by countless bands around the world.Waterfront Hall, Belfast
It has been confirmed that Ireland's legendary balladeers, The Wolfe Tones, will perform a very special concert event at Belfast's Waterfront Hall on Sunday, 26th October, 2008.This will be The Wolfe Tones first appearance at this prestigious venue right in the heart of Belfast City Centre and promises to be one of the most talked about concerts of 2008.This event will celebrate 45 Years of the legendary Wolfe Tones and their contribution to the world of Irish ballad music.This page was last modified 00:06, 7 January 2008.Welcome to the Wolfe Tones GAC Melbourne web site.Link to your favourite Lyrics!Wolfe Tones LYRICS : .Soldier's Return LyricsA Soldier's Return LyricsA Soldiers Return LyricsBobby Sands LyricsBoys Of Fairhill LyricsBoys Of Fairhill LyricsCeltic Symphony LyricsGo On Home British Soldiers LyricsHere Lies A Soldier LyricsIrish Republican Jail Song (Ireland's Fight For Fr LyricsJames Connelly LyricsJames Connolly LyricsJames Connolly LyricsMy Heart Is In Ireland LyricsMy Heart Is In Ireland LyricsOnly Our Rivers Run Free LyricsOnly Our Rivers Run Free LyricsPadraic Pearse LyricsPadraic Pearse LyricsPadraic Pearse of New York LyricsPadraic Pearseof New York LyricsRock on Rock All LyricsRock On Rockall LyricsRock On Rockall LyricsSlievenamon LyricsSlievenamon LyricsSoldier LyricsSome Say The Devil Is Dead LyricsSome Say The Devil Is Dead LyricsSome Say The Divil Is Dead LyricsSome Say The Divil Is Dead LyricsThe Lough Sheelin Eviction LyricsThe Lough Sheelin Eviction LyricsThe Rifles Of The IRA LyricsThe Rifles Of The I.The Detroit WolfeTones are based in Southeastern Michigan whose mission is the promotion, development and continuation of one of the oldest most exciting sports in the world: Gaelic Football.Gaelic Football has been described as a cross between soccer, basketball and rugby.The primary object is to score by kicking the ball or striking the ball with your hand ultimately getting it in the goal net for 3 points or above the goal and through the uprights for 1 point.The team with the highest score at the end of the match wins.The modern day sport in Ireland, while amateur in status, is played at a professional like level.Ireland Football Final, is played every September in Dublin at the national Gaelic stadium, Croke Park, before over 80,000 fans.Annually, clubs from throughout the United States compete with the ultimate goal of reaching the North American County Board Championships which are held every Labor Day weekend in a different city each year.Football Championships and one (1) one Youth Championship.The site is still under construction and will be finished shortly
Was at your game last Sunday and was very impressed.Sean Power Chairman of Wolfe Tones GFC passed away following a short illness at the weekend.See Link to Dinner Dance Images 2007)
The Junior B Championship winners led by Captain Alan Mc Keever were presented with their medals also.Wolfe Tones Gear09 Oct 2007See new section "Tones wear" for the latest in Wolfe Tones clothing.Support Wolfe Tones GAA Online!!!You can now support the Wolfe Tones GAA Club by playing our Weekly Lotto Online.Enter your lines of numbers for up to a year in one go, you need never miss a draw again!When playing online you will receive the Lotto results and club news updates by email after each draw has taken place.Click here for more details on playing the Wolfe Tones Lotto Online.Click here to subscribe to the Club Newsletter and get sent the Lotto results after each draw has taken place, as well as regular club news updates.All logos and trademarks in this site are property of their respective owners.Opinions expressed in articles within this site are those of their owners and may not reflect the opinion of Wolfe Tones GAA Club, or the enablers of this service, Meath County Council.Sign in to get personalized recommendations.Hours() * 3600 + currentTime.Minutes() * 60 + currentTime.Availability:
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