The Flying Toads

Our songs range from well-known lively "Irish pub standards" (Whiskey in the Jar, Waxies Dargle, Johnny Jump Up, The Irish Rover, Star of the County Down, Spanish Lady, Leaving of Liverpool, Black Velvet Band, I'll tell me Ma, Dirty Old Town, The Old Woman from Wexford, etc), to moving, lyrical ballads (The Fields of Athenry, The Rare Old Times, On Raglan Road, etc) and unaccompanied traditional songs (She Moved Through the Fair, My Lagan Love, etc).

Our tunes are all taken from the Irish tradition. Our extensive repertoire of reels, jigs, polkas, hornpipes and airs ranges from fast and furious tunes for dancing, to haunting Celtic melodies to make you cry into your Guinness!

Our Dances: A barn dance/ceilidh is always a memorable event. People of all ages may take part and thus it is far more suitable for a wedding reception than a disco! We have more than 15 years experience of playing Irish music for dancing and have worked with many different callers and Irish dance sides. For barn dances we have a large portfolio of dances suitable for both beginners and experts alike. In addition, we can provide demonstrations/lessons in Irish step dancing.