MARCH 7TH FOWLERS, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN
MARCH 8TH FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN
MARCH-13TH THE IRISH OAK CHELTENHAM, UK TBC
MARCH-14TH THE IRISH OAK CHELTENHAM, UK TBC
MARCH 15TH CHASERS, BALLYFERMOT
MARCH 17TH FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN 6 - 8
MARCH 17TH MC DOWELLS, DUBLIN 9.30 - LATE
APRIL 11TH BALLYFERMOT CLUB, DUBLIN
APRIL 12TH FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN
APRIL 26TH FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN
MAY 4TH MC DOWELLS, DUBLIN 4-6
MAY 9TH DOWNEYS BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN
MAY 10TH FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN
MAY 16TH PADDY O BRIENS, WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND PHOTOS
MAY 17TH PADDY O BRIENS , WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND PHOTOS
MAY 23RD THE IVEAHY GROUNDS, DUBLIN (PRIVATE PARTY)
MAY 24TH FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN
MAY 31ST THE 79 BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN ( BENEFIT NIGHT )
JUNE 14TH FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN
JUNE 19TH BALLYFERMOT CLUB DUBLIN (PRIVATE PARTY)
JUNE 26TH MASS OF REMEMBRANCE, BALLYFERMOT
JUNE 28TH MAC’S BAR, KINGSCOURT CO CAVAN
JULY 4TH MC DOWELLS, DUBLIN ( MORE DATES COMING )
JULY 5TH FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN
AUG 2ND FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN
AUG 3RD THE GOOD COUNCIL (MEMORIAL NIGHT) DUBLIN
AUG 8TH THE DONAGHMEDE INN, DUBLIN
AUG 14TH THE DEAN SWIFT, DUBLIN CITY (BENEFIT NIGHT)
SEPT 4TH THE WEST WICKLOW (BLESSINGTON) CANCELED
SEPT 5TH THE FOWLERS (BALLYFERMOT) CANCELED
SEPT 11TH CHARITY CONCERT The Kling Center/Guardiacare – late morning
SEPT 11TH CARDINAL CLUB (Ryder Cup Event) – afternoon
SEPT 13TH LOUISVILLE IRISH FESTIVAL, KENTUCKY, USA
SEPT 14TH LOUISVILLE IRISH FESTIVAL, KENTUCKY, USA
SEPT 20TH FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN
OCT 12TH THE PIG IN THE CITY GLOUSTER, UK TBC
OCT 24TH FOWLERS BALLYFERMOT ( DRUMFINN CELTIC )
OCT 25TH THE LOWER DECK 1 Portobello Harbour Dublin 8 Ph: 01-4751423
NOV 1ST FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN
NOV 8TH THE LOWER DECK 1 Portobello Harbour Dublin 8 Ph: 01-4751423
NOV 15TH THE LOWER DECK 1 Portobello Harbour Dublin 8 Ph: 01-4751423
NOV 21ST THE WATERSIDE, DUBLIN
NOV 22TH FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN
NOV 28TH FOWLERS BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN
NOV 29TH THE LOWER DECK 1 Portobello Harbour Dublin 8 Ph: 01-4751423
DEC 6TH THE LOWER DECK 1 Portobello Harbour Dublin 8 Ph: 01-4751423
DEC 13TH THE LOWER DECK 1 Portobello Harbour Dublin 8 Ph: 01-4751423
DEC 20TH FREHILLS CRUMLIN, DUBLIN
DEC 27TH THE LOWER DECK 1 Portobello Harbour Dublin 8 Ph: 01-4751423
Gigs & Tours - 2009
MARCH 13TH PADDY O BRIENS, WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND
MARCH 14TH PADDY O BRIENS, WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND
MARCH 15TH PADDY O BRIENS, WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND
SEPT - 4TH IRISH OPENAIR TOGGENBURG, SWITZERLAND
SEPT - 6TH IRISH OPENAIR TOGGENBURG, SWITZERLAND
Reviews
“On my own radio program, “Shay’s Ballad Session”, The Beermats are one
of the most requested Dublin groups and I regularly play their recordings and have
had the pleasure to interview them live on air. They are a great bunch of lads, with
all the wit and character of true Dubliners! “SHAY EUSTAGE”
“they bring a freshness and energy to their music which is vital in
this regenerative aspect of Irish culture.” BRENDAN PHELAN”
“Seven Sober Nights” by The Beer Mats is a cheerful and witty Irish folk CD. Stunning musicianship can
be found on all ‘seven nights’ of this record! The use of traditional Irish instruments coupled with beautiful
violins, acoustic guitars, and banjos make an unbeatable musical mixture! The title track accurately
represents the light-hearted, humorous lyrical approach of The Beer Mats. Moreover, the vocals on these
songs are jam-packed with fun personality! Putting the finishing ingredient in this potent brew is
professional production fit-for-the-best! If you enjoy the joyful
sounds of Irish folk, this album is one that you cannot
do without!
-Xavier P. for RadioIndy
First time to Ireland, Sep 1 - 10 of 2006. Everything was better than expected until I went to Polly Hops and you guys were playing. This took my trip to Ireland over the top. Fantastic music, songs, and entertainment! After being in what I'll call commercial pubs, I was beginning to be disappointed in hearing any traditional Irish music and what my expectations were of being is an Irish pub. That is until I was directed to Polly Hops because you guys were playing. The experience, music and entertainment you provided were the highlight of my visit to Ireland. Can't wait to come back, hear and see you again and hopefully run across you in the states. Ever in Texas, please let me know. Thanks for a wonderful time. Ken Pendergraft
