Do you want your old lobby washed down Con Shine… it’s 25 years of cabaret at Harvey’s Point in Donegal.
Not that the swish Harvey’s Point in the north-west of Ireland would ever need their lobby washed down.
Of course, Irish Country legend Brendan Shine’s standard has less to do with lobbies, or pantries.
And more to do with offering amorous invitations and often in return for financial debts.
Irish Country and the Diaspora
The strains of Irish Country stars is a familiar and nostalgic theme for an Irish Diaspora returning to the Old Sod.
Although the young lad being kept awake in his rented Harkin’s holiday home next door to the bar was blissfully unaware of its meaning.
Now with Country ruling the airwaves just now, down in no small part to Cowboy Carter it is worth acknowledging its Irish offshoot.
Because long before Thin Lizzy, U2 and the Boomtown Rats put Irish pop on the map Irish Country was the music of the masses.
And with international acts bypassing Ireland for Britain, Johnny Cash apart, then Irish singers and bands covered their tunes.
And became superstars on their own island.
Bands of gold
The 78-year-old crooner and other stellar names from the world of Irish Country have become a fixture.
At the institution that is lakeside luxury Harvey’s Point just €15 taxi ride from Donegal Town.
Eamonn Gillespie is the man with the mic every Wednesday introducing the acts, running from September 3 to November 5.
And as well as the Bould Brendan guests can enjoy the likes of Sandy Kelly, Michael English, Dominic Kirwin, Sean Costello and Keith & Lorraine McDonald.
As well as Darly Simpson, Patrick Feeney, Declan Nearney, Simon Casey, Sean Cuddy, Realta Dance of Ireland, Eugene Ginty, Grainne Gavigan.
The Ennis Brothers, The Murphy’s, Jessica Mc Kean and house band, Four Masters Quintet.
Deal us in
You will, of course, sit down for a sumptuous 5-course dinner in the Ballroom.
Before immersing yourself in the captivating two-and-a-half-hours entertainment, and all for just €75.
While as you’ll likely want to turn in there for the night then check out the Cabaret Accommodation Package from €349pps.
For a two-night stay in their executive suites with breakfast by Lough Eske.
A five-course dinner and shoe,
Homemade cookies in your room, a wine tasting and cooking demo on Tuesday and Thursday
And a guided walk every Wednesday morning.
We can’t guarantee that you’ll get your lobby washed down but Brendan Shine will put a smile on your face.
And a host of Irish Country stars making it a very special 25 years of cabaret at Harvey’s Point in Donegal.