The Fureys
Legends of Irish music & song, The Fureys renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The Old Man’, ‘Red Rose Café’, ‘From Clare to Here’, ‘Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’ and ‘Steal Away’ take to our stage for the final time as part of their Farewell Tour.
The oldest of the brothers, Eddie Furey left home in 1966 and travelled to Scotland at the time of the great folk revival where he met and shared accommodation with then unknown folk singers Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty.
In 1972, Gerry Rafferty wrote ‘Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway’ for Eddie, BBC Radio 1 presenter, the late John Peel made it his single of the year.
They are particularly proud of their UK chart success with songs such as I Will Love You and When You Were Sweet Sixteen, which in turn helped bring Irish folk and traditional music to a completely new audience. The band made their Top of the Pops debut in 1981.
Eddie Furey recalls how "many musicians have told us we influenced them after hearing a record from their parents or grandparents' collection". Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics has credited Eddie with teaching him his first chords on the guitar while still a teenager. Eddie would return the compliment by joining Dave on stage in Paris for a jam during Dave’s wedding to Bananarama’s Siobhan Fahey.
Their emotive songs stir many emotions, tears and laughter, sadness and joy
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Royal Beacon Hotel
With views from the River Exe to Lyme Bay, the Royal Beacon Hotel offers elegant rooms, fine dining and easy access to Exeter. Its 5 minutes walk from the beach. Some of the rooms have sea views while others overlook the hotels courtyard.
Ashton Court Hotel
Ashton Court Hotel offers accommodation in Exmouth. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
Manor Hotel
Dating back from the 1790s and with superb views across Exmouth bay, the family-run Manor Hotel offers a lounge bar and a restaurant with free Wi-Fi, at the heart of Exmouth..
Seascape
Set in Exmouth, this holiday home is situated 4.3 km from Powderham Castle. It provides free private parking.
Seaway
Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Seaway is set in Exmouth and about 45 minutes drive from Powderham Castle. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site. The room has a TV and a seating area where you can relax.
Beachend Guest House
Just 3 minutes walk from Exmouths attractive beach, Beachend Guest House offers rooms with en-suite bathrooms and LCD TVs. The Beachends rooms benefit from DVD and book-borrowing facilities, as well as LCD TV/DVD players with Freeview..
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