Fans of Country & Irish music/Social Dancing Fans

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#1

As a social dancing fan, I know the importance of dancing as a health benefit especially after being on Covid 19 lockdown

Peggy Murray (Cork, 2020-07-01)

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#2

Maura Bolger

Maura Bolger (Kilkenny, 2020-07-01)

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#7

Musicians and dancers are all at a great loss since the dancing has ceased it would be of great benefit to all for it to be addressed by government.

Caroline Cahill (Cork, 2020-07-01)

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#10

I'm signing this petition as the music industry is being treated very badly during this coronavirus pandemic by our government they should have being told roughly when they could go back on the road as every thing else has opened back up against


Sandra o shaughnessy

Sandra O shaughnessy (Rathdrum co wicklow, 2020-07-01)

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#11

We need to know when we can get back to listening to our favourite bands and get back dancing

Cheryl and Ned Canavan (Waterford , 2020-07-01)

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#14

I'm signing because, i live on my own and it's the only outlet I have. Dancing is great for my mental and physical health. My life at the moment is work and home and no day is any different than the other.

Anne marie Murphy (Bunclody. Co.Wexford , 2020-07-01)

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#17

I am signing this petition because, social dancing is our Irish culture and heritage, and while Ireland is opening back up again there have been no mention of our bands artists singers venues and dancing, these fantastic bands and singers are being forgotten about, they too have been affected by the covid 19 pandemic, and lost their livelihoods, and I feel they also need to get some hope and clarity on exactly when they can expect to get back doing their jobs, also if this drags into 2021 a lot of our fabulous dancing venues will no doubt close Down completely, while I respect the restrictions and guidelines, surely there has to be a safe way of our bands singers and dancingto return, there are thousands of people who depend on social dancing as away of physical exercise and a nights dancing and entertainment , plus it also brings in revenue all year round for venues and so on .please give us and our bands singers and venues some home of having our dancing back again really soon, signed Carmel Mcloughlin...

Carmel Mcloughlin (County Meath , 2020-07-01)

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#20

the country and Irish music scene is one that provides the best social entertainment for people with the physical exercise and is so so important for peoples mental health. Having followed the bands for over 20 years I have made the best of friends and enjoy the nights out always.

Katrina O'donnell (Roscommon , 2020-07-01)

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#22

I follow country music

Mary Stjohndunne (Thurles , 2020-07-01)

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#25

I really miss the social aspect of the country music Scene

Catherine Keenan (Co, Monaghan, 2020-07-01)

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#26

The Irish Country industry has made a massive Contribution to our society playing at country festivals and community events nationwide to generate much needed funding for local communitys, and like every other sector they need assistance and encouragement to stay on the road.

Eamonn Keenan (Co, Monaghan, 2020-07-01)

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#29

I am angry and upset at the way our Irish musicians,Singer's,bands, Country singers Irish traditional bands, entertainers comedians, song writers, are been treated and not getting a fair deal from our government or our national broadcaster R.T.E it's a total disgrace and cant continue in this way,only for the local and internet stations it would have been a very lonesome lockdown for our citizens we deserve better,we want better, and we will fight until we get positive reactions and results. ITS SAD WE HAVE TO FIGHT FOR EVERYTHING STAND UP AND BE COUNTED KIND REGARDS DAVY RYAN

Davy Ryan (Bruff, 2020-07-01)

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#33

We need some clear guidance as to when dancing is likely to resume and also continued support for the musicians and bands .

Rita Kearney (Clonmel , 2020-07-02)

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#35

I wan social dancing and the live bands to return this is a way of life for many people it’s a social outlet and needed for health and wellness

Martina Staunton (Co Galway , 2020-07-02)

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#42

I've been working as a self employed musician for 28 years and now I'm out of work. I also know how important entertainment and dancing is to the mental and physical wellbeing of thousands people across the country.

Declan Aungier (Rathangan Co.Kildare , 2020-07-02)

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#45

I'm fed up with no interaction with my dancing buddies. No allowances made for all the social dancers. We need to get back asap

Eileen Dowling (Roscommon, 2020-07-02)

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#49

My husband and I have been up and down the country following the country music awards and other country music events and artists. The quicker they are allowed back the better for everyone. Locked down for long enough.

Una Dunne (Roscrea, 2020-07-02)

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#51

I MISS MY DANCING

Mary O'Dwyer (Dublin, 2020-07-02)

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#64

I love to linedance!

April Gleeson (Borrisokane, 2020-07-02)

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#66

I miss country dancing

Linda Ashe (Portarlington , 2020-07-02)

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#69

I'm very conscious and concerned that a lot of very talented people have no idea when they will be allowed to earn a living again

Ted Rosari O Brien (Cork , 2020-07-02)

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#71

I love dancing. It is the biggest social outlet I partake in. I love the live music & meeting friends.

Maureen Traynor (Drogheda, 2020-07-02)

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#73

I totally agree that more consideration and action should be taken to restoring the livelihoods of our great musicians and entertainers.They have kept us going throughout lockdown

Lisa Barton (Hemel Hempstead , 2020-07-02)

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#75

I fully support musicians and dancers in their quest for recognition and government support during these challenging times

Anna Scanlan (Co. Waterford , 2020-07-02)

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#79

I myself am a dancer on the Social Dancing scene & feel that this sector deserves to have a road-map, the same as every other sector in Ireland, to know how & when to re-start dances, concerts, dance classes, and everything else involved in the industry.

Emma Coen (Tipperary, 2020-07-02)

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#80

I love social dancing and country music and miss it so much

Larry Kielthy (Graignamanagh , 2020-07-02)

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#81

As we all need the dances back ASAP for our mental health

Matt Dowling (Wicklow , 2020-07-03)

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#82

Social dancing is so good for your health, making friends and such good exercise.

Catherine Sherlock (Nenagh Tipperary, 2020-07-03)

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#84

I am a supporter of Irish country music & I love 2 dance ,I miss it so much

Marie Fitzgerald (Wicklow , 2020-07-03)

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#86

A business owner that Runs functions including social dancing and employees musicians.

Lynn Connolly (Lisdoonvarna, 2020-07-03)

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#90

I miss dancing and the social interaction so much and we need our excercise , our country music bands back entertaining us again .

Lily Leonard (Galway, 2020-07-03)

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#92

I want to support musicians and venues

Nuala Ryan Dennehy (Kerry , 2020-07-04)

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#94

I like to dance

John Nestor (Ennistymon, 2020-07-04)

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#99

I am signing because we have a right to have the guidance of getting back to dancing again everywhere has a map to get back but we don't

Colleen Oneill (Belfast, 2020-07-05)

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#107

I love live music and the joy it brings to us..essential for well being and mental health.

Anne Marie Rodgers (Dunfanaghy , 2020-07-05)

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#108

I work in the wedding and entertainment business self employed and can see no future at the minute..

Aidan Higgins (Athlone, 2020-07-05)

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#113

Gerry tynan
Would love to see dancing classes back
And small events at least
Or we will have lost the majority of our
Dancing friends

Gerry Tynan (Ballinasloe , 2020-07-06)

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#115

I love my jiving and all my friends . I’m missing jiving with my jiving partner. It’s so good for your health.

Neil Bonner (Dublin, 2020-07-06)

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#117

Like all dancer lovers want to get back out there soon..

Eileen Martin (Rock road, 2020-07-07)

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#118

I miss social dancing for my mental health, and the social aspects of meeting people and having the craic x

Patricia Kelly (Wexford, 2020-07-07)

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#119

I'm signing this because I love dancing. It helped get me through cancer treatment last year. I miss it terribly. Social side of it as well as joy of dancing.

Peggy Lynskey (Bohola, Mayo, 2020-07-08)

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#120

I love the Dancing and also the live Bands miss it but understand we have to stay safe but the dancing and the Bands coming back at some stage has never been talked about

Mary Redmond (DUBLIN , 2020-07-08)

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#121

I love Social dancing and need to get back to it.

Marion Mcanulty (Armagh, 2020-07-08)

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#123

We need our music 🎵 in and our dancing 🕺 to be kept alive for us and future generations, it’s our way off life and keeps us in touch with friends and keeps us sane please don’t let this important part of our lives die out.

Betty ORIORDAN (Co Limerick , 2020-07-09)

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#126

These bands need to get back on the road again; and we the dancers are their supporters for the future;;please get our Musicians back we miss ye all

Ruth Good (Co cork, 2020-10-27)

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