Fagan's, formerly the Barrel Inn, is one of the oldest licensed premises in Sheffield, and is known across the World for it's traditional music sessions
Recorded in January 2023 just before Tom and Barbara Boulding (the pub's longest serving landlords) retired after 37 years behind the bar.
Fagan's Sheffield pub history podcast - episode 1
Episode one of the Fagan's pub history podcast. A short dive into the early history of Fagan's public house in Sheffield told through the stories of some of the people who have been part of the pub and it's community over the past 200 years.
Featuring interviews with Dave Pickersgill, Gina Le Faux, Ciaran Boyle, Trevor Thomas and Pete McKee, and Dave Young as Ebenezer Elliott. With thanks to Ray Hearne for utensil assistance, and to Gina and Ciaran for the lovely music. Opening track Flowers of Edinburgh, recorded in Fagan's back room in January 2023.
Fagan's Sheffield pub history podcast - episode 2
Episode two of the Fagan's pub history podcast. A short dive into the history of Fagan's public house in Sheffield, told through the stories of some of the people who have been part of the pub and it's community over the past 40 years. Recorded just after the retirement of long-standing landlords Tom and Barbara Boulding in February 2023. This episode talks about how Tom and Barbara took on the pub and it's musical heritage in the 1980s, and how they started to build the community and traditional music sessions that the pub is now famous for.
Featuring interviews with Mike Walsh, Steven Gilmer, Brian Gilmer, Richard Hawley, Mike Fleming, Ciaran Boyle, Trevor Thomas, Gina le Faux, Chris Coates, Dave Young and Sue Taylor. With music from the Patrick Walker Trio, Gina le Faux and Trevor Thomas, Ciaran Boyle and Hugh Waller. Opening track Flowers of Edinburgh, recorded in Fagan's back room in January 2023. With special thanks to James Fagan and Thank Goodness It's Folk (Sheffield Live).
Fagan's Sheffield pub history podcast - episode 3
Episode three of the Fagan's pub history podcast. A short dive into the history of the legendary Fagan's public house in Sheffield, told through the stories of some of the people who have been part of the pub and it's community over the past 40 years. Recorded just after the retirement of long-standing landlords Tom and Barbara Boulding in February 2023.
This final episode looks at the 1990s and early 2000s and talks about Fagan's international reach, changes to the pub including the smoking ban in 2007, and how Tom and Barbara built an extended Fagan's family at the heart of the Sheffield folk music scene.
Featuring interviews with Michael Walsh, Emma Clarke, David Chang, Martin Harwood, Cath James, Alison Clarke, Beck Kaye, Sue Taylor, Steven, Brian and Clare Gilmer and Will Hiorns.
With music from David Chang, Takuji Tamura, Tegwen Roberts, Trevor Thomas and Chris Coates, Patrick Walker and the Fagan's ale voice choir. Opening track Flowers of Edinburgh, recorded in Fagan's back room in January 2023.
You're married to a pub, if you do it properly
Fagan's January 2023
He'll start a full moon squad now
Fagan's January 2023
We install and service hangovers
Fagan's January 2023
He's chucked some dragons in there, Niall Guite painting
Fagan's January 2023
For services rendered to ex-matelots, the Fagan's bell rope
Fagan's January 2023
The killer question: is this guy a liar?
Fagan's January 2023
Twenty gongoozlers: the legendary Fagan's pub quiz
Fagan's January 2023
Tom Boulding remembers Hugh Waller, Fagan's Sheffield
Fagan's January 2023
Pete McKee, I've wallpapered the snug for you
Fagan's January 2023
Beautifully compiled by Tegwen Roberts, we’re proud to be able to share the links on our site for your enjoyment.
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