The Magy's Farm Experience - Where Music Grows

A unique trip to a contemporary farmhouse and jazz music venue in the Dromara Hills in County Down to meet writer and poet Maggie Doyle who will tell you the story of the small, dairy farm where she grew up and how it has been re-purposed to create an intimate setting for Irish and international jazz musicians to perform their music.

You will meet Maggie in the farmhouse kitchen where she will read extracts from her book ‘Mountain Notes – A Nature Diary’ which tells the story of her emotional connection to the farm and the stunning landscape all around it. You'll hear lyrical descriptions of the seasons on the mountains on the Slieve Croob Loop and encounters with local wildlife including Red Kites and starlings. She will then take you to the music barn where her husband, musician and educator Dr Linley Hamilton, will tell you about the history of jazz in Northern Ireland and the development of Magy’s Farm as a landmark venue for international and local bands. Linley will then play a 40 mintue set of jazz standards and original compositions accompanied by an internationally acclaimed Irish rhyhtm section.

Refreshments will be available, and you can purchase a copy of ‘Mountain Notes’ and/or Linley’s albums on site and join the mailing list for events at the farm.