Cara Dillon
@CaraDillonSings
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Very exciting news! My new album and book are available to pre-order from my website today!! Read more about them here -
There are great bundle deals and an exclusive collector’s edition as well. Enjoy!!
Cara x
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I’m ‘all lured’ and so proud that “Black is the Colour” ended up on my favourite show! Every episode of
#DerryGirls
has me in stitches and I relate to so much of it. Huge thanks and respect to
@LisaMMcGee
and team for putting Derry in the spotlight x
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Did I just dream it or did I just watch THE best gig EVER!!! Thank you
@PaulMcCartney
and thank you
@cheeseandgrain
#Frome
❤️❤️❤️❤️
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My lyrics and notes have been returned!!!!! Thank you all so much for sharing and helping with suggestions. ❤️❤️❤️
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“Difference is the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth, and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity.” — John Hume. Such deep respect and gratitude. Rest in peace.
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Happy anniversary to us! 16 years ago today. Couldn't be happier with
@Sam_Lakeman
❤️️❤️️🍾
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Today is the day I get my very own music series on
@bbcradioulster
!!I still can’t quite believe it. Tune in from 4pm this afternoon. Cara xx
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This is the bar at my hotel. Breakfast could be awkward. They're playing my cd on loop 😳
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It would have been my father’s 100th birthday today if he was alive - this blows my mind!!!
He grew up in a cottage on a mountainside in rural Co. Derry. What would he have made of 2021?
Loved and never forgotten, Frank Dillon ❤️
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Hope, peace, love and good health for 2022 x Cara & Sam
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10 years ago today my album “Hill Of Thieves” was officially released.
@Sam_Lakeman
and I are so ridiculously proud of it and everyone who was part of it. Thank you for all being part of our journey. What’s your favourite track? x
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Here’s me and my wearable monitor. It’s the end of Diabetes week and this year’s focus is finding the right tech to help manage
#Diabetes
. I’ve had
#Type1
for 16yrs and this monitor has revolutionised my care and it should be available to everyone. Learn more
@DiabetesUK
Cara c
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I'm thrilled to announce my new album "Wanderer" is released one month from today on 13th Oct Pre-Order here -
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Hi everyone,
Sam and I have been overwhelmed by the positive support and beautiful comments since the 'Live at Cooper Hall' broadcast. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We are intending to reply personally to as many messages as we can over the coming days.
Cara and Sam x
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It’s with a heavy heart that I leave Dungiven town today knowing that a pillar of the community has passed on. Peace and respect forever Francie Brolly. Love to Anne and the family x
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Really pleased to announce my second online concert “Live at Cooper Hall 2”. Sam and I recorded an entirely different set of songs including one we’ve never performed before. It’ll be free to view on Facebook and YouTube, and will broadcast on Thursday 15th October at 8pm BST.
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What would you all say if I told you a new song was being released next week ?!?
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Once again, we would like to say a huge thanks to everyone for the kind words & support after our online concert on Thursday. It means a lot during these times. You can still watch both gigs on YouTube and the audio is available to download on Bandcamp. Lots of love, Cara & Sam x
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This
#WorldDiabetesDay
I’m thankful for my daughter Elizabeth. She is consistently helpful and curious about my blood sugars. She’s always willing to run and get my testing kit, insulin or gluco tabs if needed. Big cheer for my Elizabeth today!
#alltogether
@DiabetesUK
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Please share a photo from a live concert or gig before lockdown. Our entire industry is facing a catastrophic loss of skills with up to 50% facing unemployment
#LetTheMusicPlay
🙏🏻
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I’m extremely upset and I’m appealing to the woman who may just have thought they were taking a few set lists/lyrics off the stage last night. Please, please get in touch as I don’t think you realise that
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Big day for me. My first day trying
#freestylelibra
! Sam says I'm now technically a folk cyborg!!!
@AbbottGlobal
@diabetesuk
#cyborg
#diabetestype1
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Happy Birthday to our amazing twin boys Colm and Noah who are 15 today!!!! Sam and I are so, so proud of you and can only marvel at the journey we’ve all been on together ❤️❤️ …
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So thrilled
@BBCRadio2
#R2FolkAwards
are coming to
#Belfast
!! And over the moon to be nominated for Folksinger of the Year. Thank you all x
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I have some big announcements coming in the next couple of weeks. My mailing list always gets the news first, so if you’re not already signed up, I suggest you do it now at -
Also, I’m on tour with new music throughout the UK, starting in a week
Cara x
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1/3 I have exciting news!
Many of you know already that all my concerts have been cancelled, but rather than dwell too much longer on the disappointment this has brought, Sam and I have thrown ourselves whole heartedly into recording a special concert as a gift for you.
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15 years ago today I released "Sweet Liberty"...my 2nd solo album. To be honest it seems like longer ago. Do you have a favourite track? I'm guessing "There were Roses".
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Wow!! I'm over the moon to have won this. Thank you, thank you. What wonderful news to wake up to x
@Fatea_Magazine
.
#FateaAwards
Winner of the Fatea Female Artist Of The Year Award for achievement in 2017, Cara Dillon
@CaraDillonSings
#FateaAwards
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It was wonderful to have a chance to perform 'Dubhdara' again at Cooper Hall for tonight's concert, in the same room as it was recorded for our last album, Wanderer. Thanks to everyone for tuning in. The concert is now available to download on Bandcamp.
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"And what a glorious 75 minutes it was, beautifully set and staged, the music an exquisite patchwork of different hues" — ★★★★★
@theartsdesk
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Well folks, I’m saddened it’s come to this but we all have our lines in the sand... mine has been crossed. Love to all during these extraordinary times. Cara xx
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Only a few days until “Live at Cooper Hall 2” premieres. I hope you can all join
@Sam_Lakeman
and I on Thursday at 8pm BST on Youtube and Facebook xx
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As patron of the
@cheeseandgrain
I’m completely blown away that
@PaulMcCartney
has chosen our wee town
#Frome
to play before his
@glastonbury
appearance. What a big moment for the town!! Can’t wait for this now ❤️
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So pleased to be able to share my experiences with Type 1. Please read and RT, it's important x
Type 1 folk singer
@CaraDillonSings
chats to us about life with diabetes inc coping with a hectic tour in China:
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One week from now I'll be performing at the
@BBCRadio2
Folk Awards...eeek!! .....but in the meantime...🍹
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It's
#DiabetesWeek
, I've had Type 1 for 10 yrs and have injected myself with insulin over 20,000 times. Well done me!👏🏻
#TalkAboutDiabetes
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Having a wonderful night as guests of
@DiabetesUK
@BMW
and
@PGATour
. All dressed up with Albert Roux cooking dinner
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I’m so pleased to share with you my latest single and NEW Video. This one is particularly special to me.
‘Giving’.
Full video on YouTube. xx
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Such wonderful scenes of unity in Northern Ireland as
#LyraMcKee
is laid to rest today. “And the tears of the people ran together” ❤️
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What do you think of the Album cover for "Upon A Winter's Night"?
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ALBUM & BOOK RELEASE DAY!!
It’s been 4 years since this journey began and I can’t quite believe where it’s taken me. Go take a listen, buy them now, and spread the word.
Cara xx
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It’s taken 48hrs to come down from the high I was on after the Opera House. I’m overwhelmed by the profound response to my new show - the connection to my stories, my poems, and how it’s unlocking memories in so many of you. I couldn’t have wished for a better homecoming. ❤️
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Hope you’re all having a wonderful New Years Eve. ✨ Cara x
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#youknowyoureirishwhen
your mammy sends Shamrocks in the post for St Patrick's Day...(WITH SOIL)!! ☘️☘️☘️
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It’s
#WorldDiabetesDay
! This year
@DiabetesUK
is celebrating who is it that makes life that little bit easier every day? Here’s my
#DiabetesFamily
. I don’t know what I’d do without them helping me and being so patient and understanding. Cara x
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It's
#WorldPrematurityDay
. AND it's my twin boys 10th Birthday! Born at 26 weeks, everyday with them is a blessing. I love you Colm & Noah x
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Heading to Belfast to perform live on
@BBCFrontRow
tonight and then so excited to be bringing “Coming Home” to the
@gohbelfast
tomorrow night! Last few tickets left from
@BelfastFestival
❤️❤️
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I’m honoured that ‘Coming Home’ is album of the week on The Late Show with
@blaireve
- 🙌x
@BBCRadioUlster
@BBCRadioFoyle
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Only a couple of days until the
@folkonfoot
#frontroomfest
... a great line up in support of a very worthy cause.
All money raised to be split between
@helpmusiciansUK
and the artists who take part. Please give if you’re able and enjoy xx
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Thanks a million
#R2HydePark
for an unforgettable day of fab music and family fun x
@BBCRadio2
@Sam_Lakeman
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Happy 16th Birthday to our amazing twin boys Colm and Noah!!!! Can’t believe we’ve reached this milestone. We love you so, so much ❤️❤️
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What a lovely thing to find out that
@elliegoulding
has chosen to cover one of my songs this morning on
@BBCRadio2
’s Piano Room series. Tune in live to listen- it’s coming up soon…
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So thrilled to hear how much my song means to you Hilary (
@HMcG_DGNT
) Honoured to be your final pick on
#DesertIslandDiscs
@laurenlaverne
@BBCRadio4
|
@nationaltrust
@Sam_Lakeman
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I’m sad to say today’s is the last episode from my music series on
@bbcradioulster
. I’ve created a
@Spotify
playlist of all the songs for you to keep enjoying them. Cara x
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What makes us who we are? Which talents, traits, and resemblances do we inherit? Our ancestral paths should be kept clear, not allowed to become overgrown. There's wonder and joy if you follow the path.
'Clear the Path’ is out now
🎧 📺
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20 years ago today I released my debut album on
@RoughTradeRecs
. I’m really happy to be able to mark this milestone by making it available for the first time on vinyl. It will be released on 24th September 2021, and you can now pre-order it at
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Hoping some of you can tune in tonight at 8pm BST for another online concert I filmed at
@CooperHallFrome
. You can watch it on my Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Links 👉
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Cara Dillon: Wanderer review – gorgeous homesick blues
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The concert was sold out and we had a brilliant time performing for you all but I can’t lie, I’m unable put this out of my head and I would like them returned.
Cara x
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I’m honoured to have been asked to be patron of my local venue
@cheeseandgrain
alongside existing patron
@emilyeavis
. I’m so proud to be able to shine a light on this amazing ‘not for profit’ venue.
@GlastoFest
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Well it’s not hard to know what I’ll be buying everyone this year for Christmas
@shockproofbeats
!! This book has made me laugh, cry and be so proud to be from Derry!!
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Thinking of Derry and everyone affected by the terrible events that took place there 50 years ago today. I thought I’d share this from a few years ago… It was an honour to be asked to set music to a BBC radio doc telling the story of Bloody Sunday.
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Well a very happy St Patrick’s day to you all! ☘️ I’m celebrating with my favourite Greencastle Chowder and soda scones (was reared on this). Thanks for the recipe
@EmmettMcCourt
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On my way to
@glasshouseicm
in Gateshead with
@Sam_Lakeman
for tonights “Coming Home” show. Just a few standing tickets left. Tomorrow and Sunday are both SOLD OUT though. x
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Really looking forward to sharing tonight’s concert with you all. If you’re tuning in, it’d be great to see some pics of you watching it. 8PM BST on my Facebook and YouTube channels.
#CaraDillonLive
🍿🥂🍻
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Still waiting on the call for my Eurovision tribute song "WiFi Code" to be made an official entry.
(Good luck to everyone performing tonight.) xx
@bbceurovision
@Eurovision
@grahnort
#Eurovision
#WifiCode
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Hi everyone, I’m really happy to announce the release of ‘Live At Cooper Hall’ on CD/Digital on 6th August. It features a selection of songs from my online concerts last year and is available to pre-order via my online store & Bandcamp page:
x Cara
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So looking forward to touring "Wanderer" in 2018. Many dates are already sold out so get your tickets while you can. Cara x
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What a fantastic night. So glad to have been part of
@johnsmithguitar
concert tonight at
@ccfest
.
@Sam_Lakeman
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😂just walked off stage and my 7 year old daughter says " what's your stage name mammy "Any suggestions folks? 😂
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I posted this on Facebook a year ago today. Can't imagine we'd be allowed to get away with this again any time soon! Great memories will have to do for now. Enjoy x
Conal McDonagh,
@TobyShaer
,
@Sam_Lakeman
,
@Jimbobfagan
.
#RomanyCaravans
@letterappsoc
@PurbeckFolk
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A little artefact from the Evening Standard magazine in 2001 previewing the London launch gig for my first album. I’ll be on
@bbcradioulster
’s Folk Club tonight at 10:30pm talking to
@LynetteFay
all about the 20th anniversary. Tune in if you fancy a trip down memory lane.
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.
@Sam_Lakeman
and I just back from a few days on the road and the 20th anniversary Cara Dillon LP has finally arrived, a couple of weeks late. Thanks for bearing with us. Okay… better make a start on this!
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Holding storm
#Dennis
at bay here in
#Aberystwyth
.
@Sam_Lakeman
and I will be singing for the Welsh tonight in
@aberystwytharts
xx
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My online concert filmed at
@CooperHallFrome
is broadcasting live on YouTube right now. Tune in:
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Dear all, if you’re looking for Christmas music that’s a little more atmospheric and meaningful...please look no further x
#ChristmasMusic
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