Dundalk’s finest The Mary Wallopers have previewed their debut album with the release of ‘Frost Is All Over’. The trio’s reimagining of the traditional song made famous by Planxty takes aim at the modern landlord class who are once again ruining the country.

“‘Frost is All Over’ is a traditional Irish song about taking everything in your stride and not caring about what everyone says you should care about. We added the verse about landlords as we feel they are a sensitive sort who need reminding of how much we care about them.”

The video was shot by Sean McMahon who previously worked on The Mary Wallopers legendary livestreams and was shot on location in Dundalk’s AOH Hall in Blackrock.

“The video is our way of introducing the new band and how sexy we have become over lockdown. Our home studio / pub was too small to fit everyone in so we had to branch out but still keep it Dundalk.”

Brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy and their friend Sean McKenna formed The Mary Wallopers as a three-piece ballad group but have recently expanded to a seven piece for live performances.

You can see this new live behemoth in action across Ireland this winter when they embark on a 10-date Irish tour including The National Stadium Dublin and a New Year’s Eve party in Dolan’s in Limerick. Full details below.

Thu 17 Nov  – National Stadium, Dublin
Thu 1 Dec – Set Theatre, Kilkenny
Fri 2 Dec – Cyprus Avenue, Cork
Sat 3 Dec – Royal Theatre, Casltebar
Sun 4 Dec – Haven Marquee, Dunmore East
Wed 7 Dec – Kavanaghs Bar & Venue, Portlaoise
Thu 8 Dec – Séan Óg’s, Donegal
Fri 9 Dec – Mandela Hall, Belfast
Wed 28 Dec – Mike The Pies, Listowel
Sat 31 Dec – Dolans, Limerick

Tickets here