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EVENTS

  • 14th August 2016

    President Michael D Higgins was presented with a copy of our book, Out of Darkness: the blind piper of Inagh by the Chairman of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Micheál Ó Riabhaigh, at a private reception directly following the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Fleadh Cheoil. President Higgins is known for his interest in culture and it is a great honour that the Fleadh committee felt the book was a fitting gift for him.

    Left to Right:
    Micheál Ó Riabhaigh, Chairman Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Majella O'Donnell, Treasurer Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins
    and his wife Sabina.
    Photo credit: Ena Doocey

  • 15th August 2016

    A plaque was unveiled by Labhrás Ó Murchú, Ard Stiúrthóir Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, during a private ceremony to mark the birthplace of Garrett Barry, the legendary blind piper and subject of our book Out of Darkness: the blind piper of Inagh. We were privileged to join members of the Barry family and Comhaltas representatives for the unveiling, at which Séamus Ó Rocháin performed on the pipes.
    Photo credit: Ena Doocey

    Howard Marshall, author of the book detailing the life of Garrett Barry, next to the commemorative plaque at
    the Barry homestead

    Left to Right:
    Frank Whelan, Johnny Lyons, Johnny Barry, Labhrás Ó Murchú, Joe O'Connor, Séamus Ó Rocháin

    Labhrás Ó Murchú with photographer Ben Taylor, author Howard Marshall and designer Tara Doswell

    Howard Marshall signing Out of Darkness: the blind piper of Inagh for Harry Hughes, with photographer Ben Taylor
    looking on

  • 17th August 2016

    Out of Darkness: the blind piper of Inagh saw its official launch at a tribute concert held in the Garrett Barry Community Hall in Inagh, County Clare, during the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil 2016. Presented by Tim Dennehy, the evening was a huge success and concert goers were treated to outstanding performances from some of Clare's finest talent. View some of the images taken or listen to recordings made on the evening.

    Images    Recordings

    Performers:
    Marian Curtin | Therese McInerney |
    Francis Cunningham | Bríd O'Donohue | Séamus Ó Rócháin | Eamon McGivney | Seán Talty | Cian Talty | Liam O'Brien | Tommy Keane | Pádraic Keane |
    The McCarthy Family
    also Ronan Browne | Kevin Glackin

  • Images: A tribute to Garrett Barry & the music of west Clare17th August 2016

    Therese McInerney, Francis Cunningham & Marian Curtin

    Seán Talty & Eamon McGivney

    Séamus Ó Rocháin & Bríd O'Donohue

    Cian Talty & Liam O'Brien

    Harry Hughes of the Willie Clancy Summer School presents John Barry & Kathleen Reid, both descendants of
    Garrett Barry, with copies of 'Out of Darkness'.

    Pádraic & Tommy Keane

    Marion, Jacqueline, Bernadette & Tommy McCarthy

    Tim Dennehy

    Ronan Browne & Kevin Glackin

  • Recordings: A tribute to Garrett Barry & the music of west Clare17th August 2016

    • The Garden of Daisies, Poll Ha'penny & Garrett Barry's Reel
      1
    • O'Farrell's Welcome to Limerick
      2
    • Willie's fling & Kitty Got a Clinking Coming from the Fair
      3
    • An Buachaille Dreoite or The Withered Boy
      4
    • Bonaparte's Retreat
      5
    • The Hurlers' March or The Humours of Ballyloughlin
      6
    • Garrett Barry's We Won't Give Up the Old Land
      7
    • Mairseail Alasdruim or Allistrum's March
      8
    • The West Wind, My Love is in America & Toss the Feathers
      9
    • Scully Casey's & The Humours of Tullycrine or The Stream of Cats
      10
    • Garrett Barry's Jig & The Gold Ring
      11
    • The Connacht Heifers & Gilbert Clancy's reel
      12
    • Eamon McGivney's, A Few Bob & Mrs Galvin's
      13
    • Rabhdaldum Raindi & Hurry the Jug
      14
    • Garrett Barry's Ace and Deuce of Pipering
      15

    Marian Curtin (flute), Therese McInerney (fiddle) & Francis Cunningham (concertina)

    Eamon McGivney (fiddle) & Seán Talty (pipes in D)

    Bríd O'Donohue (whistle) & Séamus Ó Rocháin (pipes in B)

    Cian Talty (pipes in C) & Liam O'Brien (concertina)

    Tommy & Pádraic Keane (pipes in C)

    Bernadette, Tommy (fiddles), Jacqueline (concertina) & Marion McCarthy (pipes in D)

    Tim Dennehy (song)

    Ronan Browne (pipes in B) & Kevin Glackin (fiddle)

    Marian Curtin (flute), Therese McInerney (fiddle) & Francis Cunningham (concertina)

    Eamon McGivney (fiddle) & Seán Talty (pipes in D)

    Cian Talty (pipes in C) & Liam O'Brien (concertina)

    Bernadette, Tommy (fiddles), Jacqueline (concertina) & Marion McCarthy (pipes in D)

    Bríd O'Donohue (whistle) & Séamus Ó Rocháin (pipes in B)

    Tommy & Pádraic Keane (pipes in C)

    Ronan Browne (pipes in B) & Kevin Glackin (fiddle)