A Saturday night in Kilshanny
Photos: Maryann Stephens

"It’s always a joy to attend a singing session in Kilshanny House and Sunday night was no exception . The attention given and the appreciation shown to the 30 singers/storytellers by the capacity attendance were testament to the standard of the performances and the expertise of bean a’tí Nóirin Lynch and her wonderful rapport with singers and listeners. Special guest Tom Kelly as expected gave a sterling performance.
I was privileged many years ago to spend several hours in the company of his father Patrick Kelly from Cree , who as well as being a legendary fiddle player had a vast store of local history . Ní thiteann an t-úll í bhfad ón gcrann.
Thanks to Mary and Aidan for their much appreciated hospitality and welcome and the contribution they continue to make to the promotion and preservation of traditional singing."
Words by Joe O'Connor
Photos by Maryann Stephens

The Kilshanny Singing Circle is on this Easter Sunday evening and the well known and much loved traditional singer, Tom Kelly from Tullabrack is Nóirin Lynch's special guest. Many of you will know Tom from the Chapel Gates Singers Club. Hope you can come along, share a song, tell a story or bring your listening ear. The first song is at 8p.m., God knows when the last one will be😉

Something sweet just out of the oven for you to enjoy with a freshly ground coffee by the fire 😊