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"Walking with the Caddy" is inspired by Gerry's grandfather Michael "the Caddy" Kennedy. Gerry grew up near the village of Garrykennedy on the shores of Lough Derg. Gerry has fond memories of learning to play music, fishing, and walking with his grandfather.
Ailie Blunnie performs "The Arrival of Na hUltaigh to Leitrim (1795/96)" for The County Measure. Ailie's song recounts the forced migration of thousands of people from Armagh and surrounding counties to Leitrim in the 1790s. "West to the Evening Sun" is Ailie's debut album, for more see...
Published 10/28/24
Vincent Woods travels to his native Leitrim. He hears stories of Mohill from John Reynolds, boats along the canals and lakes, and visits sculptor Jackie McKenna in Manorhamilton.
Published 10/28/24