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Jimmy O'Brien sings 'Sweet Kingwilliamstown'. It was written by Daniel Buckley from Kingwilliamstown (now Ballydesmond). The song names many places in the Sliabh Luachra area. Buckley survived the sinking of the Titanic only to be one of the last…

Vincent Campbell plays a Scottish strathspey on fiddle.

LISTEN to the interview Sean Chamberlain describes his youth in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, his migration to London, and the many dance bands he played in over the years. He returned in 1973 to help his brother open a bakery. He lives in the house his…

Kevin Henry plays an unnamed schottische on flute.

Danny Meehan plays a tune called the Sapper Swing, which goes with a particular dance. He mentioned it during the interview, at 1:01.

Kevin Henry plays the air 'Róisín Dubh' on flute.

LISTEN to the interview Reg Hall discusses his diverse musical background, introduction to Irish music, and involvement in the Irish music scene in post-war London. He was one of the few English people who participated and also one of the few to…

Danny Meehan plays a reel he got from Donegal fiddler James Byrne.

Danny Meehan plays two slightly different versions of the jig, Paddy in London. His sister, Rosabelle Kerrigan, is also present.

Kevin Henry plays the air to the song 'My Lagan Love' on flute.