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On January 24, 1973, famed piper and folklorist Willie Clancy passed away, leaving a gaping hole in the world of Irish traditional music. Born in Co. Clare in 1918, Willie Clancy first picked up a tin whistle aged five, later moving onto the traditional flute and to the uilleann pipes.
On January 24, 1973, famed piper and folklorist Willie Clancy passed away, leaving a gaping hole in the world of Irish traditional music. Born in Co. Clare in 1918, Willie Clancy first picked up a tin whistle aged five, later moving onto the traditional flute and to the uilleann pipes.
Timmy Dooley TD – Photo: © Pat Flynn 2016 Clare Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley has welcomed €378,000 Arts Council funding for three arts organisations in the county. Glór is set to receive an investment of €188,000, Salmon Poetry will receive €90,000 and Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy will receive €100,000 in funding. Commenting on the announcement, Senator Dooley said “This investment in our local arts amenities will have a hugely positive impact and the funding is key to helping the arts in Clare survive and thrive in 2021. “Unprecedented funding was provided to the Arts ...