Kevin Cunniffe at Scurlogstown Olympiad

I recorded this at the Scurlogstown Haymaking Festival in the Porchfields in Trim last Sunday and I believe there are some others on youtube that I must check out. There is a very vibrant traditional music and dancing scene out there but it is mostly showcased on stations like TG4 or the Scottish equivalent and of course at local events like Scurlogstown. Though the Haymaking Festival in the Porchfields must be one of the biggest of its kind in Ireland. Anyway this is Kevin Cunniffe Sean Nós dancing.    

Scurlogstown Olympiad Haymaking Festival 2013 (Photos)

Trim Castle from The Yellow Steeple.

Willie G. Hodgins and Doris Daley

The Boyne

Doris Daley on stage with Bridie Halton and Willie G. Hodgins

Some of the Dancers!

Michael (The Sheriff) Sheils

John Wiseman and Doris Daley

James Linnane

A few of the photos from the Haymaking Festival in the Porchfields Trim.

Doris Daley - Award Winning Cowboy Poetry

Doris Daley was at the Scurlogstown Olympiad Haymaking Festival in Trim County Meath today and entertained the good folk with some of her poetry. Introduced by Willie G. Hodgins of The Meath Writers' Circle, who reminded everyone it was Fathers' day! Doris performed a lovely dance time number which I'm going to have to check out. The video above is from youtube and with thanks, and should give you an idea of how good she is. And in truth you need to see an artist live to appreciate them. Check out!