Brian Hughes opens the Michael Dwyer Festival with a cracking recital in the Allihies Copper Mines Museum.
Watch a few videos below
After the recital Brian played some of the tunes from a new album “However Long the Day” that David Sheridan and himself were launching during the weekend.
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Michael Dwyer Saturday Sunday were busy days.
Saturday started with workshops and competitions. Dancing also from Cahermore National School. It was a great day with plenty to do, see and hear.
Watch the Tin Whistle Competition sound bytes
Later on in Jimmy’s Bar the Cork singers did their thing. A very popular group who also received a gift in thanks for their efforts.
Watch the Cork singers here, William Hammond having a turn…
Following on in the evening there was plenty to see and I hung around Jimmy’s to see Cormac and Cliodhna Begley doing a great set in Jimmy’s place.
Watch a video of Cormac and Cliodhna here
On Sunday the weather was at its best and the village was full of people enjoying the music.
Here is a video of Bryan O’Leary, Geroid O’Duinnin and friends giving a great show in Jimmy’s
Of course it was not possible to film and photograph everything but here are some snaps.
Saturday Workshops 
The Tin Whistle Competition
Cahermore National School Dancing
The Cork Singers
Joe O’Sullivan and Friends in the Lighthouse Bar
Sean Keane played a cracking gig in the Allihies Mine Café
Cormac Begley
Sunday Sean Garvey Played in the Allihies Hostel with son Sean Og
Bryan O’Leary, Geroid O’Duinnin and friends
And Finally some dance lessons on Sunday Evening and sessions in each Bar
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Michael Dwyer Opening. Aa Great Weekend in Allihies, Beara, Co. Cork. Musicians from all over the country and one or two from abroad turned up to celebrate traditional music.
From the opening on Friday evening all the way through till late at the end of the weekend, some great performances and activities. Put on the the Michael Dwyer Festival committee.
Here are some pictures and videos from the Friday, more to come later…
watch some videos of performances here
Richard Dwyer opening the Festival
Florianne Blancke and Dermot Byrne in O’Neills Bar
Laura Ugur and Friends in Jimmy’s Bar
The Opening first an exhibition by Aoife Layton
Then Richard Dwyer’s book launch
Followed by music in the Bars
Dermot Byrne and Florianne Blancke
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