In the late 1970s, there were regular sessions held in the Anchor Bar, in the section which is now an Off Licence & the musicians who were involved in the sessions back then, were all students at the local university.
I am happy to report that they are all still playing & in fact, have all become household names in the world of Irish Traditional Music.
They included Fermanagh Melodeon player Ciaran Kelly, Fermanagh Bouzouki player Ciaran Curran, Singer & Broadcaster Brian Mullen, Fermanagh Musician Fintan McManus, Belfast Flute player the Reverend Canon Gary Hastings & Belfast Flute player Desi Wilkinson
Here's a video of a lecture given by Gary & Brian for The Library of Congress in Washington.
Rediscover Northern Ireland
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They included Fermanagh Melodeon player Ciaran Kelly, Fermanagh Bouzouki player Ciaran Curran, Singer & Broadcaster Brian Mullen, Fermanagh Musician Fintan McManus, Belfast Flute player the Reverend Canon Gary Hastings & Belfast Flute player Desi Wilkinson
Here's a video of a lecture given by Gary & Brian for The Library of Congress in Washington.
Rediscover Northern Ireland* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
If you know of any others, I'd be delighted to hear of them & give them an honourary mention here.
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Here's a video which includes two of those fine musicians who were involved in the early Anchor Bar Sessions: Ciaran Kelly & Ciaran Curran.
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