Leading figure in traditional music and dance Dan O’Connell dies

THE death occurred yesterday of Dan O’Connell, a leading figure in traditional music and dance for decades.

Aged 88, he had been in failing health for some time.

Mr O’Connell, whose public house in Knocknagree, Co Cork, was a mecca for Irish music lovers from many parts of the world, has been credited with making a significant contribution to the revival of polka set dancing.