Sean-nós starts to strike a chord with teenagers

The ancient tradition of ‘sean-nós’ singing has struck a chord with teenagers in Co Cork according to an expert in what was a dying art.

Teacher and singer Máire Ní Chéileachair says the opportunity to learn sean-nós — traditional unaccompanied singing in Irish and English — should be offered to all primary and post-primary students.

Ms Ní Chéileachair — who will perform sean-nós at the prestigious Masters of Tradition festival in Bantry next week — credits a special rural initiative for a wave of renewed interest in this style of singing.