Frankie Kennedy Winter School offered shelter from the storm of life

“THIS festival has been a beacon in the traditional music calendar,” said traditional fiddler Paddy Glackin on Monday night at the last Frankie Kennedy Winter School in Donegal.

Frankie Kennedy Winter School offered shelter from the storm of life
Thu, 02 Jan, 2014 - 00:00
Victoria White
Victoria White

“But everything has its cycle…”

Bouzouki player Donal Lunny was less philosophical: “Maybe they’ll change their mind.”

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