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.

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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