Clancy’s legacy keeps fans in tune

The tiny village of Milltown Malbay is the focal point for Willie Clancy Week, reports Caomhan Kean.

THOUSANDS of music lovers are attending the annual Willie Clancy Week in Clare this week and of those over 800 have signed up for lessons in music, song and dance at annual music school.

Up to 5,000 people are expected to pour into the tiny town of Milltown Malbay (population 600) to avail of the jigs and the reels and the fun over the week-long event.