Sunday 15th
We all went into Cavan town to have a look at the various venues, see where the lads were going to attend Scoil Eigse, and of course, see where the GigRig will be located. Cavan, being quite spread out meant we walked the legs off ourselves, but it was worth doing. Brian is attending lesson in Cavan Institute, and Eoghan is in St. Clare’s. The GigRig is to be located in the Egg Market, that is beside Teach Bhreifni, not too difficult to find.
Caught up with Joe Doyle and James Mahon (Pipes Teachers) at the Institute, then listened to a Scottish Pipe Band at the Family Day in the park beside the Institute.
Last night was brilliant. One of the best sessions I have attended in a long time. It was the launch of the Fleadh in Belturbet, and the atmosphere was alive with music and craic go leor. The musicians included Martin Donohoe, Fintan McManus, Eugene Teevan, Laurence Nugent, ourselves of course, and a host of visiting musicians, some from Chicago, Canada, England, Wales, Orkney Island, just about everywhere. Well, I hardly saw the bed last night! I think the rest of the week will be much the same. It was a fabulous start to what promises to be an amazing week.
I will endeavour to keep regular updates this week, just to give you a flavour of the fleadh, but now I would like to thank the Management of Seven Horse Shoes Hotel for allowing me to use their internet facilit
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