Irish Music Magazine - May 1997

OVER HERE - British Coverage

Fiddle player Kevin Burke, Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell, the Hammersmith Irish Centre all feature in our expanding coverage of the folk and traditional scene in Britain.Plus upcoming festivals and concerts.

Matt Molloy

Matt Molloy talks of times past, flutes, life as a Chieftain and the music of seals.

Cooley Magic

Since his death 24 years ago, Joe Cooley has become something of a cult figure. John O'Regan on the magical spirit of the Galway accordionist.

The Chief O'Neill

Capt Francis O'Neill, the Chicago collector, is the subject of a new book by Nicholas Carolan.

The Kelly family

Continuing his series on Irish musical families, Fintan Vallely writes about the Kellys who have left a lasting impression in Clare, Dublin and America.

Cork Pipers Club

The Cork Pipers Club, which celebrates its centenary next year, carries on a proud tradition.