Voices From The Sperrins - Heritage of Traditional Music in Ballinascreen

Paddy Glasgow chats to Maurice Bradley & Bernie Gray about the heritage of traditional Irish music in Ballinascreen. Maurice has a deep connection with Irish music and language having spent many years playing fiddle and Uilleann pipes up and down the country, studying Irish language and teaching music at North West Regional College in Derry. Bernie has a love for dancing and is the chairperson of Ballinascreen Traditional Music Group, keeping traditional music alive in the parish. They talk about Irish music, Fleadhs, céilí dancing, céilí bands, accordion bands, set dancing, Irish music collectors, the Downhill Harp, songs and tunes from Ballinascreen. Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Lottery players who have made this project possible! By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/ #NationalLottery #HeritageFund #glasgowbury #voicesfromthesperrins #podcast #irishmusic #trad #irishtrad #fiddle #fiddlemusic #ballinascreen #midulster