ComhaltasLive #315-6: Paddy Ryan
Fiddle player and broadcaster Paddy Ryan from Co. Roscommon plays “The Rathcroghan Reel” reputed to have been composed by a local musician, John Powell, many decades ago.
- Date
- 25 April 2010
- Tune
- The Rathcroghan Reel
- Created By
- Willie Fogarty
- Source
- ComhaltasLive
| Performers/Subjects | Instruments |
|---|---|
| Paddy Ryan | Fiddle |
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Programme: ComhaltasLive Programme #315
- ComhaltasLive #315 (Full Programme)
- ComhaltasLive #315-8: Irene and Brian Cunningham
- ComhaltasLive #315-7: Fiona McKiernan
- ComhaltasLive #315-5: Breda Shannon
- ComhaltasLive #315-4: Erin McGeown
- ComhaltasLive #315-3: Bernard Flaherty
- ComhaltasLive #315-2: Three Céilí Bands Together
- ComhaltasLive #315-1: Music and Dance at the Cooley-Collins Concert
This tune is also known by another name “The Floating Crowbar”; it would be interesting to find out if that was the title given to the tune by John Powell. If it is, i’m willing to bet that more than a few folks would love to hear the story behind it! If anyone knows, please post here; thanks!