I came across Declan Hunt a few times around Doolin in County Clare in the early 80s, I think. I haven't heard any reports of him since. Incidentally, since we share a first name I can remember a situation where someone got our names mixed up and mistakenly introduced me to a number of people as Dec Hunt. At least I think that was what she was calling me! Sounds like it was the same Clive Collins alright, best known as a whistle player as far as I know from Gort in County Galway. Clive is commemorated each year in his native Gort as part of the Cooley/Collins festival, which also commemorates box player Joe Cooley.
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