"Maire Ni Scolai"
It needs to be remembered that Maire Ni Scolai was singing in a different time and for totally different audiences than those usually associated with Seán Nós singing
Hers was the world of the OIREACHTAS na GAEILGE competitions that were as far away from genuine traditional singing as you could get.
I attended some of broadcaster Ian Lee's classes at the Wille Clancy Summer School and heard him talk of his mother's experiences as a singer in that world - fascinating - hopefully he'll take it up again next month.
Not knocking it - I thoroughly enjoyed crouching over our radio in my youth listening to the crackly reception from the Radio Eireann and Athlone stations - good days!!
Jim Carroll