If anybody is able to tune into Lyric FM (Ireland), they are broadcasting three programmes on the Irish Travellers we recorded (mainly in London) (1973-2004), starting this coming Saturday.
They are scheduled for Saturdays August 23rd, 30th and September 6th, probably around 3pm.
The general title is 'Come All You Loyal Travellers' and the individual programmes are as follows:
1 'Song Hunting'; (early days of project) - singers include 'Pop's' Johnny Connors, Bill Cassidy, Andy Cash, Mary Cash etc.
2 'Remembering The Pictures'; (devoted entirely to Mikeen McCarthy, singer, storyteller, ballad seller, tinsmith, horsed-dealer etc.) from Cahersiveen, Kerry.
3 'A Right Way To Do It' (singing style, repertoire, etc) singers include Mary Delaney, Paddy Reilly, etc.
Jim Carroll