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"Local Songs & Poems" is a collection that was recorded live at the 2011 festival. and includes many of those who were associated with or contributed to the running of the event. It comes with a short introduction by Pat Farrelly which stresses the need to record and collect the wealth of folklore, storytelling, songs and recitations in the locality and really is a treasure trove of its kind. I remember looking for a copy of this a while back and having no success until I mentioned it to Carmel Murray at a meeting of the Writers' Circle. This is a beg steal or borrow job, the standard of the contributions are so good at times. "In Search Of The Fisherman" by Jimmy Peppard is a standout but there are many others. This year's festival is on Sunday the 17th of June and there are a number of other events including "The High Nellies" around the same time. One of the largest festivals of its kind in Ireland, it is a great day out for the family. See www.trimhaymakingfestival.org for details, having trouble with link!
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