The Cunningham Sound

A special benefit performance of Irish dance and music took place in the Claremorris Town Hall (Co. Mayo, Ireland) on Nov.14th, 2008, entitled “The Cunningham Sound.” Perfomers played to a packed house and enthusiastic audience. Proceeds aided the Red Cross. Artists included the Cunningham Family of Sean-nós dancers, Dessie O’Halloran of Inishbofin, Meaití Jó Shéamus ÓFátharta from the Connemara Gaeltacht, the Sheridan Sisters Step-Dancers from Connemara, and many fine traditional Irish musicians. The Cunningham Family perform throughout the world, and have danced with many top artists including Sharon Shannon, Citizen Keane and The Chieftans. In this recording, broadcast on Claremorris Community Radio on Nov. 16th, 2008, Pete Connor plays live recordings from the performance, and welcomes into the studio Eilleen Connolly, treasurer of the local Red Cross, to discuss the show and the fund-raising effort. A second special guest is Johnny Keane, a local farmer, reading entertaining poems. More info on the Cunningham Sound: http://thatsseannos.com/lineupcunninghams.html Production assistance: Julia Fitzgerald Length: 1 hour