Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2026
Sráid na Cathrach, Co. an Chláir, 4ú Iúil - 12ú Iúil.
The 54th Willie Clancy Summer School, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland.
Saturday 4th July to Sunday 12th July, 2026.
SSWC photos by John Coffey
John Coffey has been a regular attender at Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy for many years and has taken many photographs during his visits. He has a great interest in the heritage of traditional music and that of his native Kildare.
Séamus Ennis soon after his final public appearance at the Lisdoonvarna Folk Festival in 1982.
Traditional singer Seán 'ac Dhonncha 1986.
Traditional singer Frank Harte.
Mairtín Byrnes (fiddle) and Noel Hill seated with Mick Crehan, Breandán Breathnach, Seán and Seán Óg Potts behind them.
Leslie Bingham and Tom Munnelly.
Bobby Casey and John Kelly 1979.
Johnny O'Leary and Benny McCarthy playing in Hennessy's.
Denis Doody playing in Hennessy's, with Johnny O'Leary listening.
Marty O'Malley below a portrait of Willie Clancy.
A young piper.
A rapt Marty Vaughan listens to Liam Ó Floinn's piping.
Jacqueline, Marion and Bernadette McCarthy 2004.
A young box player.
Edel Fox playing in Friel's.
Joe Cunnane.
Patsy Hanley.
Áine Uí Cheallaigh.
Ciarán Somers, on right, with two young whistle players.