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#39 Oireachtas na Gaeilge: Sean-Nós Irish Dancing - PART 1 March 15, 2008

Brian Ó Cuinneagáin introduces us to real Irish sean-nós dancing. He is a champion Oireachtas na Gaeilge dancer.

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This clip was filmed at Milwaukee Irish Fest where each year Ireland's Oireachtas winners perform in the Gaeltacht Tent. It's by far, one of my favorite features of the annual festival. The 2008 Milwaukee Irish Fest will be held August 14-17.

Performers:
Brian Ó Cuinneagáin - Sean-Nós Dancer
Meaití Jó Shéamuis - Uilleann Pipes
Johnny Connolly - Melodeon
Éamon Ó Donnchadha - Flute
Gearóid Ó Mórdha - Flute
Ray Mac Mánais - Keyboards
Órla Ní Cheallaigh - Tin Whistle
Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin - Guitar

More information at www.antoireachtas.ie

LISTEN TO PART 2 OF THIS PODCAST...Emer de Bara from Oireachtas na Gaeilge tells a bit more about Irish music and dance...and talks about the dancer featured in this video.