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Out of darkness : the blind piper of Inagh / Howard Marshall ; with photography by Ben Taylor.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Norwich : Cottier Press Limited, 2016.Description: 420 p. : ill., maps ; 25 x 28 cmISBN:
  • 9780995505407
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 788.4919
Summary: Howard Marshall intricately weaves the history, people and places of west Clare with story and legend to provide the first written account of Garrett Barry, the blind piper of Inagh. We are introduced to those who knew Barry as well as those who have carried his memory, ensuring that his rich contribution to local culture resonates still in the music of his homeland. Beautifully illustrated with photographs by Ben Taylor, Out of Darkness guides us through a world that has retained abiding traditions in poetry, folklore, music, dance and song.
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Loanable Book Library Irish Reserve 788.4919 MAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 000413518

Includes index.

Howard Marshall intricately weaves the history, people and places of west Clare with story and legend to provide the first written account of Garrett Barry, the blind piper of Inagh. We are introduced to those who knew Barry as well as those who have carried his memory, ensuring that his rich contribution to local culture resonates still in the music of his homeland. Beautifully illustrated with photographs by Ben Taylor, Out of Darkness guides us through a world that has retained abiding traditions in poetry, folklore, music, dance and song.

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