Willie Clancy

Willie Clancy

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Willie Clancy was born on 24 December 1918 near Milltown Malbay, County Clare, into a musical family. Influenced by his parents and local piper Garret Barry, he began playing the whistle at age 5 and later the flute. He discovered the uilleann pipes in 1936 after hearing Johnny Doran and acquired his own set in 1938. Influenced by masters like Leo Rowsome and Séamus Ennis, Clancy won the Oireachtas competition in 1947. He moved to London to work as a carpenter but returned to Clare in 1957, where he made key recordings for Gael Linn. Clancy died in 1973, the same year the Willie Clancy Summer School was founded in his honour, becoming a major institution in Irish traditional music. His life and legacy were later celebrated in the 2009 TG4 documentary Cérbh É? Willie Clancy.

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Slip Jigs: Give Us a Drink of Water, Hardiman the Fiddler, Will You Come Down to Limerick?
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Reels: Jenny Picking Cockles, My Love is in America
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Air: An Páistín Fionn
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Air: Ar Éirinn Ní Neosfainn Cé hí
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Willie Clancy The Gold Ring
26-02-2010
Willie Clancy The Gold Ring
01
Jigs: Down the Back Lane, Sergeant Early's
Willie Clancy
Willie Clancy The Gold Ring
02:47
02
Reels: An Bhean Tincéara, The Ravelled Hank of Yarn
Willie Clancy
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02:34
03
Air: The Bold Trainer O
Willie Clancy
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02:58
04
Reels: The Connaught Heifers, Corney is Coming
Willie Clancy
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02:36
05
Jig: The Frieze Britches
Willie Clancy
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02:54
06
Reels: The Steampacket, Rakish Paddy
Willie Clancy
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03:08
07
Air: The Trip over the Mountain
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02:37
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The Minstrel from Clare
℗ 1967 Topic Records Ltd.
01-01-1967
The Minstrel from Clare
01
Langstern Pony
Willie Clancy
The Minstrel from Clare
01:44
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
The Templehouse / Over the Moor to Maggie
Willie Clancy
The Minstrel from Clare
02:48
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
Bruachna Carraige Báine (The Brink of the White Rock)
Willie Clancy
The Minstrel from Clare
02:26
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
Erin's Lovely Lea
Willie Clancy
The Minstrel from Clare
04:16
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
The Killavel Fancy / The Dogs Among the Bushes
Willie Clancy
The Minstrel from Clare
02:42
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
The Family Ointment
Willie Clancy
The Minstrel from Clare
02:14
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07
The Dear Irish Boy
Willie Clancy
The Minstrel from Clare
03:30
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
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Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways
26-02-2013
Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways
01
Love At the Endings / John Mcgrath's Reel
Kevin Burke
Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways
02:25
02
As I Roved Out
Sarah Makem
Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways
00:58
03
Border Spirit
Billy Pigg
Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways
01:24
04
'Twas Early, Early in the Spring
Margaret Dirrane
Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways
01:54
05
De'il Among the Tailors
Bob Hobkirk
Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways
01:45
06
The Rocks of Bawn
Joe Heaney
Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways
03:23
07
Whiskey Island Polka
Frank Keating, Pat O’Malley
Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways
01:35
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It Was Mighty! the Early Days of Irish Music in London
℗ 2016 Topic Records Ltd
29-12-2016
It Was Mighty! the Early Days of Irish Music in London
01
Reel: The Jolly Tinker
Michael Gorman
It Was Mighty! the Early Days of Irish Music in London
01:29
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
Reel: Bonnie Kate
Michael Gorman
It Was Mighty! the Early Days of Irish Music in London
02:50
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
Reel: The Boys of Ballisadare
Gerry Wimsey
It Was Mighty! the Early Days of Irish Music in London
01:37
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
Reel: The Copperplate
Gerry Wimsey
It Was Mighty! the Early Days of Irish Music in London
01:04
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
Hornpipe: Paddy Taylor's
Paddy Taylor
It Was Mighty! the Early Days of Irish Music in London
01:39
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
Reel: The Cabin Hunter
Paddy Taylor
It Was Mighty! the Early Days of Irish Music in London
00:56
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07
Slow Air: With Kitty I'll Go
Paddy Taylor
It Was Mighty! the Early Days of Irish Music in London
02:01
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
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The Drones and the Chanters - Irish Pipering
℗ 1971 Claddagh Records, under exclusive license to Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
01-01-1971
The Drones and the Chanters - Irish Pipering
01
Jenny's Welcome To Charlie (Reel)
Seamus Ennis
The Drones and the Chanters - Irish Pipering
02:16
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
The Wounded Hussar (Air)
Seamus Ennis
The Drones and the Chanters - Irish Pipering
01:59
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
Pat Ward's Jig
Seamus Ennis
The Drones and the Chanters - Irish Pipering
02:16
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
The Trip We Took Over The Mountain
Seamus Ennis
The Drones and the Chanters - Irish Pipering
02:28
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
Bean Dubh An Ghleanna (Air)
Seamus Ennis
The Drones and the Chanters - Irish Pipering
03:28
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
The Bucks Of Oranmore (Air)
Seamus Ennis
The Drones and the Chanters - Irish Pipering
02:17
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07
Anonn's Anall (Lullaby)
Peadar Brow
The Drones and the Chanters - Irish Pipering
02:03
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
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Setting Sail
Gael Linn
01-01-2004
Setting Sail
01
Bean Pháidín
Seán 'ac Dhonncha
Setting Sail
01:32
Writer: Traditional - Seán 'ac Dhonncha / Composers: Traditional - Seán 'ac Dhonncha
02
Is Í Do Mhamo Í
Seán 'ac Dhonncha
Setting Sail
01:09
Writer: Traditional - Seán 'ac Dhonncha / Composers: Traditional - Seán 'ac Dhonncha
03
The Dash to Portobello
Seán Ryan
Setting Sail
02:41
Composers: Traditional - Seán Ryan
04
Caoineadh Na dTrí Mhuire
Seosamh O hEanai
Setting Sail
03:15
Writer: Traditional - Seosamh O hEanai / Composers: Traditional - Seosamh O hEanai
05
Bonny Kate / Mrs. McLeod's / The Fermoy Lasses
Tommy Reck
Setting Sail
03:17
Composers: Traditional - Tommy Reck
06
Neainsín Bhán
Seosamh O hEanai
Setting Sail
02:11
Writer: Traditional - Seosamh O hEanai / Composers: Traditional - Seosamh O hEanai
07
Carolan's Concerto
Tommy Reck
Setting Sail
02:46
Composers: Traditional - Tommy Reck
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The Sligo Champion
℗ 2007 Topic
29-12-2016
The Sligo Champion
01
The Down the Broom / Pigeon on the Gate
Michael Gorman
The Sligo Champion
02:18
Writer: Not Found On Ice / Composers: Not Found On Ice
02
Michael Coleman's Hop-jig
Michael Gorman
The Sligo Champion
01:13
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
Bonnie Ann
Michael Gorman
The Sligo Champion
02:32
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
The Versavienna
Michael Gorman
The Sligo Champion
01:55
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
The Lark in the Morning
Michael Gorman
The Sligo Champion
01:50
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
Jamesy Gannon's Barndances
Michael Gorman
The Sligo Champion
04:56
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07
The Anchonry Lasses / Lady Gardner's Troops
Michael Gorman
The Sligo Champion
03:15
Writer: Not Found On Ice / Composers: Not Found On Ice
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Seoda Ceoil
Gael Linn
19-07-2013
Seoda Ceoil
01
Old Hag, You Have Killed Me / Old Tipperary (Jigs)
Willie Clancy
Seoda Ceoil
02:15
Writer: Willie Clancy / Composers: Traditional - Willie Clancy
02
The Boy in the Gap / Seán Reid's Fancy (Reels)
Willie Clancy
Seoda Ceoil
02:42
Writer: Willie Clancy / Composers: Traditional - Willie Clancy
03
The Bold Trainer O (Slow Air)
Willie Clancy
Seoda Ceoil
03:03
Writer: Willie Clancy / Composers: Traditional - Willie Clancy
04
Garraí Na Saileog (Jig)
Willie Clancy
Seoda Ceoil
01:29
Writer: Willie Clancy / Composers: Traditional - Willie Clancy
05
An Cumann Gearr (Song)
Seán Ó Conaire
Seoda Ceoil
03:01
Writer: Seán Ó Conaire / Composers: Traditional - Seán Ó Conaire
06
The Old Concertina Reel / Tom Keane's Reel (Reels)
John Kelly
Seoda Ceoil
01:35
Writer: John Kelly / Composers: Traditional - John Kelly
07
John Kelly's (Jig)
John Kelly
Seoda Ceoil
01:35
Writer: John Kelly / Composers: Traditional - John Kelly
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The Breeze from Erin
℗ 1969 Topic Records Ltd.
29-12-2016
The Breeze from Erin
01
The Choice Wife
Willie Clancy
The Breeze from Erin
03:11
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
Banish Misfortune
Festy Conlan
The Breeze from Erin
01:44
Writer: Larkin Patty - Thompson Richard John / Composers: Larkin Patty - Thompson Richard John
03
The Bag of Potatoes / Sligo Maid
Festy Conlan
The Breeze from Erin
02:25
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
Roisin Dubh / The Steampacket
Seamus Tansey
The Breeze from Erin
03:57
Writer: Tansey Seamus / Composers: Tansey Seamus
05
Boil the Breakfast Early
Seamus Tansey
The Breeze from Erin
01:45
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
Bean Dubn an Ghleanna / The Ewe
Tony MacMahon
The Breeze from Erin
04:51
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07
The Morning Dew / The Woman of the House
Willie Clancy
The Breeze from Erin
02:36
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
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The Voice of the People: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
℗ 2006 Topic
29-12-2016
The Voice of the People: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
01
The Green Fields of Canada
Paddy Tunney
The Voice of the People: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
03:41
Writer: Tunney Paddy / Composers: Tunney Paddy
02
Erin's Lovely Home
Mary Ann Haynes
The Voice of the People: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
02:45
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
Killyclare
Eddie Butcher
The Voice of the People: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
04:24
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
Van Dieman's Land
Walter Pardon
The Voice of the People: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
07:29
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
If You Ever Go over to Ireland
Margaret Barry
The Voice of the People: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
02:24
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
Farewell to Ireland
Michael Coleman
The Voice of the People: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
03:12
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07
Brockagh Brae
Geordie Hanna
The Voice of the People: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
05:02
Writer: Hanna George / Composers: Hanna George
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Ceol Agus Foinn Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy
11-09-2015
Ceol Agus Foinn Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy
01
Turnamh Thomáis Mhic an Bhaird, Ríl Mhuileann an Bhata (Ríleanna)
Buíon Fidléirí
Ceol Agus Foinn Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy
03:58
Other contributors: RTE Radió na Gaeltachta
02
Poirt Christy Barry (Poirt)
P J Crotty
Ceol Agus Foinn Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy
03:00
Other contributors: RTE Radió na Gaeltachta
03
An Tseansceach (Ríl)
Sean Talty
Ceol Agus Foinn Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy
02:28
Other contributors: RTE Radió na Gaeltachta
04
The Boys of Barr Na Sráide (Amhrán Traidisiúnta)
Donie Ó Nualláin
Ceol Agus Foinn Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy
04:14
Other contributors: RTE Radió na Gaeltachta
05
Páidín Scléipeach, Iníon an Mhuilleora, Na Muillte Ag Meilt (Ríleanna)
Gerry Commane
Ceol Agus Foinn Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy
03:24
Other contributors: RTE Radió na Gaeltachta
06
Máirseáil Chlann Uí Dhonnabháin (Máirseáil), Port Pháidín Mhic Fhlannchadha [Port], Bláithín an Chnoic Rua [Ríl]
Buíon Óg
Ceol Agus Foinn Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy
04:14
Other contributors: RTE Radió na Gaeltachta
07
Sliabh Ruiséal, Tabhair Dúinn Deoch Uisce (Poirt)
Larry Kinsella
Ceol Agus Foinn Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy
02:36
Other contributors: RTE Radió na Gaeltachta
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The Voice of the People: Come Let Us Buy the Licence, Songs of courtship and marriage)
℗ 2006 Topic
29-12-2016
The Voice of the People: Come Let Us Buy the Licence, Songs of courtship and marriage)
01
I Courted a Wee Girl
Sarah Makem
The Voice of the People: Come Let Us Buy the Licence, Songs of courtship and marriage)
03:44
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
The Green Bushes
Geoff Ling
The Voice of the People: Come Let Us Buy the Licence, Songs of courtship and marriage)
02:51
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
Lovely Johnny
Mary Ann Haynes
The Voice of the People: Come Let Us Buy the Licence, Songs of courtship and marriage)
01:03
Writer: Kirkpatrick Benji - Rose Saul - Sartin Paul Jonathan / Composers: Kirkpatrick Benji - Rose Saul - Sartin Paul Jonathan
04
The Collen from Coolbaun
Tommy McGrath
The Voice of the People: Come Let Us Buy the Licence, Songs of courtship and marriage)
02:53
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
Our Captain Calls All Hands
Pop Maynard
The Voice of the People: Come Let Us Buy the Licence, Songs of courtship and marriage)
02:44
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
The Song of the Riddles
Willie Clancy
The Voice of the People: Come Let Us Buy the Licence, Songs of courtship and marriage)
03:41
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07
The Bonnie Lass O' Fyvie
Jimmy MacBeath
The Voice of the People: Come Let Us Buy the Licence, Songs of courtship and marriage)
03:42
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
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The Best of Irish Traditional Music
10-07-2014
The Best of Irish Traditional Music
01
Mason's Apron
Sean Maguire
The Best of Irish Traditional Music
04:09
02
The Siege of Ennis
Tulla Ceili Band
The Best of Irish Traditional Music
02:47
03
The Cobbler
Tommy Makem
The Best of Irish Traditional Music
02:53
04
Belfast Hornpipe
Margaret Barry
The Best of Irish Traditional Music
01:34
05
Kilfenora Jig
Tulla Ceili Band
The Best of Irish Traditional Music
02:54
06
The Rocks of Bourne
Willie Clancy
The Best of Irish Traditional Music
02:05
07
Paddy in London; Jackson's Morning Brush
Gallowglass Ceili Band
The Best of Irish Traditional Music
02:34
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Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 2: Songs and Dances from Down, Kerry, and Clare
(P) 1963 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Folkways Records.
01-01-1963
Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 2: Songs and Dances from Down, Kerry, and Clare
01
A Ceili in County Kerry: Conversation in the Irish Language
Residents of Dingle, County Kerry
Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 2: Songs and Dances from Down, Kerry, and Clare
00:56
Composers: Unspecified
02
Dun An Oir
Seán de Hóra
Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 2: Songs and Dances from Down, Kerry, and Clare
03:33
Composers: Traditional
03
The Rambling Kerry Lad
Bridget Granbhil
Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 2: Songs and Dances from Down, Kerry, and Clare
02:28
Composers: Traditional
04
Preab San Ol
Seán de Hóra
Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 2: Songs and Dances from Down, Kerry, and Clare
01:52
Composers: Traditional
05
Lullabies
Bridget Granbhil
Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 2: Songs and Dances from Down, Kerry, and Clare
01:50
Composers: Traditional
06
Harvest Home
Seán de Hóra
Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 2: Songs and Dances from Down, Kerry, and Clare
01:17
Composers: Traditional
07
The Turfman from Ardee
David Harper
Traditional Music of Ireland, Vol. 2: Songs and Dances from Down, Kerry, and Clare
02:41
Composers: Traditional
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Bagpipes of Britain & Ireland
01-01-1996
Bagpipes of Britain & Ireland
01
Maidrin Rua / The Little Red Fox
The McPeake Family Trio
Bagpipes of Britain & Ireland
01:40
02
The Blackthorn Stick / Saddle the Pony
The McPeake Family Trio
Bagpipes of Britain & Ireland
02:21
03
Juanita
The McPeake Family Trio
Bagpipes of Britain & Ireland
02:51
04
Mrs Mcleod's Reel
The McPeake Family Trio
Bagpipes of Britain & Ireland
02:29
05
The Lark in the Morning
Felix Doran
Bagpipes of Britain & Ireland
01:31
06
Pigeon on the Gate / Miss Monaghan's
Felix Doran
Bagpipes of Britain & Ireland
02:19
07
The Brown Thorn
Seamus Ennis
Bagpipes of Britain & Ireland
01:27
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