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Killarney to make the French connection this weekend
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A TALENTED troupe of Killarney dancers and musicians will be taking centre stage in Saint-Avertin in France this weekend.
The traditional Irish music and dance group, Echoes of Killarney, has been invited to play at a major Celtic event, Le Festival des Horizons, tomorrow and Sunday, where they will exhibit the best of local Killarney talent. Musicians Padraig Buckley, Tom O’Connor, Niamh Dalton, Mike Kelliher, Sean Kelliher, Geraldine Brosnan and singer Brid O’Shea will be joined by a host of dancers directed by Maureen Hegarty at this massive open-air music festival, expected to attract a tens of thousands of spectators this year.
Maureen was invited a few years ago when Kerry Dances Ireland performed and the show was so successful she has been invited back. “Saint-Avertin is a twin-town to Killarney and Echoes of Killarney group is looking forward to visiting the town, meeting the locals and performing alongside famous folk artists,” said Maureen. “We will also be privileged to be joined by a delegation from the Killarney Municipal District including the town mayor.
“We will be performing alongside some of the best Celtic bands in Europe! It truly is an honour.”
Above: The Killarney musicians who will perform in Saint-Avertin this weekend.
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