Tommy himself made a solo album, Sporting Nell, in 1997. They say a man is measured by what he leaves behind him - in Tommy's case we are all better for his having been here. The memories of his lovely music and character, and the knowledge that all of those great gifts have been passed on in abundance to his wonderful family. We are much blessed, and have much to be thankful for, through having known a person like Tommy McCarthy. Accordingly, it is now available from the MT address and full details appear on the Records page.
Students can either enrol in advance or just turn up on the night.
Music, song and dance are part of the success story of contemporary Ireland. From concert hall to session pub, from street busker to record studio, the many forms of Irish entertainment mirror the changing character of Ireland, and its growth as a modern nation. No qualifications or previous knowledge are required, and all are welcome. It will be held in the Conference Centre on the main British Library site on Euston Road from 10.00 to 16.45. The annual BFE conference at Sheffield this year focused our minds on what, how, why and where we do fieldwork, ethnography and representation.