The K.I.F.F. & The Inishowen Traditional Singers's Circle present "It's a Fine Thing to Sing"
Áislann Chill Chartha, Ireland, F94EYF4
Saturday 5 April 2025
The Kilcar International Film Festival(K.I.F.F.) &The Inishowen Traditional Singers' Circle present "It's a Fine Thing to Sing", a 60 minute documentary directed by award winning filmmaker Bob Gallagher, featuring Ian Lynch(Lankum/Fire Draw Near), Ye Vagabonds and The Henry Girls arranging and singing six songs from Clonmany and Buncrana singers: Rose Mc Gonigle, Dan Mc Gonigle, Mary Ann Canny, Corney Mc Daid and a visitor to Inishowen, Ardara native singer Packie Manus Byrne. The recordings are framed within Inishowen's stunning landscape, interwoven with atmospheric archival recordings of the original singers, and interviews with contemporary members of the Inishowen song community.
The screening will be introduced by the director Bob Gallagher, followed by a singing session in Evelyns Bar Carrick.
The screening will be introduced by the director Bob Gallagher, followed by a singing session in Evelyns Bar Carrick.