The annual Sean McCarthy Memorial Traditional Irish Ballad Competition is now open for entries. A prize of €1,250 will be awarded to the winner of this competition. Closing date for entries for the Ballad competition is Friday 21st July 2017 Entries to be submitted on CD, with 3 typed copies (or in very clear handwriting). Entries to […]
The annual Sean McCarthy Memorial Traditional Irish Ballad Competition is now open for entries. Closing date for entries for the Ballad competition is Friday 13th July 2018 Entries to be submitted on CD, with 3 typed copies (or in very clear handwriting). Also include your email address. Entries to be accompanied by cheque/postal order for €25.00. No entries […]
The twenty fifth annual Sean McCarthy Weekend Festival will take place from August 1st-5th in Finuge. Sean McCarthy (1923-1990) was born in Greenville, Listowel, one of a family of 10 children. Sean spent some time in England and the USA before purchasing a holiday home in Finuge, in 1964, which later became his permanent residence. […]
The Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend Festival is returning in 2022 after a two year break owing to Covid 19. Sean was born in Listowel on July 5th 1923. He was one of a family of ten children. He attended Listowel Primary School, where his teacher for a time was Dr. Bryan McMahon, who once said […]
