There was lots of filming and recording of music going on about the place all last week, for the TG4 programme, Spillane an Fánaí, due to go out during the Autumn/Winter schedule.
Some of the traditional Singers Circle were in Wynne's, talking about John Reilly. Helen Grehan knew him well from when she was a child. She spoke about her memories of the singer who died too early, but whose traditional songs were recorded and taken up by Christy Moore and Planxty and many more since.
Clíona sang a couple of verses of Úna Bhán and did a bit of chat as Gaeilge i dtaobh John Reilly agus an dá lá a chaith Tommy Munnelly agus DK Wilgus i Mainistir na Búille á thaifead i 1969.
Christy Moore will be giving a concert in Boyle on Thursday, 26th June, supported by the Grehan sisters, to raise funds for a plaque in memory of John Reilly.
Realboyle.com has a lot more about the TG4 crew and many excellent photos - here's just one: recognise anyone? https://www.flickr.com/photos/realboyle/14158821152/in/set-72157644421677276/
