Irish dance sensation Michael Flatley proved his skills as a flautist as he launched the new Garden of Music and Memory in Culfadda, County Sligo on June 14th 2010. Podcasts.ie were there to capture the moment. This podcast features edited versions of the speeches by MC John Higgins, The blessing of The Park Sligo by Local Canon Finna and Rev Cathy Crimby followed by edited versions of the speeches made by Sligo County Council Cathaoirleach Gerry Murray, Sligo County Manager Hubert Kearns and of course the full though brief speech by Guest of Honour Michael Flatley followed by an impromtu performance by Michael playing one of his father’s favourite tunes on a flute he borrowed from one of the musicians present. The podcast opens with a performance by many of the local musicians led by their Far an Tí for the evening Junior Davey

 

Opening of Garden of Music and Memory Culfadda County Sligo June 14th 2010 [ 27:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download