TG4’s spotlight shines on Seamus

TG4 landmark traditional music series ‘Sé mo Laoch’ continues to shine a spotlight on some of Ireland’s finest exponents of music and song this Sunday, October 3 with an intriguing look at the culture of Cavan and the vital role of singer/lilter Séamus Fay.

‘The Cavan Lilter’ from Drumconnick, Cavan Town, Séamus’s remarkable talent has been recognised at four All-Ireland Fleadhs where he was crowned all-Ireland lilting champion in 1959, 1960, 1961 and 1969. Incidentally, these were the only competitions he has ever entered, much to the relief of his challengers.

A remarkable talent and humble man here Fay tells his story in his own words alongside Martin Donohoe, Neansaí Ní Choisdealbha, Michael Harding, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Aoife Murray, Antóin MacGabhann, Richie Lyons, Fintan McManus, Marion Crowe, Cathal Lynch, Zoran Donohoe, Claire McDermott & Áine McDermott.

It is directed by Ciarán Ó Maonaigh and produced by Dónal O’Connor; Executive Producer is Niamh Ni Bhaoill. ‘Sé mo Laoch is produced by ANIAR TV. The show goes out on TG4 this Sunday, October 3 at 9.30pm.