The Turf Shed is a group of seven traditional musicians from around Miltown Malbay who came together in 2020 to play music when live events were at a standstill due to the Covid pandemic. Collectively, the group members have many years of experience playing as well as teaching, arranging and composing music for performance. Containing tracks played in a traditional style and some imaginative arrangements, this collection will highlight the wealth of music in their local area of West Clare, in particular the places and townlands that inspired the music.It draws from local musicians and composers whose legacy has shaped the musical landscape of the area- Willie Clancy, Bobby Casey and Junior Crehan. This album is dedicated to the memory of Ciaran O’Dea (husband of Caroline Tubridy O'Dea) who sadly passed away in 2021. Ciaran welcomed the group into his home to play music in his beautifully renovated turf shed, to while the night away discussing music and Ciaran's impressive record collection.

This is a gem of a CD and one everyone should have in their collection.

Frank Whlan Cois na hAbhna Archive