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Glackin, Paddy (1954-)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1954-

Biographical note

Paddy Glackin from Dublin was a fiddle player and teacher. He won an All-Ireland fiddle championship in 1973 and received the TG4 Gradam Ceoil Musician of the Year award in 2022. An international performer, he has recorded both solo and in groups such as The Bothy Band. He served as the Traditional Music Officer with the Irish Arts Council and was a radio broadcaster with RTÉ.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Farewell Concert, 2002 June 22

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). The audio quality for the first 25 minutes of the camera A video recording is poor, however the camera B and audio-only recordings are good.

Access Note

The audio recordings on DTRS cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. All audio and video recordings on DAT and mini-DV have been digitally copied and are accessible.

Dates: 2002 June 22

Friday Cuirmeacha Ceoil (Mini-Concert), 2002 June 21

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

One performer identified on the original media label who is not in the program is Ted Davis. Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B).

Access Note Collection is open for research. Audiovisual recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Multitrack audio recordings (DTRS and ADAT) cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. In a few instances for which audio was exclusively recorded in one of these formats, migration was outsourced.Original digital text and image files in this...
Dates: 2002 June 21

Lecture by Earle Hitchner: "Meet the Critic"; Fiddle and Dance Styles: From Scotland and Ireland to Cape Breton and America, Moderated by Mick Moloney; and Boston Harbor Boat Cruise, 2002 June 19

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). The boat cruise was only recorded on video.

Access Note Collection is open for research. Audiovisual recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Multitrack audio recordings (DTRS and ADAT) cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. In a few instances for which audio was exclusively recorded in one of these formats, migration was outsourced.Original digital text and image files in this...
Dates: 2002 June 19

Masters Concert, 1998 June 27

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Boston College Gaelic Roots Festival is primarily documented through audio and video recordings of music and dance performances and lectures. There are also extensive color snapshot photographs of the festival, and these include classes and workshops as well as concerts and lectures. A smaller amount of paper and born-digital files from Séamus Connolly and Chrysandra Walter capture event planning through correspondence, class descriptions, evaluations, press releases, artist schedules,...
Access Note Collection is open for research. Audiovisual recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Multitrack audio recordings (DTRS and ADAT) cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. In a few instances for which audio was exclusively recorded in one of these formats, migration was outsourced.Original digital text and image files in this...
Dates: 1998 June 27

Masters Concert, 2002 June 20

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Performers identified on the original media label who are not in the program include Randal Bays, Dana Lyn, Martin Mulhaire, Carmel O'Dea, and John Whelan. Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B).

Access Note

The audio recordings on DTRS cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. All audio and video recordings on DAT and mini-DV have been digitally copied and are accessible.

Dates: 2002 June 20

Recitals, 1998 June 22-26

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Includes two sets of audio recordings of the four weekday recitals. The first set of recordings are the performances only, and the second set includes the performers' remarks as well as the music.

Access Note Collection is open for research. Audiovisual recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Multitrack audio recordings (DTRS and ADAT) cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. In a few instances for which audio was exclusively recorded in one of these formats, migration was outsourced.Original digital text and image files in this...
Dates: 1998 June 22-26