Irvine, Andy (1942-)

Person

Dates

Existence: 1942-

Biographical note

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andy Irvine emigrated from London in the early 1960s from to Dublin, where he pursued both theatre and music. He has recorded and toured with-well known music groups such as Sweeney's Men, Planxty, Mozaik, and Patrick Street. He was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 at the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards.

Found in 2 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

Found in: / Boston College Gaelic Roots Festival records / 2002

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