O'Leary, Ellen
Biographical note
Ellen Healy (née O'Leary) was a whistle player from County Kerry. She was recorded on the 1977 album of Sliabh Luachra music, "Music for the Set," and on the 1998 album, "An Evening in Sliabh Luachra. Vol. 1." both of which feature her father, accordionist Johnny O'Leary.
Alternate names
Ellen Healy
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Farewell Concert, 2000 June 24
Includes two independent audio recordings plus the first half of the concert recorded a third time. Video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B).
Gaelic Roots Concert, 2000 June 22
Includes two independent audio recordings and video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B).
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 VHS have been digitally copied and are accessible.
Interview of Paddy Cronin and Johnny O'Leary by Maggie Holtzberg, followed by the Tuesday Recital, 2000 June 20
Monday events: recital; interview of Ciarán Mac Mathúna by Maggie Holtzberg and Beth Sweeney; harp lecture by Sally Sommers Smith of Boston University; and County Kerry Music Forum: "Legends of County Kerry", 2000 June 19
Smith replaced Ruth-Ann Harris, who was on the program as the anticipated Monday lecturer. Each event was captured in its own audio recording, but the video recordings span all four events. Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). Only the camera B video set includes the end of the Smith lecture.
"Music of Sliabh Luachra: Slides and Polkas of Kerry" hosted by Nicky McAuliffe, 2000 June 21
Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B).