I've just returned from two weeks in West Cork, Ireland where there was plenty of music going on. The Ballydehob Traditional Festival took place on the weekend before the Eatser. Ballydehob is a picturesque village with five friendly bars and many very good traditional players living nearby. The weather was gorgeous throughout the weekend. I played in sessions at Levis's Corner Bar on Friday evening, The Sandboat on Saturday and Rosie's on Sunday. See http://www.ballydehobtradfestival.com/ for more information.
Welsh dancers performing in the open air at the Ballydehob Festival
Irish dancers in the street outside Levis's on Suday afternoon
The session in Rosie's on SundayThe following weekend, Easter weekend brought more music. On Good Friday I was booked to play at the Boathouse, Ahakista. Luke, a local fisherman and boatbuilder transforms his boathouse into an unofficial bar every Friday evening for locals, friends and family to enjoy a drink and good company. This is particularly popular on Good Friday when all the bars in Ireland are closed.
Performing at the Boathouse, Ahakista
Views from the BoathouseThe annual 'Ceoil on the Coast' Musical festival at Kilcrohane took place on Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I took part in the tradional session in Eileen's bar on the Saturday evening.
Frank, me, Paul 
Finbar (with hat) who unfortunately had his spoons with him!
