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Frank Whelan, Chair of Fleadh Nua, Ennis,
speaks about Willie Keane.
"Set dancing brought the music to life. It would
be unthinkable to have music without dancing."
"Willie Keane brought the art of set dancing to a new
level and he was also instrumental in bringing the Clare style
to a national audience."
Joe Hurley,
local historian. "... his entrance into a lounge
bar made heads turn and brought a hush to the crowd now gripped
with feelings of eager expectation." "Willie...
drummed out his battering rhythms to the cheers and applause
of all present."
Mick
Mulkerrin, Set Dancing and Sean Nos teacher. "He
was an interesting, humble and gracious man who understood
music and knew how to interpret that music with this feet."
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