Inaugural Peadar Crotty Shield

The Clare county fleadh was held in Kilfenora the weekend before last. One of the competitions held was the tin whistle slow airs in the 12 to 15 years age group.
The Peader Crotty Shield for tin whistle slow airs, donated in his memory by the members of Inis Cathaigh CCÉ and the Neil Galvin Festival Committee, was presented for the first time to Eimear Coughlan, representing Tulla CCÉ.
Peader was a very well known musician in Kilrush and West Clare and was chairman of the Neil Galvin Festival before his untimely death in August 2009.