Eamon Kelly - Stories from Ireland 2

Known in Ireland as “the seanchai” in the 1950s and 1960s for his RTE broadcasted stories, Eamon Kelly brought a tradition of storytelling to the masses both in his published works and for years in Galway where he ran a one-man show telling stories to enthusiastic, receptive crowds. Born in 1914, the man himself died in 2001, having traveled the world, been nominated for a Tony on Broadway and shared countless hours of stories with his Irish audience back home.
Traditional Set Dancing to music from Tony McMahon, Kevin Glackin and Paul McGrattan

[@johnoconnor4623]

Eamon Kelly, he entertained my dad on the radio for years. A seanachai.

[@timmccaffrey1326]

A wonderful example of a lost art from Ireland's great storyteller........brings back so many memories.

[@michaeldevaney5728]

What a massively talented man

[@coreysaenz4693]

Thank you for the stories!

[@edbarrett5995]

This isn't just story-telling - this is sorcery.

[@kathleenryan2193]

Lovely story reminds me of when I was growing up in Ireland we used to sit by the fire listening to Nedd Kelly telling those stories

[@johncarroll9986]

God rest his gentle soul may he rest in peace eamonn Kelly

[@DawnohopeBridge]

What a genious...........RIP

[@johnhiggins9827]

FrankGFlanagan nm
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[@teddy42424]

truth will out.many blesings

[@harry7075]

Excellent legend

[@frunomaol5069]

Quite a feat of memory.

[@helenheeney2284]

Ah excellent

[@maryfraser6377]

Brillant!

[@milliebanks7209]

Sorcery calling all to Ireland! Wonderful!

[@castlebar67]

Here we are 50 years on listening to him on video on you tube after listening to him with dear gran and uncle Michael on radio Eireann long ago on Monday night at 9.00 PM bless the days that were . What year was this recorded anyone please .

[@MisterPolitical1]

1987

[@philruane5575]

The lighting n camera work tis brilliant if ya care to watch

[@neilwalsh3977]

Laughin oush loud now

[@Itsalloverrated]

Legend

[@padrina1]

My Heart, mo Chroí xxxxx

[@michaeldevaney5728]

Was eamonn Kelly born in kerry

[@noelkeane5603]

Yes, he was and steeped in Kerry lore.

[@michaeldevaney5728]

@@noelkeane5603 hi noel I hope yur are well thanks for that information god bless you

[@paulabowen840]

go raibhmaith agat fotr putting us in touch with a seanachai like Eamon Kelly!