Scoil Gheimhridh Frankie Kennedy
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Scoil Gheimhridh Frankie Kennedy ("Frankie Kennedy Winter School") was a traditional music winter school held annually in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland starting December 1994 in memory of Belfast flautist Frankie Kennedy (from Irish folk music band Altan) who died on 19 September 1994.[1] The last session ended in January 2014. It has been succeeded by the "Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair" ("Gweedore Winter School").[2]
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Scoil Gheimhridh Frankie Kennedy | |
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Genre | Traditional Irish |
Dates | 27 December – 2 January |
Location(s) | Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal, Ireland |
Years active | December 1994 - January 2014 |
Founders | Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh |
Website | www.FrankieKennedy.com |
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