This oil study was painted inspired by a recent visit to the Willie Clancy week in Co.Clare where I was attending the summer school learning the Fiddle and enjoying the music in the evenings.
Scotsman over the Border is the Name of a tune played regularly at sessions.
Ciaran Also has an Exhibiton on at the same time as the RUA:
"Half Bap Workers" Ciaran Gallagher Northern Ireland Sea Holly Gallery Wed 15 Oct - Sat 15 Nov See website for opening times Free Ciaran Gallagher has long turned his attention to the people of Belfast, capturing the city's character through portraiture. His latest exhibition shifts focus to the Cathedral Quarter-an area layered with history and culture, once known as 'The Half Bap'. Once the industrial heart of Belfast, its cobbled streets now tell a different story, shaped by those who live and work there today. In these new works, Ciaran continues to document a city in flux, highlighting the individuals who give this evolving district its edge. Opening reception: Wed 15 Oct, 7.30pm - 11pm