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THE third annual Clare Shout Festi- val is expected to attract thousands of visitors to Kilkishen on the weekend of September 19, 20 and 21 next.
The highlight of the weekend will be the competition to find the person who can best demonstrate the tradi- tional Clare Shout which is believed to date back to the first settlers in the Banner county.
The winner will be presented with a perpetual challenge cup along with a cash prize and the competition will be open to men and women of all aoe
The weekend will be opened with a cheese and wine reception on Friday night, September 19. This will be fol-
lowed by the keynote lecture Clare Heroes of the Caman and the Bow, by traditional music expert Seamus Mac Mathuna.
In his lecture Mr Mac Mathuna, a talented musician and composer, will pay tribute to some of the most famous Clare musicians and hurlers such as Willie Clancy, Paddy Canny, Tommy Daly, Jimmy Smyth, Brian Lohan and others.
The weekend will be packed with indoor and outdoor events to suit all ages. Full details will be announced later.