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ITMA’s documentary Seán Keane: A Portrait of an Artist was screened to a sold-out crowd at the Irish Film Institute (IFI) on Sunday, 28 January as part of the Temple Bar TradFest 2024.
In this documentary, Seán Keane recalls a range of musical influences from early days listening to James Morrisson and Frank O’Higgins on a wind-up gramophone and his great admiration for the musical and managerial skills of Paddy Moloney. Seán’s talents are extolled by fellow traditional musicians Paddy Glackin, Mick O’Connor, Liam O’Connor, Matt Molloy and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin who speaks of the “overwhelming feeling of joy” which his music creates.
The film was directed by Dermot O’Hanlon and produced by Seán Potts, who were joined by Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, ITMA Director Liam O’Connor and host Aoife Nic Cormaic for a Q&A following the screening.
ITMA would like to thank everyone who came out to the screening, along with Sunniva O’Flynn and all the staff a the IFI and Temple Bar TradFest for their help with the event.
