Sean McCarthy Weekend Festival 2017

The Winner and Runners up for the Sean McCarthy Ballad Competition

Winner

Pete Gilroy (Galway) for his song "Rosie" Received a cheque for €1,200 and a Trophy

First Runner up

John Kinsella (Listowel) for his song "As I sail the Jeanie Johnson" received a cheque for €500

Second Runner up

Sean Dillon (Ballybunion) for his song "Cliff of Banemore" received a cheque for €300

Kindly sponsored by Mike & Sue Nillson IMRO & The Estate of Sean McCarthy

Winner and Runners up for the Mick McCarthy Story Telling Competition

Winner

Francis Kennedy (Listowel) for her story "Snow White and Brand New" received a cheque for €1000 and a Trophy

First Runner up

Tom Moore (Moyvane) with his story "Looking For A Woman" received a cheque for €500

Second Runner up

Maire Gillen (Cork) with her story "The Old Woman 3 Tests" received acheque for €250

Kindly Sponsored by Lionel McCarthy

Photo by: Brendan Landy