Interesting topic, just happened upon it before a gathering of the Cape Breton Uilleann Pipers Club, of which David Papazian happens to be a member. Dave, or 'Papper' as he is affectionately called, is not an electronically connected individual, and I read the postings, particularly Peter's comments about being at Miltown in 1982. Papper regaled us with Seamus stories all evening in between sets of tunes with a Seamus connection......Return from Fingal, Kitty Lies Over, Wandering Minstrel, The Morning Thrush.... among others. The spirit of Seamus Ennis was active on this side of the pond last evening!
One of our members came all the way from South Africa, where he now lives, actually to perform with his family group The Barra MacNeils. Ryan MacNeil did a solo UP set of the Easter Snow and Colonel Fraser during a show of the Celtic Colours festival here. The Chieftains were here as part of their 'farewell tour', Ryan toured with them for a few years in the 00s, but unfortunately wasn't able to convince Paddy M to hang out with us

Mike