Thousands of traditional music fans have travelled to West Clare this weekend for the start of the annual Willie Clancy festival.The Willie Clancy week is Ireland's largest traditional music summer school and has been held in Miltown Malbay every year since 1973 in memory of the legendary local piper Willie Clancy.
During the week, close to 1,000 students from every part of the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance. In addition, a full programme of lectures, recitals, dances and exhibitions are run by the summer school.
VIDEO: Willie recorded at the Kilrush Fleadh Cheoil in 1967
