Daniel J.Hannon Folk Festival for Brosna in the Autumn

Conor Doolan (left) making a presentation to Brosna native, Tim Murphy, Kerry GAA County Board chairman during the 2017 Daniel J. Hannon Festival in Brosna.and (right) Daniel J Hannon in whose memory the festival will be held.

The Daniel J.Hannon Folk Festival is set to return to Brosna this autumn and is due to be held there over the weekend of September 20th.to 22nd inclusive.

It will feature events for all ages including Gaelic games, folk music and much more.

My Native Brosna Town

Daniel J. Hannon was well known for composing ‘My Native Brosna Town’ among many other songs.

He was a well known figure in the Irish American community in New York City and he’s fondly remembered for his songwriting skills, his charitable work and love of Irish culture.

Further details of the festival will be announced in the coming months.

To hear the most raucous version ever of Daniel J Hannon’s world famous song after Brosna’s great All-Ireland win in 2014. Click on the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjl4IDrusQk

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