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Featuring an impressive line-up of Irish and international roots/acoustic acts over the next nine consecutive nights, the Celtic…

Featuring an impressive line-up of Irish and international roots/acoustic acts over the next nine consecutive nights, the Celtic Flame Festival runs until January 16th, with the likes of Anuna, Davy Spillane, Kevin Glackin, Jimmy MacCarthy, Eimear Quinn (right), De Dannan, Kieran Goss, Beth Neilsen Chapman, Janis Ian, Tim O'Brien, Maura O'Connell and members of Altan flying the flag for the old and new. The list of people playing (the majority of whom are also on their way to Glasgow's Celtic Connections 2000 Festival from January 11th) is of an extremely high standard. All gigs take place at Dublin's HQ Hall of Fame.

Tony Clayton-Lea

Tony Clayton-Lea

Tony Clayton-Lea is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in popular culture