35th Connacht Fleadh, Co. Sligo, Ireland 1986

Report shows traditional music, song and dance in Sligo. are demonstrated and discussed.

Interview with Seamus who is giving a sean nós singing class. He explains what is meant by old style singing.

Interview with Declan Bree, Chairman of County Sligo Comhaltas on the tradition of fiddle, flute and harp playing in the region.

Interview with flute player Josie McDermott who plays a slow air and explains why he is not playing much music at the moment.

Interview with fiddle player Joe O’Dowd who plays a tune. Joe O’Dowd plays a second tune joined by his wife Síle and son Seamus.

Interview with Charles Roberts and Tom Ganley who make musical instruments.

Tom Ganley making flutes.

Interview with Labrás Ó Murchú on how a decline in set dancing took place for awhile but is on the rise again.

Set dancers in action.

The reporters are Tommie Gorman and Colm Connolly.