
This is a moment to honor and commemorate the pioneering members of this remarkable group of troubadours who began their journey in 1962: Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Ciarán Bourke, and Barney McKenna. These founding members ignited the spark that set the folk music world ablaze half a century ago. For the creation of this DVD, a vast collection of old photographs was gathered, and audio and video clips were unearthed from the archives to encapsulate the essence of the group throughout the years. Archival performances were seamlessly integrated into this celebratory concert. The atmosphere was charged with energy, as music, stories, and poetry flowed from the depths of memory—a distinctive collaboration between the original members and the current ensemble, creating the perfect celebration of 50 years.