The Irish Fling Revival, Co. Clare 1980

The Egyptians have the belly dance, the Austrians the waltz, and Clare has the fling.
An old traditional dance that had been dying out for years, the fling is making a comeback. A cousin of the Scottish Highland Fling the dance is being revived by the young people of east county Clare, with the help of local teacher John Torpey.
Many of the older people of Clare who used to dance the fling are still alive and provided some tips and advice on getting it back on the road.
Traditionally performed at the crossroads, four pairs of young people perform the dance, accompanied by local traditional musicians who play ‘Some Say The Devil Is Dead’.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 22 June 1980. The reporter is Michael Walsh.

[@Discover-Ireland]

Fabulous old Eire at its best and never to be seen again.

[@johnnielson7676]

This brings back so many good memories playing here in Denver with Pat Flanagan and his Mile High Ceili Band back in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Pat would always start in on the button accordion with the same tune as played here, “Love Will You Marry Me,” then head into “The Keel Row” and a couple other Flings I can’t think of right now.

[@kingofcards9516]

Marvelous.

[@ellenfalveycarroll4489]

Great music great dancing 💃 🎶 thank u 🇨🇮

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

This is Majic, that is what I want to see as a drive along the winding country roads when I am allowed to return to Irelan after many, many so many years of forced exile, I will return so day hopeful soon and again brew my wild mountain dew

[@Lee-nh5bb]

Set 'em up!!

[@martinwalsh3228]

A great musical event.

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

I completely agree with you, more than good enough to brighten up any dull day of the year

[@tolduso828]

My Grandad was from Clare, my DNA shouts me 60% Co Clare original. Love this 😃

[@noelmaher4633]

Certain Radio Jocks (You know who they are) hate this, Ireland of the Traditions..Unique culture and our own traditions, Im well enough travelled to see the value of customs. 1980 I was in Corinto Nicaragua, this is what made me keep retuning home. Always home. #MV #Pine #Spruce #Larch #Maple

[@sinead187]

Great video! Thank, you.

[@jratcliffe91]

a young roy keane at the end there

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

y es, that is where Rory leaned to kick out a foot

[@jratcliffe91]

@@jamesbradshaw3389 hahaha!!

[@alllovingcowherdboy4475]

Revive that shirt again

[@cshiels14]

Where in East Clare was this?

[@Sparkey]

I love comely maidens.

[@gramursowanfaborden5820]

they're like 12...

[@Sparkey]

@@gramursowanfaborden5820 Nah, they're about 53 now.

[@johnmc3862]

The Choice wife.

[@Lee-nh5bb]

@@Sparkey So what? How old are you now? 👴

[@meabhrochford6786]

Where in Clare did the first clip take place?