Hornpipe/Reel: Brendan McGlinchey’s/The College Groves - 2015 CCÉ Concert Tour of North America Track 7

This first tune is often referred to as Across the Fence. It dates from the 1950s when it was composed by the virtuoso fiddler, Brendan McGlinchey. Other of his compositions include Farewell to London and Splendid Isolation. Born in Armagh, Brendan has resided in England for most of his life. As a musician and composer he has been a major influence on many generations of fiddle players in Ireland …