The Sherkin Shingig took place on Sherkin Island on 15th/ 16th/ 17th June. Organised By Norman King and John Simpson, the line up featured ex Wild Geese band members Tony Small, Peadar Howley, Eoin Duignan and Tommy Feeney. Other acts included Jimmy Crowley, Claire Nicolson, Sean Savage, Garry Walsh, Seamus Creagh, Mick Daly and many others.

Above and Below: Saturday night @ the Islanders Rest. Picture by Terry Farnell

One of the great things about the Shindig was getting back together on stage with old friends Norman King and Sean Savage. We used to play together as 'The Cat's Back!' in the early 90's. We trashed out our favourite songs from 'The Cat's Back!' setlist, Kieran Halpins ' Friend For A While', Lynyrd Skynard 'Tuesday's Gone', JJ Cale's 'After Midnight' and 'They Call Me The Breeze', John D. Loudermilks 'Aboline' Jimmy MacCarthy's 'Ride On' and many many others. A truely great buzz..

Above and below: Friday night @ The Jolly Roger Bar. The Cat's Back! reunion. Picture by Karen

There were some great artists at the Shindig. Two highlights were the reunion of The Wild Geese on Saturday night and Claire Nicolson from London.

The fabulous Claire Nicolson playing in The Islanders Rest on Saturday afternoon. Picture by Karen

There was a great variety of music on show. One of the many trad sessions that broke out during the weekend was the one below which featured Garry Walsh (centre) with Tommy Feeney, Mick Daly, John Simpson and Norman King

Picture by Karen