Dingle celebrates Glen's Oscar winThere were celebrations in Dingle this week as West Kerry toasted the success of Frames front man Glen Hansard whose collaboration with Czech singer/songwriter Marketa Irglova earned them the Oscar for Best Original Song for Falling Slowly in Hollywood on Sunday night. Presenter Jon Stewart presented Glen and Marketa with the Oscar at the ceremony in Hollywood where they also performed the song live to millions worldwide.
Glen has many connections with Dingle and West Kerry, he is a long-time friend of renowned traditional musician Eoin Duignan and local man Philip King, who founded the Other Voices concert series in the town.
Glen is a regular visitor to Dingle and was down just over a month ago, where he performed at Other Voices 2008 in St. James' Church.
One of his favourite pubs is McCarthy's Bar, where he has played many impromptu gigs. He even lived in Ballydavid for a time.
"Its an amazing achievement, we are so delighted for him" said local concert promoter Tríona Duignan, who also happens to be the daughter of musician Eoin Duignan.
Tríona has a special place in her heart for Glen as two years ago, during a gig in McCarthy's Bar, Glen came up with the lyrics for the song Kachina, which he and her father performed.
Eoin joined Glen on stage, who spontaneously came up with the words for the melody, which was then dedicated to Tríona.
Following that performance, Glen, Eoin and local musician Jon Saunders formally recorded the song with backing vocals from lcoal singer Eilís Kennedy. The song was released following an offical launch at Dingle's annual arts festival, Féile na Bealtaine.
"We are so excited for Glen, its hard to believe that he now has an Oscar, he is practically considered a local around here" said Tríona who is hoping to welcome him back to Dingle later in the year.
"Its an amazing achievement, we are all very proud and can't wait to see him to congratulate him!"
Glen has many connections with Dingle and West Kerry, he is a long-time friend of renowned traditional musician Eoin Duignan and local man Philip King, who founded the Other Voices concert series in the town.
Glen is a regular visitor to Dingle and was down just over a month ago, where he performed at Other Voices 2008 in St. James' Church.
One of his favourite pubs is McCarthy's Bar, where he has played many impromptu gigs. He even lived in Ballydavid for a time.
"Its an amazing achievement, we are so delighted for him" said local concert promoter Tríona Duignan, who also happens to be the daughter of musician Eoin Duignan.
Tríona has a special place in her heart for Glen as two years ago, during a gig in McCarthy's Bar, Glen came up with the lyrics for the song Kachina, which he and her father performed.
Eoin joined Glen on stage, who spontaneously came up with the words for the melody, which was then dedicated to Tríona.
Following that performance, Glen, Eoin and local musician Jon Saunders formally recorded the song with backing vocals from lcoal singer Eilís Kennedy. The song was released following an offical launch at Dingle's annual arts festival, Féile na Bealtaine.
"We are so excited for Glen, its hard to believe that he now has an Oscar, he is practically considered a local around here" said Tríona who is hoping to welcome him back to Dingle later in the year.
"Its an amazing achievement, we are all very proud and can't wait to see him to congratulate him!"
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