Terence McShane

Terence McShane / Tarlach Mac Seagháin
A seanchaí of repute in the Glens of Antrim. He was born in Loughguile, 16 July 1921. Much of his repertoire pertained to the local region. However, his work also comprised more general stories and integrated his music playing. He played both the violin and the box. The BBC recorded him as young man prior to the perfection of his craft. It provides some evidence of his potential, as does a track on a Folktrax cd where he tells the story of the Last of the Fairies of Loughguile. This cd features Paddy McCLUSKEY who was an early influence on McShane's music. He was active in various elements of Irish cultural life, including Irish Dancing, promotion of the Irish language or Gaeilge, and Gaelic sports. He was involved in the Feiseanna that remain major events that celebrate Irish heritage. Through his activities, he was to develop strong associations with various artists and cultural figures such as , Éamonn MacThomáis (Author and Historian), and Máirtín Ó Cadhain (One of the most prominent Irish Language Authors, and Professor of Irish at Trinity College Dublin). He spent the second part of his life living in Dublin, where he met and married his wife Bernadette Marten. During this period politics dominated both their concerns, however, he still remained an active story teller until his death in the 1990s.
He was cousin of Cardinal Cahal Daly.

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