Well-known and loved for his step-dancing, known as “battering the floor”, which he performed during the course of the interview in his home, Gussie McMahon recounted with great energy and enthusiasm his love of sean-nós singing, local folklore traditions and ancient farming customs including thatching in County Clare.
Keywords: small farmer, farming, the Burren, sean-nós singing, Irish dancing, folklore, traditions, ancient farming customs, thatching
