Renowned Roscommon musician celebrates 80th birthday

The celebrations took place recently
Renowned Roscommon musician celebrates 80th birthday

John Carlos is a frequent participant in sessions in Cryan’s Teach Ceoil, Carrick-on-Shannon.
A large group of his musical friends attended his 80th birthday celebrations, and a great night was had by all. Picture shows John, his wife Anne, and family - Dylan, Mark, Shane and Suzanne. Pics: Gerry Faughnan

Family and friends held a surprise 80th birthday for renowned flautist and Castleplunkett man John Carlos in Cryan’s Teach Ceoil, Carrick-on-Shannon. 

A great night was had by all who gathered for John's recent birthday celebrations.

John Carlos with his son Dylan, an all- Ireland fiddle champion.

John Carlos was particularly pleased to see his best friend of many years, Paddy Ryan from Ballinagare who recently celebrated his 89th birthday. 

John Carlos and Ruth Flanagan from Castleplunkett at John's 80th birthday celebrations.

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