Following the publication of his book ‘Tones That Are Tender – Percy French 1854-1920’ Berrie O’Neill has given illustrated talks on ‘The Life and Times of Percy French’ to a number of heritage societies, historical societies and libraries. These include past meetings in Portrush, Saintfield, Wexford, Portadown and Rathfriland with further 2018 events scheduled for Cavan, Crawfordsburn and Kilkeel
Information and news about the activities of The Percy French Society will be displayed here soon. Some noteworthy articles and the society’s newsletter editorial will also appear here.
The Killypottle Komics’ were a group of Christy-style minstrels formed by Percy French and his friends when he was employed as an engineer in Cavan.
