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of Clare, IE. One of Cooley's enduring legacies is a reel named "Joe Cooley's". Originally named "The Tulla Reel," the tune has since become associated with Cooley and is now a standard in the Irish traditional music repertoire. Cathie
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when, as the St
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He is regarded as one of the most accomplished and influential Irish button accordionists. On one occasion, in
Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Joe was presented with a beautiful Paolo Soprani C#/D accordion he dubbed "The Box" which would accompany him on his tour of America in the 1970s.
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