Stumpy McCloskey

[Ptarmigan]

Stumpy McCloskey ~ Cloughmills

Stumpy McLuskey of Cloughmills was a wonderful character who was obviously out of the same mould that produced Joe Holmes, for he was a delightful singer and great Fiddle player too.

There is a school of thought that says the surname Glasgow {my own} comes originally from McLoskey, which is not surprising when you consider how many words have clearly been anglicised around here, over the years.

I must say though, I have heard a tape recording of Stumpy playing and singing and I would be delighted to be associated with his family name.

Cheers
Ptarmigan

{P.S. If you have any more information on this, or any other of the musicians I mention here, I'd love to hear from you.}