Séamus and Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich at home in Baile na bPoc, Co Kerry. \ Philip Doyle
In some ways, they’re total opposites. One loves the sea, the other the land. One favoured books in school, the other not so much. One is solemn and reflective, the other witty and forthright.
But still, despite their seeming differences, in the presence of brothers Séamus and Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich, you get the sense they’re on the same wavelength. That they have a connection perhaps only brothers can. It’s evident in their shared love of music, their shared passion for the Irish language and their common wish to keep rural communities vibrant and viable.