They capture something of the ageless indomitable spirit of a small indigenous area of South West Munster at play. Pump up the volume on the slides, polkas, reels, jigs and hornpipes and you begin to share a little of that spirit. Evening EchoPast, present and future of Irish…
The first solo album from Connemara accordion player Johnny Óg Connolly. It features five of his own compositions along with with a reel composed by his father Johnny. Guest musicians are Brian McGrath: piano; Mick Conneely: Bouzouki; Garry Ó Briain: Guitar & Mandocello;…
Chris's music spans the generations, and I can honestly say that it is as fresh today as it was in the 1950s. There is no mistaking the music of Chris Droney. Kieran Hanrahan, RTÉ RadioDown from...
Mattie Jó Shéamuis Ó Fátharta is from Na hAille in Connemara, Co. Galway, and is a well-known and respected figure in music circles throughout this country and further afield. He is an acclaimed...
Song, hospitality and poetry - three things that cannot be learned - So says the proverb. Mairéad Ní Fhlatharta's first commercial recording proves as much: her strong, clear, distinctive voice...
An Casaideach BánSuanmhar Sítheach / (Brahm's Lullaby)Absent Farewell to LochaberThe Claddagh Boatman A beautiful collection of classic songs as sung by Seosamh Ó Flaithearta...
