Steven O’Riordan is the director of the From a Distance video to raise funds for the Magdalene survivors. It’s hard to think that a brief encounter with Magdalene Survivor Maureen Sullivan a little over five years ago would lead to the creating, developing, production and ultimately distribution of this charity single.
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‘Minstrel Boy’ writer Thomas Moore born 28 May 1779
On May 28, 1779, poet and songwriter Thomas Moore (1779–1852) was born in Dublin. As a child, he enjoyed music and performing arts, and at one point wanted to be an actor. His mother wanted him to become a lawyer, so he studied Law at Trinity College, and there became a friend of Robert Emmet… Continue reading ‘Minstrel Boy’ writer Thomas Moore born 28 May 1779
Gaelic Harmony
This article is the fourth in a series on singing in Irish. The previous three articles are Singing in Irish – Yes, It’s a Language, Singing In Irish – The Sean-Nós Tradition and A Listener’s Guide to Irish Song: A Taste of Sean-nós. Merry Christmas! “Christmas?” you ask. “It’s May. Christmas is more than six… Continue reading Gaelic Harmony
Listener’s guide
A listener’s guide to Irish song This article is the third in a series on singing in Irish. The previous two articles are Singing in Irish – Yes, It’s a Language and Singing In Irish – The Sean-Nós Tradition. In previous articles, I’ve talked a bit about the Irish language and about the stylistic differences… Continue reading Listener’s guide
Derry wants to host Ireland’s biggest music festival
Derry has launched a campaign to host the largest Irish music festival in the world. The festival, known as Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, attracts more than 250,000 visitors each year and pumps an estimated £30m in the economy of the city where it is staged. No wonder cities from all over Ireland are competing for… Continue reading Derry wants to host Ireland’s biggest music festival