IRELAND IN MUSIC

#201 ‘a haon’
Short description:
Robert & Gemma Bradley rock out at one of the seven wonders of the world- Giant’s Causeway.

Long description:
Begins with the first act ever to play live at Giant’s Causeway - Robert & Gemma Bradley rock out at one of the seven wonders of the world - a location made even more famous by Led Zeppelin on their Houses Of The Holy artwork.


#202 ‘a dó’
Short description:
Rosie Carney sings at a Star Wars movie location in Donegal.

Long description:
Ireland is where ancient and modern co-exist in real time. Whether that’s Rosie Carney singing at a Star Wars Location; Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Myles O’Reilly, Amano and Liam Ó Maonlaí on Four Knocks, an ancient burial tomb or Saint Sister turning the glacial Burren landscape into a recording studio we live it all at the same time and share it with you wherever you happen to be on this planet of ours.


#203 ‘a trí’
Short description:
Discover Ireland’s modern pyramid built on a bog at Lough Boora in Roscommon with Clann Uí Flatharta

Long description:
Come revel in the magic of four siblings, Clann Uí Flatharta, making music at a pyramid built this millennium, in a reclaimed bog called Lough Boora in Roscommon. Hear Ailbhe Reddy and Niamh Regan share brand new music at Malahide Castle in Fingal. Like so many Castles and grand homes in Ireland, Malahide Castle now belongs to the people and is open for all to enjoy.


#204 ‘a ceathair’
Short description:
Behold Ardgillan Castle & Demesne in Fingal - an incredible estate with uninterrupted sea views.

Long description:
Ardgillan Castle & Demesne in Fingal has the most incredible uninterrupted sea views and the water is always the most gorgeous blue. A perfect setting for Stevie Appleby and Caoi De Barra to share brand new music. Also Soda Blonde & Shobsy turn a rainy day Balbriggan pier into amazing music central. Plus Bonny Light Horseman, The Scracth, Winnie Ama and Boxing Banjo & Riverdancer James Greenan.


#205 ‘a cúig’
Short description:
Irish Dancing on an island off the island of Ireland to Glen Hansard in the wilds of West Kerry.

Long description:
The islands off the coast of Ireland are even more magical than our mainland. It’s a special feeling when you set foot on one of them. Even more special when you’re on Arran Mhór being entertained by local heroes Emily & Thomas Colangelo. We also visit Dublin Castle to experience the future of the Irish language personified as Sexy Tadgh and visit Shackleton Gardens with next gen folk singers.


#206 ‘a sé’
Short description:
Skerries Windmill provides the backdrop for the stunning talents of Rita Lynn and The Next New Low.

Long description:
Our musical journey around Ireland continues, kicking off at Skerries Windmills, On Fingal’s coast are quite the sight. It’s where we meet and hear The Next New Low & Rita Lynn for their TV debut before hearing brand new tunes composed by Breanndán Ó Beaglaíoch that he plays with Glen Hansard in his dearly departed brother’s field in Baile na bPoc in the West Kerry Gaeltacht.