Dónal agus Mórag is a pretty famous wedding song and there are many different versions in both Irish and Scottish Gaelic. This version by Altan is from Rathlin Island (off the coast of Co. Antrim) the first two verses of which survived the death of the dialect on the Island to be published in Mary […]
IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW THIS SONG I know it’s a bit… unconventional (and the quality is poor), but it’s Ireland’s favourite Christmas song, probably ever! The original masterpiece by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl is literally a classic. Original song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9jbdgZidu8 Performed in Irish by Fred McCluskey, Ger Maher & Ailbhe Hession for TG4
In fact a few songs use this air, of which the best known is ‘Some say the devil is dead’ (people from the Kingdom will cheer up ♡) Performed by Lasairfhíona Ní Chonaola & MacDara Ó Conaola (lead vocalist) Album: An Raicín Álainn (2002)
Tri Martolod is a traditional Breton song which dates to the 18th century in Lower Brittany. It was made famous by the interpretation, the arrangement and the recordings made by the Breton harpist Alan Stivell, in the 1970s. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTuBnZrLbq0 Performed by Nolwenn Leroy Album: Bretonne (2010)
The woman of the song returning as a liberator, Gráinne Mhaol (sometimes known as Grace O’Malley) was chieftain of the Ó Máille clan in the west of Ireland. She is a well-known historical figure in 16th-century Irish history, and is sometimes known as ‘The Sea Queen of Connacht’, one of the most famous female pirates […]
As Ministers for Health during the period 2014-2016, Leo Varadkar and Simon Harris would have received the memos on the Cervical Check Scandal. If this is the case, they are now lying to the public regarding the deaths of Irish women. They are not to be trusted. They must be removed from their positions. My […]
Brian Warfield talks about life on the road with The Wolfe Tones and makes several major announcements regarding Wolfe Tones Fest 55 taking place at the Citywest in Dublin on 29th, 30th & 31st December 2017. www.wolfetonesfest.com
Fan interviews and highlights from The Wolfe Tones historic series of concerts at Citywest in Dublin, commemorating the centenary of the Easter Rising of 1916.
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The Wolfe Tones are currently down under on their 50th Anniversary Tour of Australia. Take a look back at this rare and unreleased concert recording from the Gaiety Theatre with footage of a classic performance of “Far Away In Australia” taken from the only known surviving copy of this rare concert.
On the eve of their 50th Anniversary, take a look back at rare footage of The Wolfe Tones first ever appearance at the now legendary Siamsa Cois Laoi performances! Subscribe for more…