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Say a Song.

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The Say a Song Project invites some of Irelands top writers and sean nós artists to re-imagine the ancient tradition of sean nós song and explore what they can tell us of modern Ireland. Presented by Doireann Ní Ghlacáin.

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  • Jul 28, 2024 · 27 min

    Cath Chéim an Fhia

    Doireann Ní Ghlacáin learns all about Máire Bhuí Ní Laoghaire’s epic Cath Chéim an Fhia from acclaimed singer Nell Ní Chróinín in Kilkenny. In Bewleys Café, Dagogo Hart puts the piece in a global context. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jul 21, 2024 · 27 min

    Cúirt Bhaile Nua

    Doireann Ní Ghlacáin is in North Mayo with the Ó Mongáin family. She learns how Cúirt Bhaile Nua made it’s way back from America. Back in Dublin, Ciara Ní É tells us what the song can tell us about life in Ireland today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jul 14, 2024 · 27 min

    Anach Cuain

    In Limerick Doireann Ní Ghlacáin meets Caoimhe agus Séamus Ó Flatharta and they tell her the story of Anach Cuain. Doireann meets Stephen James Smith in Wexford and he tells her about his impression of the song and the lessons he learnt from it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jul 7, 2024 · 27 min

    Caoineadh na dTrí Mhuire

    Doireann Ní Ghlacáin is in Kilkenny to meet Iarla Ó Lionáird and he tells her the story behind Caoineadh na dTrí Mhuire. In Dublin FELISPEAKS gives her take and explores the similarities between Irish and Nigerian laments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jun 30, 2024 · 27 min

    Malaí Ní Mhaoileoin

    Doireann Ní Ghlacáin heads for the Cobblestone Pub in Smithfield to meet Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin and learn all about Malaí Ní Mhaoileoin. In Cork City, Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh explores the parallels in the modern Irish female experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jun 23, 2024 · 27 min

    An Ceannaí Bán

    Doireann travels to the Waterford Gaeltacht to meet Ciarán Ó Gealbháin and learn all about An Ceannaí Bán. In Baldoyle, Theo Dorgan explores the story behind the song and what it can tell us about Ireland today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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