PODCAST · society
Songs and Stories
by Aaron Mac Giolla Eoin
For generations, Ireland has had a culture and reputation for a good "sing song", be it the sorrow of a funeral, the the joy of a wedding, the roller-coaster build up and fall of a GAA match day, a pub lock in and everything in between. While we may hear the same songs belted or butchered, we probably don't know the meaning of many of them.In the podcast, I try to get an understanding of some of these songs, not only the the heavy hitters but some perhaps lesser known and personal favourites from folk ballads to rebel songs. Tales, theories, song suggestions or general comments can be sent to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
25
Fairytale of New York
From the 2 year development process, to MacColls tragic death and everything in between.The story of the Pogues timeless Christmas favourite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
24
Celtic Symphony
From the Amazon to Borneo, From Africa to Tokyo, Paradise and the Jungle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
23
The Monto
The one time most famous red light district in Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
22
Seán Treacy/Tipperary So Far Away
The Story of Seán Treacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
21
Come Out Ye Black and Tans
From inner city Dublin to Germany and everything in between, a Rebel favourite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
20
The Night Visiting Song
From a lover, a ghost and Gerry Cinnamon to the great Luke Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
19
The Auld Triangle
from Mountjoy prison to the stage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
18
The Rose of Tralee
Feom a 19th century poem, to and international festival and Kerry celebration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
17
When you were sweet sixteen
From barbershop quartet to the Fureys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
16
Finnegan's Wake
The hod carrying tippler, resurrected by the water of life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
15
Sean South from Garryowen
Sean South and the 1957 attack on an RUC barracks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
14
Whiskey in the Jar
A song about a 1650s highwayman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
13
Broad Black Brimmer
The passing of a cause via a 1920s IRA uniform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
12
Viva La Quinta Brigada
The Irish representation in the Spanish Civil War, the 5th international brigade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
11
Dirty Old Town
A Salford song loved in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
10
God Save Ireland
From the Manchester Martyrs to the World Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
9
Back Home in Derry
From a poem written in the Maze to Christy Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
8
Amhrán na bhFiann
Irelands divisive National Anthem, A Soldiers Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
7
Spancil Hill
1870s dream of home from an Irish emigrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
6
McAlpine's Fusiliers
The Irish Navvies of Cricklewood building powerstations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
5
The Foggy Dew
One of great songs of the 1916 Rising Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
4
The Green Fields Of France
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
3
Four Green Fields
The meaning, references, inspiration and concepts of the great ballad: Four Green Fields Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
2
The Fields of Athenry
The Fields of Athenry, how it became famous, the story behind Pete St John's iconic ballad and it's ever lasting status in sport and more.Featuring Paddy Reilly's definitive recording. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
-
1
Songs and Stories Podcast Trailer
Songs and Stories, Learning about some of Irelands great songs and their fascinating stories in bite-sized episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
For generations, Ireland has had a culture and reputation for a good "sing song", be it the sorrow of a funeral, the the joy of a wedding, the roller-coaster build up and fall of a GAA match day, a pub lock in and everything in between. While we may hear the same songs belted or butchered, we probably don't know the meaning of many of them.In the podcast, I try to get an understanding of some of these songs, not only the the heavy hitters but some perhaps lesser known and personal favourites from folk ballads to rebel songs. Tales, theories, song suggestions or general comments can be sent to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Aaron Mac Giolla Eoin
Loading similar podcasts...
URL copied to clipboard!