We asked three writers to create a monologue inspired by a well known Irish song. They chose: The Galway Shawl, The Mountains of Mourne and Red is the Rose . The pieces are performed by David Tarpey.

Songs From the Heart

We asked people to write in and tell us why a particular Irish song meant so much to them.

‘Mheilte Cheann Dubhrann’  Margaret Felton

‘The Rose of Tralee’  Ethel Corduff

‘The Fields of Athenry’  Sinead Savage


‘Bi Thusa Mo Shuile’  Crystal Baigent

‘Bless This House’  Hugh

‘Danny Boy’  Daniel Kearney