Rambling houses are great for preserving stories and songs from times past. In Part 2 of ‘Civil War and the Oral Tradition’, presenter Dave Barron explores their importance with Eddie McDonald, who hosts rambling sessions at his home in Clonmore. It’s in places like this that songs from the Civil War are heard. In particular, the songs and poetry that tell the story of the shooting at Sheen where Miley Carroll and James O’Toole were killed. Hear these songs sung by local Carlow people in this documentary which is based on an essay written by Dave Barron, ‘Civil War and the Oral Tradition’. This documentary is part of Carlow County Council’s Decade of Centenaries programme and funded by Carlow Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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Civil War & The Oral Tradition: Part 1
Songs contain the emotions and perceptions of people at a particular time, whereas the history books tell of the facts.In the absence of many songs about the Irish Civil War, presenter Dave Barron looks to America and the songs written by the Irish who participated on both sides of the American Civil War. There he finds emotions and thoughts that are reflected in what little songs and poetry he has found about the Irish Civil War. ‘Civil War and the Oral Tradition’ is based on the essays of Dave Barron and part of Carlow County Council’s Decade of Centenaries programme and funded by Carlow Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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Bridge Street Will Be
It’s 2015 and Bridge Street in Callan, Co Kilkenny is full of nothing only empty shops. Dirt from passing traffic has caked to the windows, the shop fronts are rotting, and the once colourful street that bustled with activity and economic vibrancy has lapsed into a ghostly monument to a dim past. But from decay and ruin will come new life and creativity. A street theatre event will aim to immerse people into the past through installations inspired by collected stories and, through this interactive experience, stimulate a shared dream of a brighter future for Bridge Street. This radio documentary charts the progress of the Equinox Theatre Group in Callan as they collect and collate some of the old stories associated with the street. From these stories, they, in conjunction with Devious Theatre Group in Kilkenny and Trasna Productions, will devise a massive live theatre event that will be presented to the people during the Abhainn Ri Festival 2015. How will it go? What will be the challenges along the way? Have a listen to ‘Bridge Street Will Be’, the radio documentary.
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September 3, 1967: The Black & Amber Tide Turns - Part 4, The Legacy
Part 4 of 4.Former Kilkenny captain and five-time All-Ireland senior hurling winner with the Cats, Michael Fennelly takes a walk back through one of the biggest games in Kilkenny's coloured hurling history - the 1967 All-Ireland senior hurling championship final, the day the black and amber tide turned as Kilkenny overcame Tipperary in what would prove to be a watershed moment for the county.
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September 3, 1967: The Black & Amber Tide Turns - Part 3, The Match
Part 3 of 4.Former Kilkenny captain and five-time All-Ireland senior hurling winner with the Cats, Michael Fennelly takes a walk back through one of the biggest game in Kilkenny's coloured hurling history - the 1967 All-Ireland senior hurling championship final, the day the black and amber tide turned as Kilkenny overcame Tipperary in what would prove to be a watershed moment for the county.
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