Music
Station:
RTÉ ONE (IE)
Status:
Running
Start:
2023-09-05
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Aistear an Amhráin returns to RTÉ ONE this autumn to explore the stories behind some of Ireland's most loved and popular songs. In this four-part series, Reporters, Garry MacDonncha and Sinéad Ní Churnáin explore the social and cultural history, the myths, and the often-quirky tales associated with these songs, in the company of fans and music lovers and with those who have made these anthems what they are. Series two features the heartbreaking ballad "Grace" made famous by the late great, Jim McCann, we track down the woman who was immortalised in The Frank and Walter's great love song "After All", we hear the story behind Séan Ó Sé's groundbreaking Irish language chart-topper "An Poc Ar Buile," and Spandau Ballet's 80's anthem "Through the Barricades, which Gary Kemp was inspired to write following the tragic death of band roadie, Thomas Reilly.
There is no Next Episode of Aistear an Amhráin planned.
S1E2 - Episode 2
Music enthusiasts and fans of The Saw Doctors are in for a treat as this week's programme delves into the history and impact of their iconic song, ‘N17'.
Air Date: 12 Sep 2023 06:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Episode 3
In this episode we discover the fascinating back story of Mná Na hÉireann, as well as new renditions of the song by Cór Ban Cúil Aodha, Dónal Lunny and Nollaig Ní Chathasaigh.
Air Date: 19 Sep 2023 06:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Episode 4
Monto - The Dubliner's bawdy ballad keeps alive the memory of a part of Dublin that was once the most notorious red-light district in Europe.
Air Date: 26 Sep 2023 06:00 (CDT)