Sept. 8, 2022

Danny Boy and The Music and Songs of Ulster (#734)

In this episode we take a musical trip around the nine counties of Ulster: Derry (Londonderry), Antrim, Down, Armagh, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan. Alongside the immortal "Danny Boy", we feature at least one tune or song from each of the counties. I refer to a map while talking - and you can see the map in the shownotes at aletterfromireland.com/732 . This episode of the Letter from Ireland podcast was based on an earlier show we broadcast only to Green Room members. Enjoy!

Music Featured in this Episode:

  • "Home to Donegal" performed by Daniel O'Donnell
  • "Thíos chois na trá domh" - performed by Clannad
  • "Danny Boy" - performed by Eva Cassidy
  • "Carrickfergus" - performed by Jim McCann
  • "My Lagan Love" - performed by Lisa Hannigan and The Chieftains
  • "Star of the County Down" - performed by Van Morrison and The Chieftains
  • "Boys from the County Armagh" - performed by Bridie Gallagher
  • "The Monaghan Jig" - performed by Dé Dannaan
  • "The Town of Ballybay" - performed by Paddy Reilly
  • "Come Back Paddy Reilly to Ballyjamesduff" - performed by Brendan O'Dowda
  • "The Enniskillen Dragoon" - performed by The Furey Brothers
  • "Old Arboe" - performed by Foster and Allen