The Ireland Podcast Salthill Media

Episode 68 champions Niall Teague and his wonderful music as he teams up with his musical partner Padraic Joyce for the third Galway Folk Festival.
Conversation includes: introductions; booking and playing a gig in Taibhdhearc; performance of ‘Achill Island’; drones and social media; Achill Island; Keem Bay; Keel Beach; midges; The Ponderosa; Maghera and all the McKennas; Ormeau Road and Belfast; Environmental Science; performance of ‘Martin & Tom’; right hand guitar technique; Andy Irvine; sweat and plectrums; performance of ‘Lost On The Wander’; Fender’s piano; Padraic Joyce; Gaelic in their music; Liam Ó Maonlaí and the improv; Akira The Don; Galway Folk Festival; finding your voice as a singer; Neil Young’s ‘After The Gold Rush Album; Tom Waits on ‘Jesus Blood Never Failed Me Yet’; John Lennon; John Devlin; 
 
Relevant Links
https://www.facebook.com/niallteagueandpadraicjoycemusic
https://www.niallteagueandpadraicjoycemusic.com
https://www.instagram.com/nialljamesteague/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OaALsYvYZY
Additional Links
https://galwayfolkfestival.com/
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58Jzyl9CGts0f7vw58S7n2?si=b66c47a3bee54403

Correction: The most western point of Ireland is Dunmore Head. Located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Dunmore Head is part of the stunning and rugged landscape of the Wild Atlantic Way. The coordinates for Dunmore Head are approximately 52.0996° N latitude and 10.4718° W longitude. 
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Episode 67 features Seán Keane in conversation with Fender Jackson in the run up to the third Galway Folk Festival running from 5th to 9th June 2024.
Conversation includes: introductions; other jobs; McConnells; Geordie Hanna; early fleadhs; McConnells; the musicality of the Keane Family; Seosamh Ó hÉanaí; Seosamh Mac Donncha; Geordie Hanna; Len Graham; Cathal McConnell; Northern vs. Connemara vs. West Cork; Paddy Tunney; Arty McGlyn; ornamentation; Arty McGlynn; Seán being turned off and then onto the guitar; tuning up; doing rightly; maintaining credibility and spanning genres; Elvis; 'Gratitude' album with the RTÉ Orchestra; arranger Gavin Murphy; conductor David Brophy; separating from the orchestra and David’s heroic stagecoaching; Galway Folk Festival; Gary Monroe; sneezing; sean-nós; ballads; Raglan Road; Lyric FM; John Creedon; John Kelly; Laurie Anderson; learning lyrics; Del Boy and other topics. 
 
Also there’s some musical performances with some musical accompaniment from Fender.
Relevant Links
https://www.seankeane.com
https://galwayfolkfestival.com
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lhTGc9ZkzSKoUjDpojA1G?si=85ab65adee634f18
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Episode 66 is a conversation with musician and researcher, Anna Falkenau. Anna takes us through her personal journey from East Germany to the West of Ireland with a few musical performances along the way. The latter half of the interview focuses on her research into Traditional Irish Music - a must listen for anyone interested in the arc of the popularity of this jewell in Ireland’s crown.
Conversation includes: introductions; growing up in East Germany; classical vs. trad bowing technique; the subtle details of playing trad; Orkney Islands; Cathal McConnell; Nuala Kennedy; learning by ear; ‘The Way You Look Tonight’; Carnatic music; South Indian Classical Music; old-timey music; The Raineys; Anna’s studies of Irish traditional music; Tommy Nolan; the Irish music scene of the 1950s and 1960s; the different political and socio-economic developments of Ireland around the 1960s; the returning diaspora; the re-evaluation of traditional Irish music; music first appearing in bars; O’Connor’s Bar in Salthill; Music Revival; Galway; Pub Sessions; Dolores Keane; the Keanes; the Gavins; Stauntons; Dick Byrne; Fo’castle Folk Club; ‘Hardiman And Beyond’; Donal and Mae Staunton; Castle Hotel; An Taibhdhearc Theatre; Irish language; East Galway; Connemara; Traditional Irish music taking root; Mr and Mrs Larry Cullen; Doolin; Dublin Pipers Club; The Eagle Bar; Seán Ó Riada; Biochemistry Dept in University of Galway; Comhaltas; De Danann; Repertoire; Transmission; Prof Pádraig Ó Carra; Jackie Small; Celine Hession; the Cellar Bar; Mickey Finn; how the sessions have changed over the years; Toner Quinn; Bill Finn’s slow air; The Galway Advertiser and Ronnie O'Gorman; Ollie Jennings and other topics. 
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ronnie O'Gorman. 
Relevant Links
http://www.annafalkenau.com/
https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-can-hear-you-calling/1271594435
https://music.apple.com/us/album/féileacán-na-saoirse/894281460
https://nuigalway.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Spring+Lunchtime+Lecture+Series+2021+Anna+Falkenau/1_gfxreok2/211424143
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19hvHskQbScVfwjil91BPl?si=252bf194baf44eff
Additional Links
https://ardenpublishing.sumupstore.com/product/hardiman-and-beyond
University of Galway photo by Professor Chaosheng Zhang.
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Episode 65 is the second part of a series which is celebrating Gerry's magnificent work with arguably the greatest guitarist every to have lived. Gerry McAvoy is a bass guitarist best known for his long tenure with Rory Gallagher's band, with whom he played from 1971 until 1991. Gerry now plays with Band Of Friends. This weekend he is at the 20th anniversary of the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival.
Conversation includes: ‘Who’s That Coming?’; Rory’s acoustic slide-guitar playing; Country Blues; Rory’s National guitar; ‘Tattoo’ album; Tom O’Driscoll’s Woolworths shopping jaunt; Lou Martin; Tamla Motown; James Jamerson; Bob Babbitt; playing with one finger; Warren Huart; Produce Like A Pro; the freedom Rory gave his musicians; Rod de’Ath’s drumming style; Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival; Ballyshannon; Dónal Gallagher; Gwyn Ashton; Band Of Friends; Ted McKenna; Marcel Scherpenzeel; what Gerry gets from Roryfest; ‘Irish Tour '74’; Tony Palmer; Rory and Belfast; ‘Against The Grain’; Jerry Lee Lewis; alchemy; Rory’s electric slide-guitar playing; playing the blues and other topics.
Relevant Links
http://www.bandoffriends.eu/
https://songwhip.com/bandoffriends
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lQ0Ksudc2W3k2FctLOVvU
https://www.rorygallagher.com/
https://www.rorygallagherfestival.com/
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Episode 64 of The Ireland Podcast concludes the movie treatment interview with Fender Jackson steering Tony Scullion through his journey to All-Ireland success playing for Derry in 1993.
Warning: Contains Spoilers!
Conversation includes county games; 1985 Ulster Final against Monaghan in the packed house in Clones; 1987 Ulster Final against Armagh and getting man of the match; the 1987 All Ireland Semi Final against Meath; 1991 against Down; 1992 against Donegal; 1992 National League; Tony’s relationship with Joe Brolly and Joe’s helpfulness; Enda Gormley; the relationship with the rest of the 1993; Colm McGurk; Tony walks us through his 1993 All Ireland Championship; breaking his ankle in his last National League game against Louth in 1993; marking Mickey Lindon against Down in Páirc Esler; Tony being substituted for the first time in his career; the Shepherd’s Crook; Tony being broken after the fans’ reactions; Eamon Coleman’s belief in Tony; Dr Ben Clancy and Sean Moran the physiotherapist; Derry v. Monaghan; Mickey Moran; Ulster Final against Donegal; Cathal Scullion breaking his leg in the minor match; studs vs. mouldies; the hunger of Derry against Donegal; the semi final against Dublin; Mickey Moran being 20 years ahead of his time and the speech he gave to the Derry team at half time; Siobhan back home in Derry; Tony being single minded during the game; Siobhan’s commitment to Tony during the training sessions; Seán McCague fetching Siobhan from the carpark; Derry City in the 1970’s; sharing a room with Brian McGilligan; watching bowls on the TV the night before the All Ireland Final; the bus journey from the hotel to Croke Park; hearing the minor game; coming out onto the Croke Park pitch; the beating Cork gave Mayo that year; Derry facing a massive Cork team; Tony Davis’ harsh call; Enda Gormley getting hit; John O’Driscoll; the party after the match; travelling back home to Derry; Charlene’s Christening; Fr. Leo Deery; the Sam Maguire Cup; the end of the film; what the GAA is about; Tony’s pep talk to the inmates, as well as other topics.
Relevant Links
https://ballinascreengaa.com
https://derrygaa.ie
https://ulster.gaa.ie
https://www.gaa.ie
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1fQCOrUqsSLSAYX7HZzqXA
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Episode 63 of The Ireland Podcast features Tony Scullion, a renowned former Derry Gaelic footballer. In this episode, Scullion shares his experiences growing up in rural Derry during the Troubles, his illustrious football career, including the 1993 All-Ireland win with Derry, and the personal challenges he faced throughout his life. The podcast offers an in-depth look into Scullion's journey, highlighting his resilience, dedication to the sport, and the impact of his experiences on and off the field. This episode is a must-listen for fans of Gaelic football and those interested in the personal stories behind Ireland's sports legends.
Conversation includes: introductions; movie treatment; St Colm's High School, Draperstown; Philomena Begley; Daniel O’Donnell; Phil Coulter; working in Maghaberry Prison; Mike Moloney; early days on Carnamoney Lane; Master Colm O’Neill in St. Eoghan's Primary School, Moneyneena; matchmaking; céilidh as a visit; Seamus Groogan the hero; Dean McGlinchey Park, Ballinascreen; transport challenges of living in rural Ireland; camaraderie of neighbours during the Troubles; respect, coaching and teaching; ‘The Fighter’; Tony’s hurling career; Seamus Doherty; playing for Derry and in Croke Park for the first time; Jim McGuigan; the advantage of nerves; 34 vs. 21; advice to young players; defence tactics; what qualifies a good game; a bad experience; Aidan McAnespie; playing against Australia; Seán McCague and Eugene McGee; Siobhan the heroine; Tony’s parents’ house; Tony’s father’s love for Kerry; Tony’s stick and other topics. 
Relevant Links
https://ballinascreengaa.com
https://derrygaa.ie
https://ulster.gaa.ie
https://www.gaa.ie
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1fQCOrUqsSLSAYX7HZzqXA

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