Aaron Mac Giolla Eoin

Songs and Stories

Society EN ↓ 25 episodes

For generations, Ireland has had a culture and reputation for a good "sing song", be it the sorrow of a funeral, the the joy of a wedding, the roller-coaster build up and fall of a GAA match day, a pub lock in and everything in between. While we may hear the same songs belted or butchered, we probably don't know the meaning of many of them. In the podcast, I try to get an understanding of some of these songs, not only the the heavy hitters but some perhaps lesser known and personal favourites from folk ballads to rebel songs. Tales, theories, song suggestions or general comments can be sent to...

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Aaron Mac Giolla Eoin

Episodes

Fairytale of New York 15.12.2023 28:01

From the 2 year development process, to MacColls tragic death and everything in between. The story of the Pogues timeless Christmas favourite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celtic Symphony 14.10.2022 10:17

From the Amazon to Borneo, From Africa to Tokyo, Paradise and the Jungle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Monto 30.09.2022 20:42

The one time most famous red light district in Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seán Treacy/Tipperary So Far Away 26.08.2022 15:28

The Story of Seán Treacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come Out Ye Black and Tans 19.08.2022 18:41

From inner city Dublin to Germany and everything in between, a Rebel favourite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Night Visiting Song 12.08.2022 14:35

From a lover, a ghost and Gerry Cinnamon to the great Luke Kelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Auld Triangle 05.08.2022 11:23

from Mountjoy prison to the stage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rose of Tralee 29.07.2022 17:15

Feom a 19th century poem, to and international festival and Kerry celebration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you were sweet sixteen 22.07.2022 18:44

From barbershop quartet to the Fureys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finnegan's Wake 15.07.2022 10:24

The hod carrying tippler, resurrected by the water of life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean South from Garryowen 08.07.2022 13:14

Sean South and the 1957 attack on an RUC barracks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whiskey in the Jar 17.06.2022 12:38

A song about a 1650s highwayman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broad Black Brimmer 11.06.2022 7:05

The passing of a cause via a 1920s IRA uniform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viva La Quinta Brigada 10.06.2022 17:28

The Irish representation in the Spanish Civil War, the 5th international brigade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dirty Old Town 02.06.2022 10:27

A Salford song loved in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God Save Ireland 26.05.2022 11:37

From the Manchester Martyrs to the World Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back Home in Derry 20.05.2022 10:40

From a poem written in the Maze to Christy Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amhrán na bhFiann 13.05.2022 37:03

Irelands divisive National Anthem, A Soldiers Song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spancil Hill 06.05.2022 10:25

1870s dream of home from an Irish emigrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McAlpine's Fusiliers 22.04.2022 12:29

The Irish Navvies of Cricklewood building powerstations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Foggy Dew 15.04.2022 17:23

One of great songs of the 1916 Rising Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Green Fields Of France 08.04.2022 18:03

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Four Green Fields 01.04.2022 9:48

The meaning, references, inspiration and concepts of the great ballad: Four Green Fields Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fields of Athenry 25.03.2022 12:34

The Fields of Athenry, how it became famous, the story behind Pete St John's iconic ballad and it's ever lasting status in sport and more. Featuring Paddy Reilly's definitive recording. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Songs and Stories Podcast Trailer 15.03.2022 0:49

Songs and Stories, Learning about some of Irelands great songs and their fascinating stories in bite-sized episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.