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Amhráinín Siodraimín
Amhrán na Seachtaine – Song of the Week “Amhráinín Siodraimín” “Amhráinín Síodraimím” brings back pleasant memories of third and fourth-grade choir with Sr. Lelia. The sound of children’s voices singing it on “John Spillane’s Ïrish Songs We Learned at School, Ar Ais Arís” and the Caintairí Beaga Átha Cliath on Gael Linn’s album “Súgradh Só” are certainly blasts from the past. It’s a lively lilting song that tells the story of Máirtín the fuller, who, as far as I can gather, dallies with Molly, then runs off to Waterford, only to be followed by Molly and her mom. He is forced to face his responsibilities and ends up with two…
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Éamonn a Chnoic
Amhrán na Seachtaine – Song of the Week “Éamonn a Chnoic“ Today’s song “Éamonn a Chnoic”, which translates to “Ned of the Hill” in English, is believed to have originated in the late 18th century during a time of political upheaval in Ireland. The song tells the story of Éamonn Ó Riain, a Gaelic noble who becomes a ropaire (a political outlaw) after the Cromwellian conquest dispossessed him of his land. A legendary figure known as a highwayman and an outlaw he fought against British rule. The song portrays Éamonn’s bravery, his struggles, and the longing for freedom. This mournful ballad is usually sung in Irish, but various English versions…