Tag: Barry Gleeson

The Indignant Muse

History comes alive through the songs and poems of Ireland’s modern revolutionary period (1887- 1926)   Broadcasting every Friday at 6.30pm from Jan 18th until March 22nd The Indignant Muse is a ten part radio series adapted from the landmark book of the same name published by Lilliput Press. Join[Read More…]

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Frank Harte: A Life in Song

Near FM have produced a three part documentary on Frank Harte, the Frank Harte Festival & An Góilín Traditional singing club. The series features interviews with friends & family of Frank Harte as well as capturing the intimate & unique Frank Harte Festival in September 2012. Frank Harte was a renowned singer and song[Read More…]

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  Dennis McIntyre looks at the Life of Johnny Cash and plays some of his wonderful songs 1st Broadcast 8th April 2026   [...]