History, Latest, Programmes

The Indignant Muse

History comes alive through the songs and poems of Ireland’s modern revolutionary period (1887- 1926)  

Audio Player

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 Terry Moylan as he brings listeners on a journey through an alternative musical history, pockmarked by battle and rebellion. This Near FM produced radio series follows the same chronological order as the book as we select some of the best song and verse from each period. We are delighted to have the revered An Góilín singers join us for this series to add colourful and authentic interpretations of the songs and poems featured.

The series will broadcast every Friday from January 18th until March 22nd at 6.30pm.

The Indignant Muse is supported by the Broadcasting authority of Ireland Sound and Vision scheme with the television licence fee.

Credits

Producer/Editor – Paul Loughran

Presenter/Interviewer/Researcher – Terry Moylan

Theme musicThe Four Star Trio

Singers/reciters – Manus O’Riordan, Daoiri Farrell, Sean Ó hEarcáin, Barry Gleeson, Jerry O’Reilly, Eoiní Maidhcí Ó Súilleabháin, Fergus Russell, Máire Níc Chróinín, Antaine Ó Faracháin, Ronnie Drew, Terry Moylan, Helen Diamond, Ulick O’Connor, Frank Harte, Luke Cheevers, Dominic Behan, Clancy Brothers, Ciaran Murray, The Dubliners, Brendan Behan, Liam Weldon, Damien Dempsey, Jimmy Crowley, Irene Martin, Michael Halliwell and David Miller, The Black Brothers, Dorothee Meyer Holtkamp, Paul Robeson, Sean Dunphy, Dick Hogan, Tom Lenihan, Niall Tóibín, Tim Dennehy

Latest on Listen Again

Jacqueline Smyth, Tusla’s National Lead for Foster Care joins Emma Farrell to speak about the process of becoming a foster carer during Tusla’s National Foster Carers month. [...]

Long term foster carer Yvonne Berigan joins Emma Farrell to share her experience of fostering over the last 29 years. This amazing lady has cared for more than 50 children [...]

On this episode we have: Donal McQuirk and David Ryan Name of the organisation: Bull Island Action Group Topic discussed: Protecting the Biosphere: Community in Action with Bull Island Action [...]

Myra Gleeson speaks to Shane Holland , the organizer of the Traditional Irish Boat Racing Event in Skerries 2025. The Three Island Challenge is set for 28th and 29th of [...]

Myra Gleeson speaks to Teresa Mc Kearney and Micheal Morris about their further education in DCU. Called the third age and both Micheal and Teresa have enjoyed many of the [...]

Myra Gleeson continues to speak to Shane Holland and the close connection to the famous Irish Inventor of the first submarine, John Philp Holland. [...]

Jackie Haughey from Citizen’s Information joins Emma Farrell to discuss the E111 form and how to apply for it. [...]

A Wild Year on the Northside – Ep 3 – The Autumn is a wonderfully abundant time in nature, the time of harvest and preparation for the coming cold of [...]