In an effort to immerse himself in the music of Sliabh Luachra producer Paul McDermott goes on a quest to track down six Irish trad vinyl records released in 1977. He is assisted by Eoin Stan O’Sullivan, Sliabh Luachra musician in residence. Together they travel to Cork and Kerry visiting villages and townlands surrounding the River Blackwater trying to describe the magic of this music and its origins in the “rushy mountain”. Along the way we hear stories of the Sliabh Luachra masters and meet musicians young and old. As the quest climaxes, the realisation dawns that the producer’s embrace of this tradition’s past is only matched by O’Sullivan’s compulsion to safeguard its future.   
  
Presenter/Producer: Paul McDermott
Producer for RTÉ Lyric fm: Eoin O Kelly

The interview with Paddy Jones was recorded by Ailbhe Keogan and Michael Kelly, used with permission. 
Paddy Jones sadly passed away on 30th May 2020.

A Learn & Sing production for RTÉ Lyric fm, funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland from the Television Licence Fee.

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