It's Not The Same.....demo

New Perspectives on Irish History is a brand new 8 part radio series devised by John Haughton, which takes a unique look at how our ancestors viewed their natural environment and how different periods of history co-existed with the natural environment of our island. In this instance this series relates to the themes of Irish History, heritage, experience and the natural environment and will raise public awareness to a unique historical perspective. Expert contributions come from Andrew St. Ledger of the Woodland League, Lord Ross of Birr Castle, Dara Molloy Celtic Priest, Padraigin Clancy expert in Celtic Mythology and Folklore and Professor Patricia Lysaght of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore, and Linguistics, University College Dublin, among many others. The series uses narration, music, poetry and voxpops to bring the themes under analysis to life in an entertaining and engaging manner.

This series is made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Sound and Vision scheme.

Programme 5 features interviews with Richard Marsh, Michael Slavin and members of Dublin North Rotary Club.

New Perspectives on Irish History Episode 5

New Perspectives on Irish History is a brand new 8 part radio series devised by John Haughton, which takes a unique look at how our ancestors viewed their natural environment and how different periods of history co-existed with the natural environment of our island. In this instance this series relates to the themes of Irish History, heritage, experience and the natural environment and will raise public awareness to a unique historical perspective. Expert contributions come from Andrew St. Ledger of the Woodland League, Lord Ross of Birr Castle, Dara Molloy Celtic Priest, Padraigin Clancy expert in Celtic Mythology and Folklore and Professor Patricia Lysaght of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore, and Linguistics, University College Dublin, among many others. The series uses narration, music, poetry and voxpops to bring the themes under analysis to life in an entertaining and engaging manner.

This series is made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Sound and Vision scheme.

Programme 6 features contributions from JJ O’Hara, Auriel Robinson,  Roiberd McElroy, Andrew St. Ledger, Bee Smith, Tony Cuckson  and Ann Smith

New Perspectives on Irish History Episode 6

'Hollow' Lyrics

I need to start off saying something I mean, I love you and I really don't want this to seem like I don't support you in all that you do 'cause I do. But sometimes it feels like you're leaving to leave, and I know that you care but it feels like I just can't breathe, so please don't go, don't leave me by myself, alone and I can't help but to wonder once you're gone, will I lose myself the way I lost my soul? Some nights I can't sleep 'till 5, and some days I don't even feel alive. I got you on my mind and I don't want to try to forget the truth- to forget that you have plans to head out of here, and I don't want to say I feel it but I do, oh I do. Don't go, don't leave me by myself, alone and I can't help but to wonder once you're gone, will I lose myself the way I lost my soul? I need to go home.

Hollow (Original)

Recital by Femi Yale
Lyrics by Susan Abraham
I is singin a handsom song for you my lady frien ooo
I is singin a handsom song for you.
Moon shinin low n I is waitin you my lady frien ooo
Moon shinin low n I is waitin you.
Kissin my lippy n I will marry you my lady frien ooo
Kissin my lippy n I will marry you

I is Singin a Handsom Song

A dreamless voice we cannot name

cobwebs covering the picture
and this the foggiest of falls,
obscuring the faces of two 
lovers, her as beautiful as him. 

Both we find frozen in a dream 
golden stakes the culture She
created birthing both their fate
dumped onto life's lowest rung,
bottom floor, a poor start, red 
in tooth and klaws, a domestic, 
Labourer farthest from a knighted 
garter, blue-blooded bauble, Sir, 
Lord, nomenclature bubbles, 
loveliest the mobile Lady rising 
to a lip, oo argh de, we once 

had a name  for it. Remember? 

That's us. Nemed. Too much time 
counting sheep, and always 
laughing on Her feet, 
when you come now look alive,
joyous loving prayerful light.

A Dreamless Voice We Cannot Name.

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