This is an Irish version of a Scottish song, sometimes called "The Lass of Roch Royal, which dates back to at least the 18th century. It's a tragic tale of forbidden love between a lord and a poor girl. My version is mainly inspired by Alasdair Roberts' version.

Lord Gregory (Child Ballad no.76)

I sang this live at the Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle on Tuesday, as part of a creative writing showcase for young writers. Apologies for the standard of the recording, it was just on my dad's phone...

Question Marks (Song of Sara) - Live at the Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle

I first heard this from Planxty. The song dates back to atleast the 18th century. This is my arrangement of the song.

Raggle Taggle Gypsy (Child Ballad no. 200)

Written and performed by Tadhg Ó Ciardha

This is a song I wrote last year about the Homelessness Crisis in Dublin.

Lyrics:

There was a light once
I can't really remember it
And if home
Is where the heart is
I lost my heart a long time ago
So forgive me 
If I don't sing along with your carols
'Cause when you go home,
I stay here, 
Just sinking into the pavement

There was a man in Galilee
But he was born in Bethlehem
They say his birthday 
Was around this time
He said go 
And love your neighbour
And give all you can to the poor 
But these days 
They just praise his name in plastic 
And I don't know if I believe anymore

Show me where the heart is
And I'll listen
Show me where the heart is
And I'll listen

But maybe it was the smile you gave me
Or the coin you tossed my way
But suddenly 
I feel like a man again.
'Cause when you looked into my
Heart and heard my story
You saw that 
There was more to me
Than a sleeping bag on Grafton Street

And I'm not drowning anymore
I'm not drowning anymore.

So now, I got a roof over my head
But so many wandering souls
Still sink into the pavement.
So remember that man in Galilee
And what he said
To the widow in the temple 
And this Christmas
On the streets of Dublin
Why can't we have a Christmas 
With Christ in it.

Where The Heart Is (Demo)

Original song written and performed by Tadhg Ó Ciardha. A song about the voices in my head.

©Tadhg Ó Cairdha, 2016

Talking To Myself

Dónal Óg

In memory of my grandad(1931-2016)
Forever a gentleman, rest in peace

All is Well (Sam Amidon cover/trad)

St Louis Blues

Tadhg is an up and coming singer-songwwriter, poet and multi-instrumentalist. Tadhg performs a repertoire of original songs and reworkings of indigenous and international folk songs, blending elements of jazz, trad, rock and blues. His past performances include Dublin City Hall, as part of Cuala Éire Shebeen.(2016)

Tadhg Ó Ciardha

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