The story behind the writing of the fields of Athenry as well as its rise in the sporting world and its time in the charts and of course, the song itself.

The Fields of Athenry, how it became famous, the story behind Pete St John's iconic ballad and it's ever lasting status in sport and more.Featuring Paddy Reilly's definitive recording.

The Fields of Athenry

From the 2 year development process, to MacColls tragic death and everything in between.  The story of the Pogues timeless Christmas favourite.

From the 2 year development process, to MacColls tragic death and everything in between.The story of the Pogues timeless Christmas favourite.

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From inner city Dublin to Germany and everything in between, a Rebel favourite

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From a lover, a ghost and Gerry Cinnamon to the great Luke Kelly

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from Mountjoy prison to the stage

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The stories, myths and theories behind some of Irelands biggest and lesser known songs

For generations, Ireland has had a culture and reputation for a good "sing song", be it the sorrow of a funeral, the the joy of a wedding, the roller-coaster build up and fall of a GAA match day, a pub lock in and everything in between. While we may hear the same songs belted or butchered, we probably don't know the meaning of many of them.In the podcast, I try to get an understanding of some of these songs, not only the the heavy hitters but some perhaps lesser known and personal favourites from folk ballads to rebel songs. Tales, theories, song suggestions or general comments can be sent to songsandstoriespod@outlook.com

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24. Fairytale of New York

23. Celtic Symphony

22. The Monto

21. Seán Treacy/Tipperary So Far Away

20. Come Out Ye Black and Tans

19. The Night Visiting Song

18. The Auld Triangle

17. The Rose of Tralee

16. When you were sweet sixteen