Music At Maddens Podcast #010 - Riverdance and Archiving with Niamh Ní Charra
Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay.This week we welcome Niamh Ní Charra to the podcast.This week’s guest in the snug is Niamh Ní Charra, who swapped a career in engineering for music and never looked back.From Boston sessions to joining Riverdance and performing over 3,000 shows around the world.She shares what life on tour was really like, how being part of such a phenomenon shaped her career, and why she’s just as passionate about preserving Ireland’s musical and cultural history as she is about performing it.From archiving presidential papers at the University of Galway to researching the stories behind traditional tunes, Niamh brings a rare mix of perspective, honesty, and humour to this brilliant chat.Enjoy!New episodes every Monday.Maddens BarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddensbarbelfast_home_of_trad/Ri-RaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ri.ra.beer/Website: www.ri-ra.beerMcIlroy GuitarsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcilroyguitars/Website: https://mcilroyguitars.co.uk/Dunville’s Irish WhiskeyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunvillesirishwhiskey/Website: https://dunvilleswhiskey.com/Anzac DrinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anzacdrinks/
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Music At Maddens Podcast #009 - Finding Harmony with Niall Hanna & Rachel McGarrity
Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay.This week we welcome Niall Hanna & Rachel McGarrity to the podcast.It's a Tyrone love in this week in the snug as Lynette welcomes renowned singer Niall Hanna from Derrytresk, and fellow Dungannon woman Rachael McGarrity to the podcast.From rock to classical, this married couple who are both teachers are steeped in music and came to traditional music in different ways.From memories of the battle of the bands competitions in The Fort in Dungannon, to tuning in to the magic of slow airs, and carrying on family traditions, there's lots to take away from this chat.Enjoy!New episodes every Monday.Maddens BarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddensbarbelfast_home_of_trad/Ri-RaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ri.ra.beer/Website: www.ri-ra.beerMcIlroy GuitarsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcilroyguitars/Website: https://mcilroyguitars.co.uk/Dunville’s Irish WhiskeyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunvillesirishwhiskey/Website: https://dunvilleswhiskey.com/Anzac DrinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anzacdrinks/
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Music At Maddens Podcast #008 - Three Pints and a Set List with Carlos, Sweeney and McCartin
Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay.This week we welcome Carlos, Sweeney and McCartin to the podcast.Carlos, Sweeney and McCartin, a cocktail of Frasier and Simpsons references, as well as commitment, drive and honesty are the secret to their success.Their uncompromising approach to music has won them legions of fans.Expect plenty of anecdotes and good craic as these three join Lynette in the snug.New episodes every Monday.Maddens BarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddensbarbelfast_home_of_trad/Ri-RaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ri.ra.beer/Website: www.ri-ra.beerMcIlroy GuitarsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcilroyguitars/Website: https://mcilroyguitars.co.uk/Dunville’s Irish WhiskeyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunvillesirishwhiskey/Website: https://dunvilleswhiskey.com/Anzac DrinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anzacdrinks/
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Music At Maddens Podcast #007 - Preserving Ireland's Forgotten Melodies with Ella & Deirdre McGrory
Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay.This week we welcome Ella & Deirdre McGrory to the podcast.Music has shaped Donegal sisters Deirdre and Ella McGrory in so many ways. Growing up in McGrory’s music venue in Culdaff in the Inisowen peninsula, how their parents support encouraged them to follow music, and how, through music, they have found the best version of themselves. A joyful conversation.New episodes every Monday.Maddens BarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddensbarbelfast_home_of_trad/Ri-RaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ri.ra.beer/Website: www.ri-ra.beerMcIlroy GuitarsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcilroyguitars/Website: https://mcilroyguitars.co.uk/Dunville’s Irish WhiskeyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunvillesirishwhiskey/Website: https://dunvilleswhiskey.com/Anzac DrinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anzacdrinks/
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Music At Maddens Podcast #006 - Fiddles, Family & Finding Your Voice with Sinéad McKenna
Welcome to a new episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay.This week we welcome Sinéad McKenna to the podcast.Nestled in the rolling hills of the Clogher Valley, where County Tyrone meets Monaghan, a most unusual musical incubator took shape - a converted chapel where the McKenna family raised seven children, each one a musician. Fiddle player, singer and composer Sinead McKenna takes us on a captivating journey through this extraordinary upbringing, where tunes and songs were as natural as breathing.From first picking up the fiddle under her parents' gentle encouragement to playing at festivals and sessions across Ireland, Sinead reveals how deeply the musical traditions of her borderland home have shaped her artistic voice. The conversation weaves through cherished memories of learning from older musicians who carried tunes learned by ear from radio broadcasts, and how these experiences instilled in her a profound respect for the stories behind the music.The path from family sessions to acclaimed performer wasn't without challenges. Moving to Belfast meant stepping out from behind the protective circle of her brothers at sessions, finding her own voice as both musician and performer. The pandemic period became unexpectedly transformative, rekindling Sinead's appreciation for musical community and spurring her creative development through projects like the Duncairn Collective.With disarming honesty, Sinead shares the vulnerability she felt while creating her debut album, describing herself as "such a bluffer" navigating the unfamiliar territories of promotion and business. This authenticity extends to her evolving stage presence, where initial nervousness has blossomed into confident storytelling and connection.As Sinead prepares for international performances in France and Japan, her story reminds us that tradition isn't merely preserved - it's constantly renewed through the authentic voices of those who carry it forward. Subscribe now to hear more conversations with Ireland's finest traditional musicians and discover the living heritage that continues to inspire new generations.New episodes every Monday.Maddens BarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddensbarbelfast_home_of_trad/Ri-RaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ri.ra.beer/Website: www.ri-ra.beerMcIlroy GuitarsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcilroyguitars/Website: https://mcilroyguitars.co.uk/Dunville’s Irish WhiskeyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunvillesirishwhiskey/Website: https://dunvilleswhiskey.com/Anzac DrinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anzacdrinks/
Music at Maddens podcast from the snug upstairs in Belfast’s home of trad. Yarns, pints and laughs with well known faces from the trad music scene. Locals, visitors are all welcome to join in the chat - with Lynette Fay. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, watch on YouTube
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