Ceird an Cheoil Episode Guide

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Episode Guide

Ceird an Cheoil: Season 2

  • Season 2 Episode 1: The Accordion

    A look at the history of instrument making in Ireland, starting with the accordion. Featuring performances by some of the instrument's most accomplished performers, including Donal Lunny, Andy Irvine, Josephine Marsh, Dermot Byrne, Micheal O Suilleabhain, Brendan Power and Emer Mayock

Ceird an Cheoil: Season 1

  • Season 1 Episode 12: The Bodhran

    Bodhran-maker Seamus O'Kane discusses the processes involved in creating the instrument, its place in Irish music and its development over the last 50 years. Featuring Ronan O Snodaigh of Kila, Junior Daly, Sean O Riada, Peadar Mercier and Johnny Ringo Mc Donagh. Last in series

  • Season 1 Episode 11: The Banjo

    A visit to the workshop of world-renowned banjo-maker Tom Cussen in Clarinbridge, Galway, plus performances by Barney McKenna, the Dubliners, Mick Moloney and TG4 Musician of the Year 2005 John Carty

  • Season 1 Episode 10: The Fiddle

    A celebration of the violin, the most popular instrument in traditional Irish music. Vince Crehan talks about the family fiddle-making business in Drumcondra and his brother Junior demonstrates his skill as a performer

  • Season 1 Episode 9: The Uilleann Pipes

    Looking at one of Ireland's most beautiful traditional instruments, the uilleann pipes. Featuring Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Tony McMahon and Mick O'Brien

  • Season 1 Episode 8: The Concertina

    Following musician Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh as he restores an old concertina to its former glory and discusses the merits of the instrument. Plus, performances by Antóin MacGabhann and Bríd Meany, Michael Rooney, Providence, Catherine MacEvoy and the Ó Raghallaigh family

Ceird an Cheoil:

  • The Bouzouki

    Bouzouki maker Joe Foley demonstrates the processes involved in creating the instrument and explains its rich history. Including performances by Andy Irvine, Dónal Lunny, Gary Ó Briain and Brendan O'Reagan

  • The Flute

    Belfast flute-maker Sam Murray offers an insight into the construction of a timber flute, and examines the popularity of the instrument in Northern Ireland. Gary Hastings, Michael Clarkson and Tara Bingham perform. Last in series

  • The Guitar

    The history and development of the guitar in Irish music history, focusing on world-renowned guitar producers Avalon. Including performances by Steve Cooney and Ed Boyde

  • The Harmonica

    Profile of harmonica player Brendan Power and a look at the instrument's role in traditional Irish music sessions. Featuring the talents of John and Pip Murphy, Mick Kinsella and Rick Epping

  • The Low Whistle

    Low whistle maker Hammy Hamilton demonstrates the processes involved in creating the instrument and explains the history behind the increasingly popular musical implement. Including performances by Cormac Breathnach, Emer Mayock and Brian Finnegan

  • The Piano

    An investigation into the diverse history of the piano and its role in Irish music with an explanation of the specific stages of piano restoration by a leading repairer. Featuring performances by Geraldine Cotter and Peadar O Riada