Aistear an Amhráin - Season 2

Season 2
A 4-part series looking at the stories behind some of Ireland's best-loved songs. Series Two delves into the history and social history behind four songs: the classic love song Grace; 90's anthem After All; favourite foot-stomper An Poc Ar Buile; and the surprising Irish story behind Spandau Ballet's 80's chart-topper Through the Barricades.

Episodes

Grace
Aistear an Amhráin returns to tell the fascinating stories behind songs we all know and love. Episode one tells the story of 'Grace'.

After All
The heart-warming story behind The Franks and Walters' After All, the iconic Cork 90s indie anthem, now beloved of a whole new generation thanks to The Young Offenders.

Through the Barricades
The story of the Belfast roadie whose tragic murder inspired Spandau Ballet's 80s hit 'Through the Barricades'.

An Poc ar Buile
The series finale of Aistear an Amhráin explores the remarkable history and cultural legacy of one of Ireland's best-loved Irish language songs, An Poc ar Buile.
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