Aistear an Amhráin

Aistear an Amhráin (2023- )

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Aistear an Amhráin returns to RTÉ ONE this autumn to explore the stories behind some of Ireland's most loved and popular songs.  In this four-part series, Reporters, Garry MacDonncha and Sinéad Ní Churnáin explore the social and cultural history, the myths, and the often-quirky tales associated with these songs, in the company of fans and music lovers and with those who have made these anthems what they are.   Series two features the heartbreaking ballad "Grace" made famous by the late great, Jim McCann, we track down the woman who was immortalised in The Frank and Walter's great love song "After All", we hear the story behind Séan Ó Sé's groundbreaking Irish language chart-topper "An Poc Ar Buile," and Spandau Ballet's 80's anthem "Through the Barricades, which Gary Kemp was inspired to write following the tragic death of band roadie, Thomas Reilly. 

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 19:00 (30 min)

Last Episode

An Poc ar Buile
Season 2Episode 430 min

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.

Juni 24, 2025

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E04An Poc ar BuileJuni 24, 2025
S02E03Through the BarricadesJuni 17, 2025
S02E02After AllJuni 10, 2025
S02E01GraceJuni 3, 2025
S01E04Episode 4Sept. 26, 2023
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Cast

Garry Mac Donncha

Garry Mac Donncha

plays himself
Sinéad Ní Churnáin

Sinéad Ní Churnáin

plays herself
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Characters

Garry Mac Donncha

Garry Mac Donncha

Sinéad Ní Churnáin

Sinéad Ní Churnáin

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