107.8 FM and broadcasting from the
GenerateFM studio in Crane Street in
the heart of the Liberties in Dublin.
We will have our usual mix of musings
and music in our magazine style programme
which features Irish traditional, Classical, Brass
and world music items as well as discussion
on topical issues, some as Gaeilge to
comply with our cultural remit.
For Horselips fans we will be
broadcasting a special edition of the programme
on 15.04.11 with a full hour of
interviews and musical content with
Jim Lockhart of Horselips. So, be with
us on 107.8FM for this special.
Edward Delany, Producer
Art and Culture and stirring music from the Liberties
in the Heart of Dublin. Current affairs, as Gaeilge, plus
Theatre, Movie and TV reviews.
Tonight, also, we focus on operatic music which
has been a feature of our show since we started.
This time it's "Brindisi" from "La Traviata" by Verdi sung by Carlo
Bergonzi and Dame Joan Sutherland. See our
Library for photos.
Edward Delany, producer.
Bonus: Placido Domingo and friends perform "Brindisi" on video here:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2202102/domingo_la_traviata_brindisi_verdi/
(Just "copy" and "paste" into the search bar)
]]>poet Eamonn Lynsky who returns to the show this week.
Micheal Mac Aonghusa is away for two weeks and will be
rejoining us then.
Our 'Movie in Focus' tonight is "Another Shore" (1948) an Ealing Studios
movie set in post-war Dublin.
Our Astronomy item this week will discuss the Hubble Space
Telescope and the magificent Andromeda Nebula our nearest
neighbouring Galaxy. See photos below in the photo library (all
downloadable).
Our usual quota of good music with the emphasis on Irish tunes.
I have put up extra photos for our following programme 'Maora na Staire'
(Makers of History) with Frank Connolly at 22.00-23.00
which will feature a discussion on the Invincibles and the Phoenix Park
Murders of 1882.
Tonight’s Playlist:
Go raibh maith agaibh as eisteacht linn!/Thanks for listening!
Edward Delany, producer.
]]>Our Movie in Focus tonight is "The Quare Fellow" based on
the play by Dublin playwright Brendan Behan.
Our Astronomy item concerns giant planet Saturn now
visible in the night sky; see photos below.
Also an interesting connection between a Hollywood
Star and the Irish War of Independence.
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We will have our usual mix of Art & Culture,
Music and Musings from the Liberties in the heart of
Dublin, the Irish Capital and our regular Current Affairs
segment in Irish with Michael Mac Aonghusa.
Tonight on Finnegan we will be reviewing Theo
Dorgan's new book of poetry "GREEK".
Find out about NASA's new Flying Telescope
also on tonight's programme (see pics below).
We have recently been asked by listeners who like
the music which we play on FINNEGAN to
provide a playlist so, we will endeavour to
have one each week of this current session:
Tonight’s Playlist: 30/04/10
Thanks for listening; Go raibh maith agaibh as eisteacht linn!
Edward Delany, Producer
E.Delany Producer.
]]>the literary tradition of horror stories in Irish literature including Bram Stoker, author of the original "Dracula" novel.
In the photo files you can see the cover of the Irish language edition
of "Dracula" published by Government Publisher, An Gúm.]]>