Music
Station:
RTÉ ONE (IE)
Status:
To Be Determined
Start:
2023-09-05
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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.
There is no Next Episode of Aistear an Amhráin planned.
S2E2 - 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.
Air Date: 10 Jun 2025 13:00 (CDT)
S2E3 - Through the Barricades
The story of the Belfast roadie whose tragic murder inspired Spandau Ballet's 80s hit 'Through the Barricades'.
Air Date: 17 Jun 2025 13:00 (CDT)
S2E4 - 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.
Air Date: 24 Jun 2025 13:00 (CDT)