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Duration: 1 hour

Dermot O'Leary hosts highlights from a celebration of the Irish music tradition and its dialogue with Britain in the presence of the president of Ireland and the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent at the Royal Albert Hall. Artists performing include Imelda May, Paul Brady and Glen Hansard, the singer-songwriter behind the hit musical Once. With readings from the likes of Fiona Shaw and Joseph O'Connor.

Last on

Sunday 20:00 BBC Four

Music Played

11 items
  • Image for Andy Irvine

    Andy Irvine My Heart's Tonight in Ireland

  • Image for Paul Brady

    Paul Brady Nothing but the same old Story

  • Image for Imelda May

    Imelda May Kentish Town Waltz

  • Image for Imelda May

    Imelda May It's Good to Be Alive

  • Image for Conor O’Brien (Villagers)

    Conor O’Brien (Villagers) My Lighthouse

  • Image for Elvis Costello and Conor O’Brien

    Elvis Costello and Conor O’Brien Ship Building

  • Ship Building

  • Image for Glen Hansard and Lisa Hannigan

    Glen Hansard and Lisa Hannigan Falling Slowly

  • Falling Slowly

  • Image for Glen Hansard with cast

    Glen Hansard with cast The Auld Triangle

  • The Auld Triangle

Credits

Presenter
Dermot O'Leary
Producer
Philip King

Broadcasts

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