Fear Inis Bearachain

Description

Album by Johnny Óg Connolly compiled as a tribute to his father, the renowned melodeon player, Johnny Connolly. Released on the Cló Iar-Chonnacht label, the album is a beautiful and fitting tribute to one of Connemara’s most beloved musicians.

Writing in the album notes, Johnny Óg says that it was always his intention to begin playing the melodeon when his father no longer could. “Sadly, that time has come sooner than any of us could have anticipated. From after the Willie Clancy week in 2018 till the middle of September, I devoted some serious attention to the melodeon, listening and playing along to my dad’s wonderful recordings,” he explains.

1 Jigs: Pota Mór Fataí / Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla / Cailleach An Airgid / Whiskey O Rowdledum Ro
2 Reels: Ríl Mháirtín Shéamuis / The Ashplant
3 Barndances: Keel Row / Barndance Gan Ainm
4 Jigs: Flanagan’s / Kimmel’s
5 Lullaby: Suantraí James Agus Eilidh Patricia
6 Hornpipes: Boys Of Blue Hill / An Staicín Eorna
7 Hop Jigs: Liam An Bhradáin / Kelly G’s / Hurley’s Hop Jig
8 Reels: The Sligo Maid / The Silver Spear
9 Hornpipe: Variations On The ‘brown Coffin’ Hornpipe
10 Jigs: Fear Inis Bearachain / Fear Londain / Fear Bhoston
11 Slow Air: Caoineadh Aisling Na Ngael
12 Barndances: Ceiliúr Na Spideoige / Ben’s Arrival
13 Slip Jigs: P.J. Conlon’s Slip Jigs
14 Reels: Tommy The Norman / Fitzharris Fling
15 Waltzes: La Bella Ella / Glen Swilly Waltz
16 Jigs: The Blackthorn Stick / Humours Of Glendart / Páidín Ó Raifeartaigh