March 2006

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26 March 2006
On this morning's programme you heard:

Cold Snap by Jennifer O'Dea - Recalls the intensity and emotion of the first hours of motherhood in a Dublin maternity ward.

A Very Brief Encounter by Kate E. Foley - describes how hearing a particular song can transport us back to another moment in time.

Continuity by Ted Sheehy - explains his affection for the radio and enjoyment of science fiction writing as originating from his mother, whose own work was that of a continuity announcer in the early days of radio.

Motherhood by Mary Coll - a contemporary and witty take on the more manic and hilarious lives of some of today's mothers.

Mrs Cullen by Leo Cullen - having lost his own mother at the age of eleven, the writer presents an original take on the long search for the cure for his early loss.

Making the Bed by Nuala McCann - a memory piece on making the bed, connecting the love of a mother for her child with the ordinary and mundane chores of housekeeping.

The poem The Milliner by Cyril Kelly - describes the delicate balance that occurs between the dedication to work and the devotion of motherhood.

Music on the programme was:

Gymnpediies No. 1 by Satie performed by.

An Excerpt from Piano Concierto No.2 by Rachmaninov

Memories of You performed by Dick Hyman and Friends

Les Jours Tristes by Yann Tiersan

Moussa Rumours by Philip Hersaut

And Lagrimas by Fransico Tarrega

19 March 2006
Sunday Miscellany in the second of two programmes marking the St Patrick's Festival and Seachtain na Gaeilge, includes some topical contributions in Irish and English

Meeting at the Waters by Bill McStay - a look at the holy wells of Ireland including those associated with Saint Patrick.

The poem With Anne Gone by Philip Cummings - a newly written poem by the Belfast based Irish language poet.

Agnes Martin by Mark Joyce - a look at the independent, American 20th artist whose work can currently be seen in the Irish Museum of Modern Art and will shortly be seen in the newly renovated Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane.

Sorcha Ni Ghuairim was by Catherine Foley - a look at the life and voice of the Connemara born sean nós Singer who died in the middle of the last century.

The poem What Maureen Knew by Gerard Fanning - a new poem by the Dublin born poet.

Shakespeare a Tháinig go hÉirinn by Tadhg Ó Dúshláine (Shakespeare who came to Ireland) - a fascinating look at the Celtic and Irish inspiration behind some of the playwright's work.
 
Jaki Irvine's The Silver Bridge by Catherine Marshall - A look at a film Installation by one of the artists who has recently been appointed to Aosdána.

Music on the programme was:
-         "Triumph Of The Heart" by Greg Knowles & Mike Taylor
-         "Warm Island" by Philip Boulding
-         "Seven Anniversaries: No. 1 for Aaron Copland" performed by Thomas Lanners
From Thomas Lanners' 2004 CD "Touches Of Bernstein: The Complete Published Piano Music of Leonard Bernstein" (Centaur Records CRC 2702)
-         "Digeas, Ó, Deabhas, Ó" by Sorcha Ní Ghuairim
From Sorcha Ní Ghuairim's 2002 CD "Traditional Songs From Connemara" (Gael Linn Records; CEFCD 182)
-         "Mazurka" by Altan
From Altan's 1993 CD "Island Angel" (Green Linnet Records; GLCD 1137)
-         "Marie's Welcome" by Kathleen Loughnane
From Kathleen Loughnane's 2002 CD "Harping On (Reiskmore Music; www.harpwest.com )

12 March 2006
This morning's programme marking Seachtain na Gaeilge and the week of Saint Patrick's Day includes contributions in Irish and in English:

The Hunter - Gatherer was by Joe McGowran
Leprechauns was by Brian Thunder
Padraig Ó Conaire Cráite by Mairead Conceanainn
Dialainn mo Mhathair was by Fachtna Ó Drisceoil
Is Glas iad na Cnoic by Pat Butler
And Slemish wad by Nuala McCann

Music on the programme was:
- Morning Gallop by The West Ocean String Quartet
From the 2004 CD "Unwrapping Dreams" by The West Ocean String Quartet (Wren Records Ireland WRCD402; www.wosq.com)

- For Lionboy by Robert Lockhart
(Live performance)

- Bank Holiday performed by Una Hunt
From the 2003 CD "Moeran: Complete Solo Piano Music" by Una Hunt (ASV Records CD DCA 1138; www.sanctuaryclassics.com)

- The Dark Island by The Alexander Brothers
From the 1990 CD "Now" by The Alexander Brothers (Lismor Records LCOM 9023)

- Dóchas Linn Naomh Pádraig by the Pilgrims & Cantors of Lough Derg
From the 2001 CD "Pilgrim Praise: The Spirit Of Lough Derg" by the Pilgrims & Cantors of Lough Derg (www.loughderg.org)

Sunday Miscellany is compiled and produced by Cliodhna Ni Anluain.
The broadcasting assistant is Sinead Renshaw..

5th March 2006
- Skirting by Michael Nyman
From the 2001 double CD "The Very Best Of Michael Nyman - Film Music: 1980 - 2001" (Virgin/ Venture Records CDVED957)

- Tokyo After Hours by Thierry David
From the 2002 CD "Asian Reflections" by Thierry David (BMG/ Koka Media 2221; www.koka.com)

- The Magic Lantern composed by Rachel Portman
From the 2002 soundtrack of "The Emperor's New Clothes" (Cube Soundtracks FLYCUB20102)

- Gopi by Didier Malherbe & Loy Ehrlich
From the CD "Landscapes", part of the "Documentary Line" series (Cezame Records CEZ 4025)

- Russian Suite by Hélène Blazy
From the CD "Landscapes", part of the "Documentary Line" series (Cezame Records CEZ 4025)