Harpist and historian Dr Siobhán Armstrong joined Marty Whelan in Studio 8 to chat about the history of our official state emblem, and perform some old Irish melodies on this ancient instrument - listen above.
They also chat about the Scoil na gCláirseach - Festival of Early Irish Harp - taking place in Kilkenny this month, which includes workshops, social occasions and concerts.
Listen to more from Marty In The Morning here.
