An evocation of the River Sullane in West Cork through the music of Peadar Ó Riada which he composed to celebrate the river.

The River Sullane runs from the mountains between County Cork and County Kerry in southern Ireland. It runs through the centre of Macroom, to which it provides drinking water (and occasionally floods), joins the River Launa one kilometre east of the town, before joining the River Lee a further kilometre east. It is well stocked with trout and European perch, minnow and a small number of pike.

Both Peadar and producer, Julian Vignoles, trace the route of the river from its source to the sea.

The music composed by Peadar is to be heard throughout the documentary along with the words of Peadar as well as location sound effects.

Musician Tony MacMahon comments on the music of Peadar Ó Riada.

Produced by Julian Vignoles.

First Broadcast:  July 20, 1994

An Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio 1, Ireland - Documentary on One - the home of Irish radio documentaries