New short essays: 

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina by Maureen Fitzpatrick

When Hurling Was a Crime by Gerry Moran

Gaillimh Abú by Mary O’Malley (from the archives)

Cusack’s Stand by Alan Titley

1979 by Clayton O’Driscoll

Music:

‘Big Chief’ played by Professor Longhair

‘The Humours of Kilkenny and Drops of Spring Water’ played by James Kelly, Paddy O’Brien and Daithí Sproule.

‘The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba to Galway’  by Handel, arranged by Gavin, Finn and O’Connor and played by Dé Danann

 ‘Open the Door for Three’ played by Liam O’Flynn on whistle and Steve Cooney on guitar