About this story
Imelda May journeys across Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions as she challenges her relationship with the Irish language through songs and sean-nós singing.
Episode guide
Imelda meets her sisters to share excitement for the journey ahead. Award-winning sean-nós singer Lillis Ó Laoire is her guide, with Liam Ó Maonlai on hand for creative advice.
In Waterford’s Gaeltacht na nDéise, Imelda delves deep into the song collectors fromthe region with acclaimed singer and academic Ciarán Ó Gealbháin.
Imelda arrives in Gaeltacht Mhúscraí in Cork to meet relatives of Elizabeth (Bess) Cronin, who was visited and recorded by prominent song collectors Alan Lomax and Séamus Ennis.
Community ratings and reactions
Sign in to leave your own review.