190. Eibhlis Farrell agus Ray McManus: Ceol Agus Craic
27 August 2025
About This Episode
190. Eibhlis Farrell agus Ray McManus
Ray McManus (piano) and Eibhlis Farrell (fiddle) take us on a bilingual
musical journey around Ireland, presenting a vibrant mix of tunes and songs
from some of the counties across the island. The evening begins with an
introduction by Rónán Ó Dochartaigh.
This performance was part of the entertainment programme for the Irish
Language Summer Course 2025, recorded on Tuesday, 29 July 2025.
Eibhlis Farrell & Ray McManus
Eibhlis Farrell is an Irish composer whose work spans orchestral, chamber, and vocal music, while Ray McManus is a poet and writer known for his lyrical engagement with music and place.
Together, their work reflects a shared interest in collaboration between music and language, drawing on Irish cultural traditions while remaining contemporary in outlook.