October 7, 2013
by martin byrne
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The word Bard sits nicely with Tommy Makem. It is of course a Celtic loan word from Scottish Gaelic bard. Other names in other languages give us the similar meaning words skalds, rhapsodes, minstrels and scops. A teller of stories, and poetry, and of course the songs of the … Continue reading
September 26, 2013
by martin byrne
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Well the title says it all really With concrete slabs for cobble stones They won’t leave my town alone They’re tearing down the city i adore With high rise flats and office blocks They’re even pulling down the docks The … Continue reading
September 19, 2013
by martin byrne
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When I was recording the tracks for the album – My Ireland – one of the songs ‘fell off’, so to speak. I was desperately searching for some ideas for another song, when these lines came into my head. ALL … Continue reading