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She Moved Through The Fair

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The impact of the Irish song 'She Moved Through The Fair', a story of unfulfilled longing. With Sin茅ad O'Connor. From February 2013.

The Irish traditional song She Moved Through The Fair is well loved and well recorded by many.

To some it is a ghost story that tells of unfulfilled longings and of hopes and aspirations cut short.

Sinead O' Connor and other fans talk about the haunting beauty of this ancient song and of why its imagery is carved into their souls.

Featuring:

Sinead O'Connor
Catriona Crowe
Bernie Warren
David Johnston.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in February 2013.

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30 minutes

Last on

Wed 22 Sep 2021 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 19 Feb 2013 11:30
  • Sat 23 Feb 2013 15:30
  • Fri 14 Apr 2017 18:30
  • Sat 15 Apr 2017 00:30
  • Tue 21 Sep 2021 18:30
  • Wed 22 Sep 2021 00:30

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