Helena has FOUR UNIQUE STUDIO ALBUMS of Irish Stories & Songs, available now in CD & DIGITAL FORMAT.
*SAOL EILE*
Helena’s new album Saol Eile – Irish Tales of the Supernatural is available on CD & MP3.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS?…
‘Saol Eile’, meaning ‘Afterlife’ is a gripping collection of Irish tales of the supernatural. From Haunted Castles and Poltergeists to Guardian Angels and Fairies, Helena delves deep into the captivating world of Irish Ghost Stories and the Irish people’s unique relationship with the Afterlife.
Join Helena on this fascinating journey across the island of Ireland and discover why the Irish still wear the supernatural on their sleeves.
Some stories are on the spooky side.
Parental guidance is advised.
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This album is dedicated to Helena’s relative Martin Duggan.
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*TÓRAÍOCHT SHONAIS*(The Pursuit of Happiness)
Helena’s album Tóraíocht Shonais – Stories & Songs of Irish Emigration to the New World is available on CD & MP3.
‘Tóraíocht Shonais’ is a collection of stories and songs that illustrate the history of Irish emigration to the United States & Canada.
A note from Helena: “With this album, I hope to bring the listener on a journey through the Irish experience of emigration to the New World; the excitement, the tragedy, the hopes and aspirations for a better life.”
‘Tóraíocht Shonais’ includes 8 songs alongside incredible stories of Irish emigration through the ages; emigration during the Great Famine, travelling on the Titanic, the Irish in the Wild West, John F. Kennedy’s visit to Ireland and so much more.
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*SCÉAL*
Helena’s album Scéal – a Collection of Irish Stories, Music & Poetry is available now.
‘Scéal’, meaning ‘Story’ in the Irish language, is a collection of Helena’s favourite Irish stories and poems, gathered by Helena from various sources, including her own family and neighbours. These stories of Leprechauns and Trooping Fairies, encounters with the ‘Other Folk’ during the festival of Samhain and poems inspired by these magical tales are sure to bring you into the ‘Other World’ and awaken your imagination.
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*CEOL*
Helena’s debut album Ceol – a Collection of Irish Folk Songs is available now.
A Note from Helena – “‘Ceol’, meaning ‘Music’ in the Irish language, is a collection of my favourite Irish songs, from ‘The Spinning Wheel’, one of the first songs I learned, to ‘If I Were a Blackbird’, that my grandfather used to sing during family gatherings. I hope that you enjoy listening.”
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“If you don’t get goosebumps when you hear her beautiful voice then you may need to consult a medical professional because chances are, you’re dead inside.” – Travel Ireland Magazine, March 2016
See the Full Review Here (Page 44)
“I didn’t want the stories to end, each one was more spellbinding than the last.” – The Celtic Connection Magazine USA, March/April 2016
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“A brand new album from an Irish storyteller bridges the gap between Irish legends and folk music.” – The Irish World Newspaper UK, April 2016
“There is a very unfortunate impression that the art of traditional storytelling is only suited for the juvenile mind, and adults are somehow exempt from its virtues. Byrne, a Kilkenny native… certainly doesn’t feel that way, and “Scéal” states her case for reclaiming storytelling as multi-generational entertainment – and, of course, a way to pass along history and culture.” – Boston Irish Reporter, May 2016
To enquire about Helena’s storytelling & Folk Song Performance email Helena at: Helena@HelenaByrne.com