Albums Archives - Helena Byrne

Ceol

sean — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:35:29 +0000

Ceol

“‘Ceol’, meaning ‘Music’ in the Irish language, is a collection of my favourite Irish folk 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.” – Helena

Purchase ‘Ceol’ today and received both digital & CD including postage for just €16.

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Category: Albums

Track List

1. The Rose of Allendale
2. Silent O Moyle
3. Gáire na mBan
4. The Spinning Wheel
5. The Lass of Aughrim
6. She Moved Through the Fair
7. If I Were a Blackbird
8. Silent Night/Oíche Chiúin
17. When You Are Old

Credits:
Helena Byrne – Vocals
Josh Johnston – Piano
Rónán Ó Snodaigh – Male Vocals & Bodhrán in Gaire na mBan
Neil Murray – Guitar, Amy Ryan – Cello, Catherine Gallagher – Fiddle.
All tracks arranged & produced by Helena Byrne.
Recorded & Mastered by Quiet Cailin Studios
Photography by Laelia Milleri, Dress by Claire Garvey, Cover Art by Jamie Hickey

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Scéal

sean — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:33:57 +0000

Ceol

SCÉAL – ‘A Collection of Irish Folk Tales’ is available in CD & Digital Format.

‘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.

A Note from Helena: “For the past number of years I have been regaling guests with stories of the fairies and other enchanting tales from Irish folklore. Having had many guests ask me to record these stories, I am delighted to share with you this collection of my favourite stories and poems that I’ve been fortunate enough to gather over the years. I look forward to sharing this collection with you and hope that it will bring many hours of wonder and joy to you and yours.”

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Category: Albums

Track List

1. My Grandparent’s Ireland
2. The Fairies
3. Introducing the Leprechaun
4. Sean Fitzgerald & the Leprechaun
5. Introducing the Banshee
6. Michael O’Brien & the Banshee of Graiguenamanagh
7. Introducing the Púca
8. The Piper & the Púca
9. Introducing the Leanan Sídhe
10. My Lagan Love
11. Introducing the Dullahan
12. James Byrne & the Death Coach
13. Ireland & the Supernatural
14. The Card Game
15. Introducing the Trooping Fairies
16. The Hunchbacks of Tipperary
17. When You Are Old

CREDITS:

Vocals by Helena Byrne, John Byrne, James Byrne & Mary Byrne
Tin Whistle by Colm O’Snodaigh and Piano by Josh Johnston.
Photography by Laelia Milleri, Dress by Claire Garvey.
Graphic Design by Jamie Hickey.
Recorded at Quiet Cailín Studios and Cauldron Studios.

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Tóraíocht Shonais

sean — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:31:39 +0000

Ceol

Helena’s album ‘Tóraíocht Shonais’ (Pursuit of Happiness) is available on both CD & MP3 now.

‘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.

“This album is beautiful piece of craftmanship and will be enjoyed by both the Irish diaspora family and those who simply have a love of Irish music and stories alike” – Travel Ireland Magazine, December 2017

Purchase ‘Tóraíocht Shonais’ today and receive both digital & CD including postage for just €16.

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Category: Albums

Track List

1. Ireland Then
2. Poverty & the Potato
3. Colcannon (Song)
4. The Great Hunger
5. Michael Considine
6. Spancil Hill (Song)
7 No Irish Need Apply (Song)
8. American Wakes
9. Your Waltz (Song)
10. The Irish in the Wild West
11. Choctaw Donation
12. Is Tú Grá (Song)
13. The Titanic & The Addergoole Fourteen
14. Building America
15. Musical Evolution
16. The Dowie Dens of Yarrow/Wayfaring Stranger (Song)
17. Imperfections (Song)
18. My Father Remembers JFK
19. Ireland Now
20. Fly (Song)

CREDITS:

All vocals by Helena Byrne except track 6 by Simon Morgan. John Byrne featured as ‘News Reader’ track 4, ‘Heckler’ in track 7, ‘Joseph Murphy’ in track 10, backing vocals in track 17, himself in track 18. Michael Heavey featured as ‘Charles Trevelyan’ in track 4, ‘Advertiser’ & ‘Announcer’ in track 7, ‘Paul Boyton’ in track 10, ‘Passenger’ in track 13. Margaret Toomey featured as ‘Advertiser’ & ‘Heckler’ in track 7, ‘Nellie Cashman’ in track 10, ‘Annie McGowan’ in track 13. Mark Hewitt featured as ‘Advertiser’ & ‘Heckler’ in track 7, ‘Crew’ in track 13. JFK speeches in track 18 courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Trust.

Track 1 in order of appearance; Louise Flory, Thomas Michael Laramie, Jennifer Crawford Hunt, Stephanie Watts, Michael Brandt, Jacqueline Slattery, Grant Seamonds.

Track 19 in order of appearance; Jörn Rodaebel, Carmen Gómez de Valcárcel, Sylvie Virapin, Łukasz Rygielski, Taysa Maggino, Lynnette Oberholzer, Gabriel Lucas, Anamarija Sinovčić, Tsvetan Kanev, Vipin Tharian, Keen Ching, Maiss, Hachouma Dachich, Ahmed Hasain.

Featured Descendants; Steve Murray in track 4, Patrick Murphy in track 7, Waylon Gary White Deer in track 12, Mary Kapolnek, Maureen Neary, MaryAnn King in track 13, Patrick O’Shaughnessy in track 14, Robert Klenke in track 16.

Piano by Josh Johnston, Cello by Amy Ryan, Fiddle by Cathy McEvoy except in track 20 by Ken Rice, Guitar & Banjo by Bill Shanley, Bodhrán by Rónán Ó Snodaigh.

Photography by Laelia Milleri. Dress by Claire Garvey. Artwork by Jamie Hickey.

Recorded & Mixed by Michael Manning. Mastered by David Montuy.

All tracks arranged & produced by Helena Byrne.

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Saol Eile

sean — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 18:15:34 +0000

Ceol

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.

Purchase ‘Saol Eile’ today and receive both digital & CD including postage for just €16.

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Category: Albums

Track List

1. The Irish & The Supernatural
– Do the Irish believe in ghosts? It appears so. For many generations, the Irish have worn the supernatural on their sleeves.
2. Haunting on Fontenoy Street
– The true story of Lily’s (surname anonymous) experience of being haunted in her house on Fontenoy Street, Dublin.
3. The Fairy Dance
– Do young people die, or have they simply been carried away by the Irish Fairies?
4. Leap Castle Part I
– The O’Carroll Clan of County Offaly & the malignant Elemental Spirit.
5. Leap Castle Part II
– The Castle haunting through world & civil wars to peacetime today.
6. Haunting in Churchtown
– Valerie Hickey’s firsthand account of supernatural activity at her home in Churchtown, Dublin.
7. Irish Death Traditions/Anach Cuan
– The unique, often peculiar traditions surrounding death in Ireland.
8. Huntington Castle
– The many ghostly apparitions of Huntington Castle in County Carlow.
9. The Cooneen Poltergeist
– The frightening story of the an isolated house in County Fermanagh.
10. My Sister’s Guardian Angel
– At 3.01am every night, Catriona Byrne is awoken from her sleep in Athenry, County Galway. One night, this awakening turns out to be a saving grace.
11. My Father & The Supernatural
– Perhaps there are ghosts, but should we really be frightened?

All tracks arranged and produced by Helena Byrne.
Photography by Laelia Milleri.
Dress by Claire Garvey.
Recorded & mixed by Michael Manning.
Mastering by David Montuy.

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