From the Emerald Isle

Michael.

Michael.

Senior Member
Location
UK (Surrey)
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A lot of talent in such a small country
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Bernadette Mary Flynn

(born in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland)
is an Irish dancer best known for her work in
Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames.

Saoirse Dance of Love
Feet of Flames in Hydepark London


 

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Sinead O'Connor

Oro Se do Bheatha Bhaile



Brilliant Song that was featured in the award-winning film

'The Wind That Shakes The Barley'



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Sorry, but I couldn't help but start calling her Skinhead or Shinehead O'Conner after she shaved her head . . .
 

.Fields Of Athenry
(By the Dubliners)




"The Fields of Athenry" is an Irish folk ballad
set during the Great Irish Famine (1845–1850)
about a fictional man named Michael from near Athenry in County Galway
who has been sentenced to transportation to Botany Bay, Australia,
for stealing food for his starving family.
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http://tinyurl.com/o29wgb2


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Roma Downey

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Roma Downey


She played kind-hearted angel Monica on the American TV series Touched by an Angel.


Downey received two Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her role on the show.

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An Irish Blessing featuring Aoife Ni Fhearraigh and Phil Coulter.

A little heavy on the religious side but nevertheless a beautiful presentation and as a bonus some nice views of the Irish countryside.


Click on this link.


http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=xnFZFf8qLSA

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I love all this wonderful talent and enjoy a lot of it on Public TV. Thank goodness my ancestors made it to the USA and I would give anything to see their/your homeland. I understand it is beautiful beyond description.
 
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