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The remarkable Ocean Child, written by Neil Martin and recorded live at TradFest 2025.

Ocean Child is a powerful and immersive musical narrative commemorating the tragic sinking of the RMS Tayleur off Lambay Island in the Irish Sea in 1854 with the loss of almost 400 lives.

Written by internationally renowned composer and musician Neil Martin, the piece features narration from legendary Irish actor Stephen Rea and music from the West Ocean String Quartet (Maria Ryan, Niamh Crowley, Ken Rice & Neil Martin), Louise Mulcahy on uilleann pipes, Geraldine O’Doherty on harp and boy soprano Mathew Indikuzhy.

Huge thanks to everyone at TradFest, Fingal County Council and The Lark Theatre in Balbriggan.

57 minutes

Last on

Fri 4 Apr 2025 21:00

Broadcast

  • Fri 4 Apr 2025 21:00