The Irish Airs Project

10/08/2026

We are working hard on our next releases but in the meantime, enjoy this TG4 recording (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1KCCXgtGdb/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) that will make you want to listen all over again to our episode featuring Eilis Needham. Enjoy!

Éilís Needham is a multi-instrumentalist from Hazelwood Co. Sligo. She is the current winner of the prestigious International Harp competition at the O’Carol...

08/22/2026

Liverpool Irish Centre

In honor of the recent Liverpool celebrity wedding, let’s have a listen to the the happy couple playing on The Irish Airs Project…
Jon Turton and Jennie Turton❤️❤️❤️

https://youtu.be/j7gmcqO62tc?feature=shared

And…Jenny…

https://youtu.be/8spFbGzjfx8?feature=shared

“My family is originally from the County of Roscommon, it was inevi...

08/07/2026

What a treat to record Adrian Brady here at the Belfast Fleadh for The Irish Airs Project! He played a charming air written by his father, talked about this background of the piece and even sang us the song it came from.

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08/07/2026

Patrick Davey took time from his busy fleadh schedule to record with us today and it was enlightening. Aside from his own brilliant playing, he teaches music right here in Belfast and he shared his secrets for learning airs with us today. If you are in Belfast this weekend, you will not want to miss the debut of his Mass for Belfast at the Cathedral, the official Fleadh Mass.
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08/04/2026

The Irish Airs Project is recording this week! Are you on our schedule yet? We had a great time talking with Gerry O’Connor in his fiddle workshop and actually he played a bonus air for us!

We are recording in the Belfast Met, millfield college, 3rd floor room 19 by appointment. Looking forward to hearing from you. (DM me on Facebook.)
Kell

07/29/2026

Fleadhing in Belfast? We will be recording the Irish Airs Project. DM us if you would like to be a guest. Check out the latest episodes: on YouTube or ApplePodcasts on our dedicated channel:

Here’s our latest episode:

Tom Gavin from Sligo Town is an exceptional flute and tin whistle p...

06/24/2026

We have launched a Patreon! On our page we will share exclusive content and updates on the Irish Airs Project. Your support will help preserve and promote Irish traditional airs and allow this project to continue capturing master artists playing and discussing their cherished airs. Link to support our project: https://www.patreon.com/15169149/join

06/14/2026

Newly Released today!
Denis Liddy and Elvie Miller partner for an emotional telling of The Wild Geese

Hello lovers of traditional Irish airs, welcome to The Irish Airs Project. This is your host, Kell Chole. In every episode, we feature a master airs player playing a favorite air or lament.
We found Denis and Elvie at home in Clare, where they shared the musical storytelling of The Wild Geese. As Denis plays on fiddle, Elvie answers on piano. Rather than a duet, it is more a musical conversation, creating beauty and contrast, bringing the story to life.
Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/denis-liddy-and-elvie-miller-partner-for-an/id1843207645?i=1000772589627&l=en-GB
YouTube Vidcast Link: https://youtu.be/EynGbLGtNOA

We found Denis and Elvie at home in Clare, where they shared the mu...

02/02/2026

Hailing from Killeigh in Co Offaly, Attracta is a flute, fiddle and whistle player. She learned her craft from her father, the composer and flute player John Brady. Attracta is very involved with Comhaltas and is active at all levels of the organization, from her local branch to international levels. She is currently Uachtaráin (President) of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, one of few women to hold that title over the 75 years of the organization. Attracta has several All-Ireland titles to her name, both as a solo performer and member of duets, trios, and céilí bands.

You will find a video version of our interview here:
https://youtu.be/VlUuEAOings?si=7VHC72NkyX7VK5pD
You'll find the audio podcast here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/attracta-bradys-high-notes-move-to-resolutions-in-her/id1843207645?i=1000747398541

Podcast Episode · The Irish Airs Project · 30/01/2026 · 8m

01/25/2026

Today's podcast features Danny McKendry. Danny plays Aird Uí Chuain and muses on the passing of airs from generation to generation
Danny McKendry, a fiddle player, lives in the village of Eaglesham south of Glasgow in Scotland. Danny first learned his fiddle airs from his father, Danny, who had Antrim and Donegal roots. A member of the St James the Great Comhaltas Branch in Pollok for over 30 years, Danny enjoys attending fleadhanna with his musical family of Roslynn, Séamus and Brigid Rose as well as enjoying summers in Donegal, where his mother was from. https://youtu.be/Fz4aV_utKnY

You will also find a podcast audio version at: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/danny-mckendry-plays-aird-uí-chuain-and-muses-on/id1843207645?i=1000745934707

Podcast Episode · The Irish Airs Project · 25/01/2026 · 20m