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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

Attracta Brady's high notes move to resolutions in her father's Lament for Mother Podcast Episode · The Irish Airs Project · 30/01/2026 · 8m

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

Danny McKendry plays Aird Uí Chuain and muses on the passing of airs from generation to generation Podcast Episode · The Irish Airs Project · 25/01/2026 · 20m

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Jennie Nolan finds a connection to home in Sliabh Geal gCua Podcast Episode · The Irish Airs Project · 01/18/2026 · 17m

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Majella Bartley Leads with her Heart in The Wounded Hussar Podcast Episode · The Irish Airs Project · 01/18/2026 · 13m

This week's episodes include Maurice Lennon playing his on composition: The Little Ones. He talks about the process of discovering the tonal qualities that will make this piece sing: https://youtu.be/EBr2PbqsPG0

You can check out the podcast version on Apple Podcast, as well: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maurice-lennon-balances-light-and-shade-in-the-little-ones/id1843207645?i=1000744119682

Maurice Lennon Balances Light and Shade in The Little Ones Podcast Episode · The Irish Airs Project · 01/11/2026 · 19m

Our new episodes have dropped!
Have a listen to our podcast as Dr. Robert Harvey dynamically interprets The Lament for Father Newman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-robert-harvey-dynamically-interprets-the-lament/id1843207645?i=1000744113668&l=en-GB

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Dr. Robert Harvey dynamically interprets The Lament for Father Newman Podcast Episode · The Irish Airs Project · 01/11/2026 · 15m

Thanks to all who have tuned in to our first episodes. We've been grateful for all your feedback! The new ones are out!

Tune in for The Airs Project. Our Podcast is live, featuring Jon Turton: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/jon-turton-plays-green-fields-of-canada/id1843207645?i=1000729396423

Or, watch the vlog version at: https://youtu.be/j7gmcqO62tc

Jon Turton's story of an émigré who finds contentment in The Green Fields of Canada “My family is originally from the County of Roscommon, it was inevitable that Irish Traditional music would be a big part of my life. I started playing the w...

Tune in for The Airs Project. Our Podcast is live, featuring Eilis Needham

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Or, watch the vlog version at: https://youtu.be/MMUbwNtXQKE

Enchanted by the song, Éilís Needham plays Slán le Máigh as an air 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...

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Jason MacAonghusa, of The Porter Bellys, seeks airs that have been recorded by the master musicians of Irish music. A favorite is the Old Man Rocking the Cradle, which he learned from studying old recordings of Pádraig O’Keefe. For The Airs Project, he chose to play Slán Le Máigh, a song air that poet Aindrias Mac Craith put words to in the 1700s. Jason’s every bow stroke is calculated to deliver the sound, mood, nuances he is driven to capture in his playing. We’ll discuss his bow as well as his bowing when The Airs Project launches July 15. If you love airs or Jason’s music, please share this post to your page or tag someone who does.

Dr. Robert Harvey is a fan of John Brady’s music and has recorded the Lament for Father Newman for The Airs project.

Robert has just released a new album with his brother James that includes a Sean Ryan tune not previously in print, called Arderin Jig, along with Heywood Wake and a great version of The Jig of Clonmore in A. While you are waiting to hear his lament and interview when The Airs Project launches on July 15, watch their video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vB-SlEv4pac?si=7E9FvFR9FJMFsYj4
Filmed by Naoise Kettle, it’s a musical and visual treat!