The Bard of Armagh
Micil Ned Quinn from Mullaghbawn in Co. Armagh was immersed in the folk arts from childhood and grew up to be a renowned traditional singer and songwriter. Later in life he became a storyteller, performing self-penned funny stories with a charming, singular style that for years delighted audiences at annual traditional music and singing gatherings like the Fleadh Cheoil, the Willie Clancy Summer School in Miltown Malbay, the Inishowen International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar and the Wexford Singers Weekend to name a few.
He received many awards including The Tommy Makem Scroll of Honour For Outstanding Contribution to the Irish Song Tradition, Guest for Life Accolade from the Inishowen International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar and Certificate of Appreciation from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. He also received recognition for his 40 years of service with Comhaltas, his years of work with the G.A.A. and was inducted into the Bard of Armagh Hall of Fame.
This programme celebrates Micil Ned and reflects upon the rural life and culture from which he came and that he himself embodied. It traces his development from singer to storyteller and considers his influence on the tradition and the encouragement and entertainment he provided along the way.
Credits
The Bard of Armagh is a Raw Nerve production for RTÉ lyric fm funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television License fee.
Produced and presented by Otto Schlindwein
Sound recording by Gerry Tracey, Studio Mix by Rory Donaghy
Contributors: Kate, Brian and Micheál Quinn, Patricia & Jim Flynn, Grace Toland and Brian Doyle.
Series producer: Eoin O Kelly
Production Coordinator: Peter Curtin
RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 19th March, 6pm-7pm
