Thanks to Jane Sagr and Fearghus McSweeney for help with this item. Note: This is the first time both the Irish & English lyrics of Mna na hEireann have been included in a CD package. On Friday March 19th, Éist was deemed Album Of The Week by The Irish Times, read their review here:, and notice the strangely bad/great review Kate gets!Īll details on Kate’s stunning track can be read at my page here. Patrick’s Day festivities, with TV advertising and a high profile poster campaign, Kate being mentioned in both.Ģ Ar Bhruach na Carraige Baine – Seamus Begley & Mary Black*ģ Ta mo Chleamhnas Deanta – Van Morrison & The ChieftainsĤ Eist a Stor – Brian Kennedy & Maire Bhreatnach*Ĩ Gleanntain Ghlas Ghaoth Dobhair – Paul Brady*ġ2 An Cailin Gaelach – Maighread ni Dhomhnaill Reported to be selling in Ireland “like hot cakes” the album was heavily promoted by Bord na Gaeilge (the body responsible for promoting usage and enjoyment of the Irish language) around the St. Other artists include Van Morrison, Brian Kennedy, Christy Moore, Mary Black & Altan. Entitled “ Éist“, the Irish word for “listen”, the album features Kate’s version of Mná na hÉireann originally recorded for Donal Lunny’s Common Ground project in 1996. Mn Na Hireann has been added to 15 tune sets. A new album has been released in Ireland on the Dara label which features a selection of artists singing songs in Irish. Also known as Mn Na H’Eireann, Mna Na HEirann, Women Of Ireland.
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