I'll Live 'Till I Die
Remembering Delia Murphy
Wed 29th Feb at 8pm
Liam Clancy, in talking about the importance of singer Delia Murphy, said that she was a pivotal figure who took up the Irish ballad and turned it into something of her own. Delia Murphy lives on through the songs she made famous, The Spinning Wheel, If I Were a Blackbird, and Three Lovely Lassies. She continues to be cherished by all those who loved and remember her singing.
Tonight’s performance will include an entertaining talk by Gerry Anderson, bringing you through Delia’s life and times, drawing on his knowledge of the singer as an inspiration in his development as a ballad singer and musician. Márín O’Donovan sings some of Delia’s favourites, bringing them to new listeners as well as fans from days gone by. Carmen Cullen, niece of Delia, adds some family reminiscences and reads from her novel, Two Sisters Singing. Lily the main character of the novel is inspired by her famous aunt.
Tickets: €11/6
