Composed by Peadar Ó Riada, ONÓIR comprises new works for choir and musicians which tell the story of how Ireland’s multi-layered identity evolved over time. The work was commissioned by Gael Linn with the assistance of the Arts Council.

This album of compositions commemorates the sacrifices of our Nation builders and attempts to re-focus today’s thinking on their aims. This major work is performed by two traditional choirs and some of our finest traditional musicians.The work features Cór Chúil Aodha and Cór Ban Chúil Aodha while the music is performed by Téada (fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, Tristan Rosenstock, Seán McElwain, Damien Stenson, Séamus Ó Beaglaoich and Paul Finn). They are joined by renowned uilleann piper Mick O’Brien and award- winning harpist Oisín Morrison.

TRACKLIST

1 Móra Duit, a Thír ár nDúchais

2 Ríl Laichtín / Ríl Ghael Linn / Ríl an tSathairn

3 Fianna Éireann

4 Máirseáil Mac Mahon

5 Sleamhnán Damien / Sleamhnán Tristan / Sleamhnán Oisín

6 Caoineadh Náisiúin

7 Polca Sorrento / Polca Neans / Polca Pheadair

8 Mionn an Phiarsaigh

9 Mo Ghile Mear

10 Port Chonaill / Port Dharragh / Port Ruadháin

11 Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire