A Breton in Connemara featuring Clarisse Lavevnant, Sarah Ghriallais & Olwyn Fouréré
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A Breton in Connemara featuring Clarisse Lavevnant, Sarah Ghriallais & Olwyn Fouréré
Traditional singer Macdara Yeates explores the life of Yann Fouréré, who sought political asylum in Cleggan after being accused of sedition for his involvement in the fight for Breton sovereignty, for which he was later acquitted
Setting off from Connemara, Macdara meets with acclaimed sean-nós singer Sarah Ghriallais and Yann’s daughter, acclaimed actor Olwen Fouréré, in Fouréré’s adopted home of Connemara, to discuss his life and work and the theme of exile in the Connemara song tradition.
In Brittany, Macdara meets with Breton singer Clarisse Lavanant to discuss modern Breton regionalism and its expression in song and the influence of Fouéré on the culture and language of the region.
Directed by Bob Gallagher
Produced and Curated by Macdara Yeates
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Abair
ABAIR is an annual multimedia project exploring the oral traditions of Ireland taking place as part of the St. Patrick’s Festival. Now in its fourth year, the 2022 programme looks to our closest neighbours in Scotland, Wales, France and Spain to examine their place in Irish song and story.