Seán Ó Riada
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Seán Ó Riada was a prominent Irish composer and musician, instrumental in the revival of traditional Irish music in the 20th century. His arrangements and compositions, including the famous 'Mná na hÉireann', have had a lasting impact on the Irish cultural landscape.
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Seán Ó Riada was a composer known for his role in the Irish language revival and the grandfather of Doireann Ní Ghlacáin.
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin on growing up in an Irish-speaking family – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-10-18
Ireland· 2025-10-18
John Kelly was a member of Ceoltóirí Chualann alongside Seán Ó Riada.
Irish trad music is alive, but the pubs it is played in are dying – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-08-11
Ireland· 2025-08-11
Seán Ó Riada wrote the celebrated score for the documentary Mise Éire.
Pioneering film-maker George Morrison dies aged 102 – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-08-06
Ireland· 2025-08-06
Seán Ó Riada's arrangement of Mná na hÉireann was performed by Virginia Kerr.
‘I feared our home would become uninhabitable’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-07-12
Ireland· 2025-07-12
