Aistear an Amhráin: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Aistear an Amhráin returns to RTÉ ONE this autumn to explore the stories behind some of Ireland's most loved and popular songs.  In this four-part series, Reporters, Garry MacDonncha and Sinéad Ní Churnáin explore the social and cultural history, the myths, and the often-quirky tales associated with these songs, in the company of fans and music lovers and with those who have made these anthems what they are.   Series two features the heartbreaking ballad "Grace" made famous by the late great, Jim McCann, we track down the woman who was immortalised in The Frank and Walter's great love song "After All", we hear the story behind Séan Ó Sé's groundbreaking Irish language chart-topper "An Poc Ar Buile," and Spandau Ballet's 80's anthem "Through the Barricades, which Gary Kemp was inspired to write following the tragic death of band roadie, Thomas Reilly.

Series details

• Title: Aistear an Amhráin
• Format: Documentary
• Language: Irish
• Genres: Music
• Premiere date: 2023-09-05
• Status in TVmaze: To Be Determined
• Network listed by TVmaze: RTÉ ONE
• Network country: Ireland
• Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 79291

Cast and credited roles

• Garry Mac Donncha — Garry Mac Donncha
• Sinéad Ní Churnáin — Sinéad Ní Churnáin

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2023-09-05; final listed air date 2023-09-26; episode order: 4.
• Season 2: premiered 2025-06-03; final listed air date 2025-06-24; episode order: 4.

Source and licence

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