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The BelTelThe Wolfe Tones: Despite the condemnation, young people are flocking to hear them – why?The Wolfe Tones sing songs many interpret as pro-IRA. Commentators, politicians and victims of republican violence condemn them. But the Wolfe Tones seem to be getting more popular by the concert, packing out venues with thousands of fans. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Irish Independent columnist Sarah Carey and Irish Independent John Meagher to try and make sense of the Wolfe Tones phenomenon, but he starts off by speaking to the band’s founder, Brian Warfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1825 min
The Indo DailyThe Wolfe Tones sell out the 3Arena: The EP controversy that sparked a new generation of fansIrish folk band The Wolfe Tones have long been associated with their republican ballads. Thousands gathered to hear them play at this year's Electric Picnic and now the group are set to play in Dublin's 3Arena next year. Why are a younger generation joining the chorus? Host: Ciaran Dunbar. Guests: John Meagher, Sarah Carey and Brian Warfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-1525 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast22. Down By The LiffeysideThis weeks episode features the Wolfetones Song Down By The Liffeyside a song about Ireland in the 1920'swhose words were written by Peader Kearney who also wrote the Irish National Anthem. We talk about the art of song writing and of Wolfetones Songs featured in Hollywood Movies. We talk of the GAA, The Olympics and Celtic FC. So come and join us on our ramble. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-041h 02Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast22. Down By The LiffeysideThis weeks episode features the Wolfetones Song Down By The Liffeyside a song about Ireland in the 1920'swhose words were written by Peader Kearney who also wrote the Irish National Anthem. We talk about the art of song writing and of Wolfetones Songs featured in Hollywood Movies. We talk of the GAA, The Olympics and Celtic FC. So come and join us on our ramble. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-08-041h 02
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast21. The Banks Of The OhioThis episode opens with The Banks of The Ohio a song about murder and a great river in the USA - we talk about the song and other songs that were Wolfetone B Sides along with the Puck Fair, The Galway Races, The Wild Atlantic Way and the GAA championship. We especially remember young Rocco Travers who sadly passed away this week and play out with the Big Strong Man in remembrance of the battle he put up against the evil of cancer. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-2749 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast21. The Banks Of The OhioThis episode opens with The Banks of The Ohio a song about murder and a great river in the USA - we talk about the song and other songs that were Wolfetone B Sides along with the Puck Fair, The Galway Races, The Wild Atlantic Way and the GAA championship. We especially remember young Rocco Travers who sadly passed away this week and play out with the Big Strong Man in remembrance of the battle he put up against the evil of cancer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-07-2749 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast20. The Lonely Banna StrandAfter 2 weeks away we are back with an episode named after the 5th track on the 1966 Wolfetones Album Up The Rebels - we talk about Banna Strand, Roger Casement, trip to Spain, GAA, Euros, and plenty of ramblings too. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-2355 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast20. The Lonely Banna StrandAfter 2 weeks away we are back with an episode named after the 5th track on the 1966 Wolfetones Album Up The Rebels - we talk about Banna Strand, Roger Casement, trip to Spain, GAA, Euros, and plenty of ramblings too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-07-2355 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast19. The Finding Of MosesThe episode title this week comes from The 1966 Up The Rebels Album. It is a song the was written by the blind Dublin street poet and balladeer named Michael Moran otherwise known as Zozimus. We talk about the song, about Zozimus about the Woletones part in the Theatre pplay about Zozimus called Zoz which was performed in The Olympia Theatre in Dublin. We talk of Golf, The Euros, GAA and Stonehenge myths and legends. So come join us on our ramble Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0654 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast19. The Finding Of MosesThe episode title this week comes from The 1966 Up The Rebels Album. It is a song the was written by the blind Dublin street poet and balladeer named Michael Moran otherwise known as Zozimus. We talk about the song, about Zozimus about the Woletones part in the Theatre pplay about Zozimus called Zoz which was performed in The Olympia Theatre in Dublin. We talk of Golf, The Euros, GAA and Stonehenge myths and legends. So come join us on our ramble See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-07-0654 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast18. The Dying RebelThis week we focus on the song The Dying Rebel from the 1966 Wolfetones Album Up The Rebels - we talk about the song, Ciaran doing a live gig online, Newgrange and Knowth, Brexit, The Euro's. The closing out music is The Wolfetones Song The Crossing about the Holocaust and Catalpa's Bloodied Crimson Field about Bloody Sunday in Croke Park. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-2950 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast18. The Dying RebelThis week we focus on the song The Dying Rebel from the 1966 Wolfetones Album Up The Rebels - we talk about the song, Ciaran doing a live gig online, Newgrange and Knowth, Brexit, The Euro's. The closing out music is The Wolfetones Song The Crossing about the Holocaust and Catalpa's Bloodied Crimson Field about Bloody Sunday in Croke Park. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-06-2950 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast17. Tri Coloured RibbonEpisode 17. Tri Coloured Ribbon song number 2 off The Wolfetones 1967 Album Up The Rebels. The Song was adapted by Peader Kearney and Brian talks about the 50th Anniversary Easter Rising commemoration and meeting Eamonn De Valera. We talk about Glasnevin. Famine Villages and the Euros. The music this week is The Tri Coloured Ribbon, The Lough Sheelin Eviction. We also have a new song that Ciaran wrote along with Thomas Goulding which is a rough recording to provide a sample for an upcoming charity gig. We play out with the great Rebel County of Cork song Skibereen.2021-06-1552 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast17. Tri Coloured RibbonEpisode 17. Tri Coloured Ribbon song number 2 off The Wolfetones 1967 Album Up The Rebels. The Song was adapted by Peader Kearney and Brian talks about the 50th Anniversary Easter Rising commemoration and meeting Eamonn De Valera. We talk about Glasnevin. Famine Villages and the Euros. The music this week is The Tri Coloured Ribbon, The Lough Sheelin Eviction. We also have a new song that Ciaran wrote along with Thomas Goulding which is a rough recording to provide a sample for an upcoming charity gig. We play out with the great Rebel County of Cork song Skibereen.2021-06-1552 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast16. The Man From MullingarThis week we start a new series of podcasts for The Wolfetone's album from 1966 called Up The Rebels. This weeks featured song is The Man From Mullingar. We talk about the song about the lockdown issues surrounding Dublin's city centre about favourite live gigs ever. We also feature a song from Catalpa's first album Breaking the Mould and a song called The Hot Asphalt - we play out with the song Brian wrote for the 1916 Centenary called The Road To The Rising and this was recorded Live in The City West Hotel with The Celtic Symphony Orchestra. See...2021-06-081h 04Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast16. The Man From MullingarThis week we start a new series of podcasts for The Wolfetone's album from 1966 called Up The Rebels. This weeks featured song is The Man From Mullingar. We talk about the song about the lockdown issues surrounding Dublin's city centre about favourite live gigs ever. We also feature a song from Catalpa's first album Breaking the Mould and a song called The Hot Asphalt - we play out with the song Brian wrote for the 1916 Centenary called The Road To The Rising and this was recorded Live in The City West Hotel with The Celtic Symphony Orchestra. Our...2021-06-081h 04
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast15. Roisín DubhThis week we feature the song Roisin Dubh the 15th and final Song on The Wolfetones First Album The Foggy Dew - we also feature a song from Catalpa's very first album Breaking The Mould and a song sung by Phil King and Ciarán and is a cover of a Damian Rice's song called Lonely Soldier. We talk about song contests in Tralee and session playing at the Rose of Tralee. We look back over the album and we talk about lock down whats next for The Wolfetones and what our next step will be for the podcast.2021-06-011h 03Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast15. Roisín DubhThis week we feature the song Roisin Dubh the 15th and final Song on The Wolfetones First Album The Foggy Dew - we also feature a song from Catalpa's very first album Breaking The Mould and a song sung by Phil King and Ciarán and is a cover of a Damian Rice's song called Lonely Soldier. We talk about song contests in Tralee and session playing at the Rose of Tralee. We look back over the album and we talk about lock down whats next for The Wolfetones and what our next step will be for the podcast.2021-06-011h 03
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast14. The Boys Of WexfordThis weeks show is song number 14 from the 1965 Wolfetone's album The Foggy Dew. A song called The Boys of Wexford. On this weeks show we are joined by Bernard and Neil Warfield. Bernard has performed with a few bands over the years - The Round Towers, Hatch and he is currently a member of Paddy's Dream. Bernard gives us his background on his musical career including working with a Heritage Group based in The Liberties including a project about the Lock Out in 1913.We also chat about his gigs at Italia 1990 and we introduce three songs from...2021-05-1857 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast14. The Boys Of WexfordThis weeks show is song number 14 from the 1965 Wolfetone's album The Foggy Dew. A song called The Boys of Wexford. On this weeks show we are joined by Bernard and Neil Warfield. Bernard has performed with a few bands over the years - The Round Towers, Hatch and he is currently a member of Paddy's Dream. Bernard gives us his background on his musical career including working with a Heritage Group based in The Liberties including a project about the Lock Out in 1913.We also chat about his gigs at Italia 1990 and we introduce three songs from...2021-05-1857 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast13. The Hills Of GlenswillyThis weeks episode takes in the beautiful Donegal song The Hills of Glenswilly. We talk about band members going missing on the way to gigs, Pay tribute to Alan McLoughlin, We have a good auld chat on Zoom with the legendary Arklow musician and whistler supremeTommy Breen about his old band Boru, about the struggles of the road, how hard it is to get a song onto Irish radio. We talk about playing golf, the influence of The Wolfetones on him, what Tommys working at now and we play a few of Boru's tunes for those that have never heard...2021-05-111h 08Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast13. The Hills Of GlenswillyThis weeks episode takes in the beautiful Donegal song The Hills of Glenswilly. We talk about band members going missing on the way to gigs, Pay tribute to Alan McLoughlin, We have a good auld chat on Zoom with the legendary Arklow musician and whistler supremeTommy Breen about his old band Boru, about the struggles of the road, how hard it is to get a song onto Irish radio. We talk about playing golf, the influence of The Wolfetones on him, what Tommys working at now and we play a few of Boru's tunes for those that have never heard...2021-05-111h 08
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast12. Follow Me Up To CarlowSo this week we talk about the song Follow Me Up To Carlow - The fighting Byrne Clan, The Battle of Glenmalure, my Dad's health news, Vaccine Updates, UB40, the song the Sun Is Burning, The film The Blue Max, The Feile Na Pobail in Belfast, Meeting your heroes, playing for the Celtic legends and much much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-05-0457 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast12. Follow Me Up To CarlowSo this week we talk about the song Follow Me Up To Carlow - The fighting Byrne Clan, The Battle of Glenmalure, my Dad's health news, Vaccine Updates, UB40, the song the Sun Is Burning, The film The Blue Max, The Feile Na Pobail in Belfast, Meeting your heroes, playing for the Celtic legends and much much more. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-0457 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast11. Dry Land SailorsIn this episode we discuss The Wolfetones Song The Dry Land Sailors. We talk about Guinness Barges, Irelands Canals, drinking porter out of wooden barrels. The depth of talent around Bluebell / Inchicore and we talk to the great Tommy Skelly of The band The South Dublin Union and writer of the song Go On Home British Soldiers a song he passionately wrote on the day of the atrocities of Bloody Sunday in Derry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-04-271h 29Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast11. Dry Land SailorsIn this episode we discuss The Wolfetones Song The Dry Land Sailors. We talk about Guinness Barges, Irelands Canals, drinking porter out of wooden barrels. The depth of talent around Bluebell / Inchicore and we talk to the great Tommy Skelly of The band The South Dublin Union and writer of the song Go On Home British Soldiers a song he passionately wrote on the day of the atrocities of Bloody Sunday in Derry. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-271h 29
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast10. The Limerick RakeThis week we talk about the song The Limerick Rake this chat takes us from the song to The Mullingar Fleadh cooking sausages and spam while Barney McKenna played some tunes. We discuss accents, John B Keane, camping in a tent at Italia 1990 about festivals and Siamsa Cois Laoi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-04-2053 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast10. The Limerick RakeThis week we talk about the song The Limerick Rake this chat takes us from the song to The Mullingar Fleadh cooking sausages and spam while Barney McKenna played some tunes. We discuss accents, John B Keane, camping in a tent at Italia 1990 about festivals and Siamsa Cois Laoi. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-2053 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast09. The Sash Me Father WoreThis week we talk about the song The Sash Me Father Wore recorded on The Wolfetones first album The Foggy Dew. We ramble into The battle of the Boyne, blowing up monuments, Brian's revelation on the part he played in modernising the song. We talk of Ian Paisley, King Billy, The Pope, King Louis 14th, James Connolly and other such characters. So join us as we Ramble along. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-04-1352 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast09. The Sash Me Father WoreThis week we talk about the song The Sash Me Father Wore recorded on The Wolfetones first album The Foggy Dew. We ramble into The battle of the Boyne, blowing up monuments, Brian's revelation on the part he played in modernising the song. We talk of Ian Paisley, King Billy, The Pope, King Louis 14th, James Connolly and other such characters. So join us as we Ramble along. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-1352 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast08. The Peeler and The GoatThis week we talk about the song the Peeler and the Goat and we delve into Robert Peel, the RIC, the town of Bansha and Fianna Fail and other ramblings See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-04-0650 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast08. The Peeler and The GoatThis week we talk about the song the Peeler and the Goat and we delve into Robert Peel, the RIC, the town of Bansha and Fianna Fail and other ramblings Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-0650 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast07. The Zoological GardensIn this weeks episode recorded on Saint .Patricks Day with many cans of Guinness we talk about The Dublin Zoo, Lions and tigers and mad monkeys. Brian also introduces Sheamus the puppet to the podcast along with talking about St. Patricks Day gigs and much more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-03-3055 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast07. The Zoological GardensIn this weeks episode recorded on Saint .Patricks Day with many cans of Guinness we talk about The Dublin Zoo, Lions and tigers and mad monkeys. Brian also introduces Sheamus the puppet to the podcast along with talking about St. Patricks Day gigs and much more Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-3055 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast06. The DiamondThis week we talk about the Wolfetones Song The Diamond and about Famine ships The Jeanie Johnston and The Dunbrody along with trips to Ellis Island and Celtic's not so great season. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-2354 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast06. The DiamondThis week we talk about the Wolfetones Song The Diamond and about Famine ships The Jeanie Johnston and The Dunbrody along with trips to Ellis Island and Celtic's not so great season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-03-2354 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast05. The Louse House In KilkennyIn this Episode we talk about dodgy digs on the road, hunger strikes in Ireland, Bobby Sands poetry and song writing creativity. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-1653 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast05. The Louse House In KilkennyIn this Episode we talk about dodgy digs on the road, hunger strikes in Ireland, Bobby Sands poetry and song writing creativity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-03-1653 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast04. The Galway RacesIn this episode we talk about the Galway Races, World heavyweight boxers, playing in Glasgow, The Barrowlands, that Late Late Show interview and more ramblings See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-03-0943 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast04. The Galway RacesIn this episode we talk about the Galway Races, World heavyweight boxers, playing in Glasgow, The Barrowlands, that Late Late Show interview and more ramblings Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-0943 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast03. Dicey ReillyWe talk about Dicey Reilly, Pawnbrokers, Celtic, Everton, Vaccines, 5Km Restrictions, School plays, Songwriting and singing on the bus in the old days See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-03-0249 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast03. Dicey ReillyWe talk about Dicey Reilly, Pawnbrokers, Celtic, Everton, Vaccines, 5Km Restrictions, School plays, Songwriting and singing on the bus in the old days Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-0249 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast02. Down In The MinesThis week we ramble on about the song Down In The Mines from The Wolfetone's first album recorded in 1965 called The Foggy Dew - We also talk about their first record contract, recording the first album in London, Catalpa recording their last album and writing the song The Ballad of Joe McDonnell- See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-02-2354 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast02. Down In The MinesThis week we ramble on about the song Down In The Mines from The Wolfetone's first album recorded in 1965 called The Foggy Dew - We also talk about their first record contract, recording the first album in London, Catalpa recording their last album and writing the song The Ballad of Joe McDonnell- Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-2354 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast01a. No Poppy No Anthem My Names Jame's McCleanJoin us for this unplanned episode we felt we needed to record in support of James McClean and his family in light of the constant and continued racial abuse and death threats made against the McClean Family. Once again we find ourselves rambling on into other topics and we also give a spin to Catalpa's No Poppy No Anthem ( A song in support of James) and The Wolfetone's Song Margaret Skinnider performed live with The Celtic Symphony Orchestra at The Citywest Hotel in 2016. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-02-1956 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast01a. No Poppy No Anthem My Names Jame's McCleanJoin us for this unplanned episode we felt we needed to record in support of James McClean and his family in light of the constant and continued racial abuse and death threats made against the McClean Family. Once again we find ourselves rambling on into other topics and we also give a spin to Catalpa's No Poppy No Anthem ( A song in support of James) and The Wolfetone's Song Margaret Skinnider performed live with The Celtic Symphony Orchestra at The Citywest Hotel in 2016. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-1956 min
Brian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast01. The Singing BirdIn this episode we talk about the effects of lock down, Glasgow, Celtic Symphony and gigs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-02-1651 minBrian and Ciaran Warfield's Rambling Irish Balladeers Podcast01. The Singing BirdIn this episode we talk about the effects of lock down, Glasgow, Celtic Symphony and gigs. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-1651 min