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Brian O'Rourke (composer)
Irish singer and lecturer (1949–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brían O'Rourke (1949-2022) was a composer and singer of Irish folk songs. He lectured in Irish Studies at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology and authored several books on Irish folk songs.
Life
O'Rourke was born in Ratheniska, County Laois.[1] He was married and had three children, with whom he lived in Magherabaun, Feakle. O'Rourke taught Irish Studies or Irish Heritage at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology.
Works
O'Rourke published two volumes with collections of Irish songs.[2] These songs were frequently performed by Sean nós singers.
As a composer, he was best known for "The Bhodrán song" (when I grow up), included on the album The Very Best of Irish Ballads (ARC Music 2015) and Chantal du Champignon.[5]
In the book chapter "County Mayo in Gaelic Folk Song", O´Rourke identifies a series of characters in the history of County Mayo that are remembered through folk songs.[6]
- Seán Mac Aoidh, murder suspect and ascribed author of the poem Sail Og Rua
- Dónal Ó Maoláine, rapparee described in an adventure song
- Lacky Ó Máille, the troubled friar and author of two songs
- Tomás Bán Mac Aodhagáin, a person sentenced to be hanged who is described in the song that bears his name
- Dónal Meirgeach Mac Conmara, the freckled adscribed author of the song An Ghaoth Andeas
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