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Radio Ulster,02 Aug 2026,113 mins
Singer Aoife Scott, actor Marty Maguire, bowlers Chloe Wilson and Shauna O'Neill and band leader Ryan Hackett
Sunday with Anna CurranAvailable for 26 days
With family ties that include Frances Black, Mary Black, Róisín O and Danny O'Reilly of The Coronas, music has always been part of Aoife Scott's life. The award-winning singer and songwriter has become one of the leading voices in contemporary folk music. She talks to Anna ahead of her gig at Belfast Fleadh 2026. Belfast actor Marty Maguire has played many roles in a stage career spanning 40 years. He joins Anna from London where he is currently performing in a West End production of 'Sinatra The Musical' taking on the role of Frank Sinatra’s father after impressing not only casting directors but the Sinatra family themselves. From London to Glasgow, Anna hears from best friends Chloe Wilson and Shauna O'Neill who have a lot in common(wealth)! The pair are celebrating after winning bronze in bowling for Team NI at the games this week. And musical director of the Blackwater Céilí Band, Ryan Hackett looks forward to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. Plus top tunes from our Sunday Songbook to soundtrack your day.
Programme WebsiteTracklist
- TrackArtist
- 1.Hey Baby!Hey Baby!Bruce Channel
- 2.Dream A Little DreamDream A Little DreamThe Beautiful South
- 3.HomebirdHomebirdAoife Scott