It's a Fine Thing to Sing: Songs and Singers of the Inishowen Peninsula
Synopsis
The 60-minute documentary features Ian Lynch (Lankum), Ye Vagabonds and The Henry Girls arranging and singing six songs from Clonmany and Buncrana singers: Roseanne McGonigle, Dan McGonigle, Mary Ann Canny, Corney McDaid, and a visitor to Inishowen, Ardara singer Packie Manus Byrne. The recordings are framed within Inishowen’s stunning landscape, interwoven with atmospheric archival recordings of the original singers and interviews with contemporary members of the Inishowen song community.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Gallagher
- Original Title
- It's a Fine Thing to Sing: Songs and Singers of the Inishowen Peninsula
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Wonderbread, Homebird Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Gallagher
Luke Byrne
Seamus Waters, Jeanie Igoe, Bob Gallagher
Department Leadership Roster
Seamus Waters
Producer
Bob Gallagher
Director
Jeanie Igoe
Producer
Luke Byrne
Editor
Bob Gallagher
Producer
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What is It's a Fine Thing to Sing: Songs and Singers of the Inishowen Peninsula about?
The 60-minute documentary features Ian Lynch (Lankum), Ye Vagabonds and The Henry Girls arranging and singing six songs from Clonmany and Buncrana singers: Roseanne McGonigle, Dan McGonigle, Mary Ann Canny, Corney McDaid, and a visitor to Inishowen, Ardara singer Packie Manus Byrne. The recordings are framed within Inishowen’s stunning landscape, interwoven with atmospheric archival recordings of the original singers and interviews with contemporary members of the Inishowen song community.
Who directed It's a Fine Thing to Sing: Songs and Singers of the Inishowen Peninsula?
It's a Fine Thing to Sing: Songs and Singers of the Inishowen Peninsula was directed by Bob Gallagher.
Who stars in It's a Fine Thing to Sing: Songs and Singers of the Inishowen Peninsula?
The principal cast of It's a Fine Thing to Sing: Songs and Singers of the Inishowen Peninsula includes Ian Lynch.
When was It's a Fine Thing to Sing: Songs and Singers of the Inishowen Peninsula released and how long is it?
It's a Fine Thing to Sing: Songs and Singers of the Inishowen Peninsula was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.