RTE Radio 1

Documentary on One - 1996

Moore's Melodies - Christy Moore

Synopsis

Aodan O Dubhghaill presents some of the social issues addressed by the legendary singer songwriter Christy Moore in his songs. This documentary touches on issues covered by Christy - anything from Knock Airport to football to travellers. (Broadcast 1996)

Description

Moore's Melodies - Christy Moore

Aodan O Dubhghaill presents some of the social issues addressed by Christy Moore in his songs.

Archive Notes:

News actuality mixed with the songs. issues covered include Knock Airport and Monsignor James Horan, Travellers and discrimination, Nicky Kelly's imprisonment and Garda collusion, the proposed nuclear plant at Carnsore Point County Wexford and Chernobyl explosion, Section 31 and Northern Ireland, Bishop Eamonn Casey and Annie Murphy, Ireland's first European soccer Championship Finals.

Produced by Aodan O Dubhghaill.

(First broadcast 11th January 1996)

An Irish radio documentary from RTÉ Radio 1, Ireland - Documentary on One - the home of Irish radio documentaries

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/2009/0626/646140-mooresmelodies/