New Traditional and Irish Music: Martin Byrne

Singer songwriter Martin Byrne has come a long way since we first spoke about him here on Culch.ie. After the release of his debut album My Ireland Martin has literally gone from strength to strength as earlier this year his song Home Sweet Home was covered by Louise Morrissey and again most recently Matt Leavy also sang Home Sweet Home as he made his way to 2nd place in Glór Tíre on TG4. A singer songwriter could not ask for a greater compliment. Over the last few weeks at The Black bull Inn, Drogheda, Martin has compiled some of his personal favourites and some of his own tracks for us to enjoy. The video above is a little sampler of what you can expect. The album ‘My Ireland’ is available to buy in iTunes, at all good record stores and of course at any live gig. For Live Gigs and … There’s more

Competition Closed: Win A Signed Martin Byrne CD

*** Competition Closed *** *** Congratulations to Kathy & Irish Mason** You may remember I met singer songwriter Martin Byrne recently. Martin dropped by my house recently and gave me 2 signed copies of his CD to give away on Culch.ie. To win all you have to do is leave a comment below saying that you would like to win a CD and why. It is that simple. A taster of all Martin songs and lyrics can be found over on his website martinbyrne.ie

Martin Byrne - My Ireland

You may remember I mentioned the Fingal folk Club that had recently started….? I had heard that singer songwriter Martin Byrne was due to turn up…. I like Martin. I like his stuff. A gentleman. An absolute legend. And a serious talent. Take a look and the man behind the music and see what you think…. He has just launched his debut album called My Ireland. And finally, songs are written to be sung. You don’t have to be a singer to be able to enjoy them. Hum along and do what ever it is you do, and if our paths cross up ahead, do come up and say hello. More information: www.MartinByrne.ie