On this episode Simon K speaks about St Patrick’s day and all its myths and legends.
He looks at interesting facts about the man and the legend and gets to know the myth a little closer.
He also talks to special guest Aindrias e Staic about his life, what he’s up to at the moment and looks back at some Irish tales including St Patrick himself.
Together Simon & Aindrias discuss how Ireland sees St Patrick’s day and how it is perceived in other places including of course the USA.
Have a listen to a fascinating insight into St Patrick and his life.
Aindrias de Staic
Aindrias de Staic is an Irish fiddle player and one of a new generation of Irish storytellers. He performs in both
the Irish language and in English. Well known for his vibrant style of fiddle performance and charismatic stage
presence, Aindrias de Staic has enjoyed roles on London's West End (Woody Sez) and with Dublin's Abbey
theatre (Jimmy's hall) but Aindrias is also a well known Irish language TV presenter (Tg4) & award winning
story-teller.
His work is heavily informed by his upbringing in the rural west of Ireland, particularly Mayo and Clare.Since
completing a Masters (Hon's) at University Limerick, Aindrias has become one of a new generation of Irish story-
tellers. He's chiefly interested in the combination of music & storytelling in Theatre, Film, TV, Digital media and
live Storytelling performance. His work as traditional artist, actor and Tv presenter in recent years has given a
confident approach to reinvigorate aspects of Irish story-telling with music, character development and
theatrical devices.
Aindrias de Staic is well known for his work in the Traditional Arts locally and internationally. He has directed
and produced a wide range of collaborative arts projects and events including Greek-Irish Music Project in
Melbourne and various theatre and story-telling productions worldwide.
In recent years he has returned to his craft as a fiddle player, and is known internationally for his lively, wild
approach to bowing, double stops and heavy chords. His fiddle style is influenced by recordings his great
grandmother Susan Sullivan from West Clare and also by his upbringing near the Mayo Gaelteacht.
Web: https://www.aindrias.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aindestaic?lang=en
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