She Moved Through The Fair
The impact of the Irish song 'She Moved Through The Fair', a story of unfulfilled longing. With Sin茅ad O'Connor. From February 2013.
The Irish traditional song She Moved Through The Fair is well loved and well recorded by many.
To some it is a ghost story that tells of unfulfilled longings and of hopes and aspirations cut short.
Sinead O' Connor and other fans talk about the haunting beauty of this ancient song and of why its imagery is carved into their souls.
Featuring:
Sinead O'Connor
Catriona Crowe
Bernie Warren
David Johnston.
Producer: Maggie Ayre
First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in February 2013.
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