An Dealg Óir / The Golden Thorn is the fifth album of traditional songs from Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin. In the course of her research on the southeast Ulster song tradition Pádraigín discovered some magnificient songs that have never been recorded. They all originate in the south-east Ulster song tradition which includes the coastal area of Omeath in Co. Louth and have been selected for instumental accompaniment from a collection of 54 songs - Songs of a Hidden Ulster a book and two Cds whic comprises a detailed backround study of the song tradition of South-East Ulster.

The CD is a collaboration with produce Steve Cooney. His imaginative and instinctive arrangements has imbued the tracks with a fresh contemporary feel while retaining the integrity and simplicity of the original music. Joining them are some of Ireland's finest musicians including Steve, Liam O'Flynn, Laoise Kelly, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Ódhrán Ó Casaide, Helen Davies, Máire Breatnach, Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Pat Crowley. Light rhythmic songs, majestic laments and songs of love in a vibrant and beautiful reawakening of the tradition.

TRACK LISTINGS

01. Éalaigh Liom
02. Éirigh Suas, a Stóirín
03. An Seanduine Dóite
04. Is Fada an Lá
05. Ailí Gheal Chiúin - Séamus Dall Mac Cuarta
06. Amhrán na Craoibhe
07. Marbhna Airt Óig Uí Néill - Art Mac Cumhaigh
08. Thugamar Féin an Samhradh Linn
09. Uilleagán Dubh Ó - Peadar Ó Doirnín
10. Cailín as Contae Lú
11. Séamus Mac Murfaidh
12. Máire Bhán
13. An Bonnán Buí - Cathal Buí Mac Giolla Ghunna
14. Tá 'na Lá