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The First LP in Ireland

Colum Sands presents the story of how, in 1947, the Irish Folklore Commission and the BBC established a scheme to seek out and record folk music and stories throughout Ireland.

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57 minutes

Last on

Sat 10 May 2014 14:03
BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle

Broadcasts

  • Tue 8 May 2012 11:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 12 Oct 2012 23:27
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 10 May 2014 14:03
    BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle

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