Aistear an Amhráin explores the historical meaning of ‘Weila Waile.’
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In the series finale of Aistear an Amhráin, Weila Waile explores the disturbing history hidden within one of Ireland’s best-known folk songs. Professor Ciara Breathnach was interviewed about her work on infanticide, suspicious deaths and capital punishment.
The final episode of RTÉ’s Aistear an Amhráin turns to “Weila Waile,” one of Ireland’s best-known folk songs, and to the disturbing history hidden behind its familiar melody.
Professor Ciara Breathnach was interviewed for the programme about her research on infanticide, suspicious deaths and capital punishment in Ireland. Her work sheds light on the historical realities that may lie beneath the song, and on how folk songs can carry traces of difficult social histories.
The episode is available to watch on the RTÉ Player: https://www.rte.ie/player/series/aistear-an-amhr%C3%A1in/10001572-00-0000?epguid=IH10029008-26-0007
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