From the Gorbals to Gweedore
From the late 19th century until the mid-20th century, the young people of Donegal left their homes in the spring and summer to work at the ' tattie howkin ' and other seasonal occupations in the Scottish lowlands.
Later, the men tramped the roads seeking better money in the dams, tunnels and roads of the Highlands. Eventually some 200,000 or more were drawn into Glasgow and Gorbals became the ' capital ' of Donegal.
This programme tells the story of the Glasgow Irish using oral history, traditional songs and the wild fiddle music of Donegal. Singer KEVIN MITCHELL Producer BILLY KAY
(First broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland)