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Ancient Music of Ireland

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George Petrie was a song collector, artist and antiquarian. In 1855 the Society for the Preservation and Publication of the Melodies of Ireland published The Petrie
Collection of the Ancient Music of Ireland which included the now well-known 'tune from the County of Londonderry'. Readers ANTHONY FINIGAN and PATRICK BRANNIGAN Producer DAVID BYERS
(First broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster) Stereo

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Unknown:
George Petrie
Readers:
Anthony Finigan
Readers:
Patrick Brannigan
Producer:
David Byers
Source: Radio Times

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