What is creativity, what is the process of creativity? Sinéad O’Sullivan is an aerospace engineer from Armagh who worked on the planning for human missions to Mars at NASA. She’s also worked at Harvard Business School and MIT’s Sloan School of Management where she has applied chaos and complexity theories to everything from tech startups to music, a focus that reflects her interest in creativity. Last year she collaborated on a mini-opera about climate change disinformation entitled ‘Unexpected Changes’. At Ireland’s Edge, Sinéad, a self proclaimed Taylor Swift stan, spoke with music journalist Jim Carroll about AI, creativity and what makes the perfect pop hit. You can listen to Sinead + Jim's discussion in podcast format on the brand new Ireland's Edge - The Podcast series: https://shows.acast.com/irelands-edge Ireland's Edge Available Light/Solas was possible thanks to the support of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Kerry County Council, Intel Ireland, IMRO, Jones Engineering Group and the Skelling Hotel, Dingle.

What can we make of a language that has 32 words for field? Writer and broadcaster Manchán Magan encountered the remarkable richness of the Irish language as a young child, and his grandmother Sighle was determined that he would learn to speak it in the place where it was the common language of daily life. This was Muiríoch in the west Kerry Gaeltacht, where Manchán spent his childhood holidays in his grandmother’s house. The Irish he learned there dates back to a time when the multiplicity of words for objects, actions, ideas and feelings reflected a way of life with a profound appreciation for the natural world. In Dingle Manchán spoke with Ireland’s Edge founder and Emmy winning writer and director Nuala O’Connor about his new book, 32 Words for Field: Lost Words of the Irish Landscape. You can also listen to this fascinating discussion in podcast form on the brand new Ireland's Edge - The Podcast series: https://spoti.fi/3hiR746

How should a year of disrupted learning change how we think about education? The Covid-19 pandemic led to months of school and university closures that forced young people, and their parents and teachers, to adapt to different ways of learning. Despite enormous effort, patience, and creativity, cracks have shown. More than a century on from Pádraig Pearse's famous call for a more progressive and holistic approach to education, rigid exams and entrenched inequalities still too often persist. Ireland’s Edge host Chris Kissane discusses radical change with leading voices in education featuring the Acting President of University College Cork, John O’Halloran, Dublin University Senator, Lynne Ruane, and folklore lecturer Billy Mag Fhloinn. You can also listen to this fascinating discussion in podcast form on the brand new Ireland's Edge - The Podcast series: https://spoti.fi/3h8IvwP

Supreme court justices can often seem remote and mysterious, cloaked by their position and their commitments to impartiality. But recent controversies over judicial behaviour, appointments and independence have reminded us that judges are never removed from the societies they serve. In Poland, Britain, and the United States, supreme courts have found themselves at the centre of bitter political conflicts, while the enforcement of lockdowns and quarantines have made us all think more about the importance of the courts in upholding the rule of law and protecting our liberties. After a year in which our supreme court came under perhaps unprecedented public scrutiny, it seems more important than ever for us to learn more about its judges. At Ireland’s Edge, Dr David Kenny, Associate Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin, speaks to the Chief Justice of Ireland Mr Frank Clarke. Ireland's Edge Available Light/Solas was possible thanks to the support of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Kerry County Council, Intel Ireland, IMRO, Jones Engineering Group and the Skelling Hotel, Dingle.

Once referred to as a ‘performing historian’ Rhiannon Giddens is a musician from Greensboro, North Carolina whose career has ranged from folk to country, blues to gospel, opera to R&B. Her old-time string band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops have received 6 Grammy nominations, winning in 2010 for their album Genuine Negro Jig. In 2017 Rhiannon received a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant for ‘reclaiming African American contributions to folk and country music and bringing to light new connections between music from the past and the present’. At Ireland’s Edge, she speaks to music journalist Jim Carroll about race, influence and appropriation of African-American music, and cross-cultural collaboration all through the story of the banjo in the United States. Available Light/Solas was possible thanks to the support of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Kerry County Council, Intel Ireland, IMRO, Jones Engineering Group and the Skelling Hotel, Dingle.

Taken from their stunning 'Courage' performance this version of Angel From Montgomery is available as part of a brand new three-track EP by Mick Flannery + Susan O'Neill which is out now on all streaming platforms.

"I'm very proud to be able to stand on a stage and just shout about how much I love my friends and my family, how thankful I am for the area that raised me and for the empathy that it instilled in me." Last December before his powerful Other Voices performance, David Balfe (For Those I Love) sat down with MayKay to talk about the origins of his generation-defining debut album. Watch For Those I Love's full Other Voices performance now worldwide: https://bit.ly/3w4ciLV

Ahead of his epic return to the Church of St James on this week's Other Voices, we're delighted to share a brand new interview with the one + only Damien Dempsey. The ever gracious Damo chats to May Kay about music, his roots, and his amazing collaborations with Maser.

Last December, before his surprise Other Voices set, Hozier sat down with May Kay to discuss what makes Other Voices so special and why he keeps coming back.

The unstoppable Denise Chaila and Jafaris premiered the brand new Anseo Remix live during Other Voices: Home at the Guinness Storehouse on 16 December 2020. See more highlights from Home here: https://www.othervoices.ie/content/ov-home-highlights   This show was brought to you in partnership with the Guinness Storehouse with the support of Tourism Ireland.

Dundalk's finest folk trio The Mary Wallopers performed their version of Home Boys during Other Voices: Home at the Guinness Storehouse on 16 December 2020. `See more highlights from Home here: https://www.othervoices.ie/content/ov-home-highlights This show was brought to you in partnership with the Guinness Storehouse with the support of Tourism Ireland.

Saint Sister performed in the Guildhall Derry as part of #Courage2020.

Enjoy 'Mo Ghile Mear' from Iarla Ó Lionáird and Steve Cooney's #Courage2020 performance in the National Gallery of Ireland last Tuesday. See more highlights from Courage here: https://www.othervoices.ie/content/courage-2020-highlights #Courage2020 is supported by Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Intel Ireland and RTÉ.

See more highlights from Courage here: https://www.othervoices.ie/content/courage-2020-highlights

Villagers performed a very special rendition of Last Christmas especially for Other Voices: Home at the Guinness Storehouse on 16 December 2020.  See more highlights from Home here: https://www.othervoices.ie/content/ov-home-highlights This show was brought to you in partnership with the Guinness Storehouse with the support of Tourism Ireland.

Sim Simma Soundsystem performed at the Conor Pass in December 2019.

Here's Anna Mieke with 'Warped Window' to ease you into the weekend. You may recognise this song from the first episode 'Normal People'. Enjoy this beautiful performance by Anna Mieke, recorded in the IMRO Ireland Other Room in Dingle last December. 

Shookrah are a five piece outfit based in Cork, serving fresh helpings of synth-grooves, interruptive hooks and dystopian romance-themed songs. This video was filmed in February 2020 during Other Voices Ballina in County Mayo, Ireland.

Maija Sofia performs 'The Wife of Michael Cleary' in Killruddery House as part of #Courage2020.  Maija Sofia is a singer, writer and recording artist from rural Galway. See more highlights from Courage here: https://www.othervoices.ie/content/courage-2020-highlights Thanks to the Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht, IMRO Ireland and RTE.

This video was recorded in late February 2020 in Ballina, Co. Mayo by Tiny Ark for Other Voices. A special thank you to the Moy Search and Rescue!

In July 2019, Lisa Hannigan joined us in Berlin for a very special concert to celebrate the State Visit of President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins to the Federal Republic of Germany. We are delighted to bring you 'Anahorish' from that very concert. The beautiful Seamus Heaney poem was set to music by Lisa and included in her magnificent, critically acclaimed third record 'At Swim'. 

Loah, Jack O'Rourke, Villagers, Eimear Quinn, John Sheahan and Crash Ensemble all came together  to perform a very special rendition of Óíche Chiúin (Silent Night) for Other Voices: Home at the Guinness Storehouse on 16 December 2020.  See more highlights from Home here: https://www.othervoices.ie/content/ov-home-highlights This show was brought to you in partnership with the Guinness Storehouse with the support of Tourism Ireland.

On Thursday 7th of May, Lisa Hannigan performed a magnificent, uplifting concert for you live from The National Gallery of Ireland. Enjoy this beautiful recording of 'Undertow' featuring Loah.  See more highlights from Courage here: https://www.othervoices.ie/content/courage-2020-highlights Performances from Courage were broadcast worldwide, free of charge, thanks to the support of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Intel and RTÉ.

Ahead of the launch of 'Courage' tomorrow night, we're delighted to share a very special video with Ye Vagabonds. This is a beautiful rendition of 'Lowlands of Holland' from the Other Voices archive. You might recognise the audio recording from the EP we released last year, but the video has never been seen before. A little bit of midweek magic. Music for the head and the heart. We hope you enjoy it this evening.

We are delighted to share 'Ruin Your Night' from the Other Voices Archive ahead of Sorcha Richardson's live stream tomorrow evening.  See more highlights from Courage here: https://www.othervoices.ie/content/courage-2020-highlights

Award-winning Irish writer Joe O'Connor recited a specially commissioned piece of poetry for Other Voices: Home at the Guinness Storehouse. Eimear Quinn also performed a stunning version of O Holy Night as part of this very special Christmas livestream on 16 December 2020. 

We are delighted to share this beautiful rendition of The Lakes of Pontchartrain by Colm Mac Con Iomaire & Aoife O'Donovan recorded during Other Voices Austin in 2016.

Another ebullient cut from Denise Chaila's iconic #Courage2020 performance in the National Gallery of Ireland. This time with the triumphant Sim Simma track, Man Like Me, featuring God Knows.

"Where are you from originally?" We are delighted to bring you this moving performance of 'Duel Citizenship' recorded in Ballina in February 2020. 

See more highlights from Courage here: https://www.othervoices.ie/content/courage-2020-highlights

Recorded live in the IMRO Other Room in Dingle, December 2019.

On Tuesday 7th of July, Donegal singer-songwriter Eve Belle performed shimmering trio of tracks live from the beautiful Glenveagh National Park as part of #Courage2020. Since performing on Courage with Neil Hannon and Cathey Davey, Evehas gone on to release her debut record 'In Between Moments’ - a glittering pop album which has been gaining rave reviews.  See more highlights from Courage here: https://www.othervoices.ie/content/courage-2020-highlights Performances from Courage were being broadcast worldwide, free of charge, thanks to the support of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Intel and RTÉ.

O'Neill's March taken from Cormac Begley's #Courage2020 performance in Kylemore Abbey.

We are delighted to share the very first episode of Other Voices, presented by Glen Hansard, featuring a performance by The Frames, recorded in St. James' Church, Dingle.

A stunning duet by Mick Flannery + Susan O'Neill filmed as part of Courage 2020.

This performance of the Finnish Line was recorded as part of #Courage2020 in the National Gallery of Ireland and features singer Siobhra Quinlan and pianist Catherine Fitzgerald. 

On Tuesday 30 of June Dublin's post-punk five piece The Murder Capital's played a ferocious live set from the Guinness Storehouse, in the Heart of Dublin as part of #Courage2020. Here's Love, Love, Love from that special performance. 

Junior Brother is a singer from Kerry, Ireland. He plays alternative Irish folk music with an acoustic guitar and tambourine. 

We are delighted to share Ye Vagabond's performance of 'The Bothy Lads' performed in Whelan's as part of #Courage2020. 

Before his epic Other Voices debut rising hip-hop star Nealo was shown around Dingle in style by local legend Dolores. Nealo stopped by McCarthy's Bar with band members Sivv and Jehnova for an impromptu set + had the chats about the Irish hip-hop scene, culture + more!

On Tuesday 14th of July, Dublin's revered five-piece Fontaines DC played a blistering set live from ​Kilmainham Gaol​ as part of #Courage2020.

This beautiful version of 'Dublin City Sky' was filmed at Kilmainham Gaol in July 2020 as part of #Courage2020.

To celebrate the release of Saint Sister's powerful new track 'Manchester Air', we are delighted to share this breathtaking live version featuring the brilliant string quartet from Crash Ensemble. ‘Manchester Air’ which was written on the island Inisheer off the west coast of Ireland was released on May 25th this year, the third anniversary of the referendum, and is featured on Saint Sister’s new album, ‘Where I Should End’, which is out now. You can listen to Saint Sister discuss the origins of Manchester Air on Ireland's Edge - The Podcast now.