Irish Ways - Ron Kavana

The Story of Ireland in Song,Music and Poetry 
Book & 4 CDs

Comprehensively researched, creatively written and recorded, more than six years in the making, Irish Ways is the first audio release of its type that tells the story of Ireland and the Irish people through their songs and poetry. This unique collection was written and performed by internationally acclaimed Irish composer, author and performer Ron Kavana.

This box set includes 5 hours of songs, poetry and narration in a 4CD "book style" set featuring all new recordings and arrangements of traditional and original material, and a 46,000 word book with original illustrations, maps and a comprehensive chronology.

All recordings are by Ron Kavana and the Alias Band with special guest contributions by Paddy Keenan, Derek Hickey, Colm Murphy, Brian McNeill, Gino Lupari and members of the Pogues.

CD1
PRE-HISTORIC IRELAND TO NORMAN INVASION
HENRY VIII TO WILLIAM OF ORANGE

CD2
PENAL LAWS TO AGE OF REVOLUTION
THE RIGHTS OF MAN & 1798

CD3
ACT OF UNION TO GREAT HUNGER
EMIGRATION & THE DIASPORA

CD4
FENIANS TO CIVIL WAR
FREE STATE TO MODERN IRELAND