Feadoga Stain - Mary Bergin

Bergin, Mary - Feadoga Stain: Traditional Irish Music
on the Tin Whistle CD
SHCD-79006

The tin whistle traditions of Ireland have been preservedthrough the playing and teaching of Dublin-born Mary Bergin. A former member of the Green Linnet Ceili Band, Ceoltoiri Laigheann, and DeDanaan, Bergin continuesto explore her musical roots with Dordan, a Baroque/traditional Celtic ensemble she founded in the early '90s. Bergin's love of traditional music was inherited from her parents. Her mother played classical and traditional fiddle while her father played melodeon. Although she initially studied violin and piano, she found her natural musical voice after switching to the tin whistle and, later, the flute. As a youngster, she was inspired by the music that she heard during vacations in County Clare and County Waterford. Accompanied by her sister, Antóinette McKenna, on harp, Bergin began playing at pub sessions. After touring England and the United States with Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, she joined with flautist Mick Hand, fiddlers Tommy Peoples and Liam Rowsome, and accordionist Johnny McMahon to form the Green Linnet Ceili Band, with whom she toured for five years. After continuing her musical education as a member of Ceoltoiri Laigheann, Bergin was invited to join internationally renowned Irish trad folk group DeDanaan. She performed with the group for a very short period. Bergin maintained a low profile until the early '90s when she helped form Dordan and began writing her own tunes. � Craig Harris, All Music Guide


1 Rileanna: A) Ril Gan Ainm, B) Cinnte Le Dia (Ah Surely), C) The Union Reel 2:51

2 Rileanna: A) Inion Mhic Sheain (Miss Johnson's), B) Mike Russell's 2:32

3 Portanna: A) Tom Billy's, B) The Langstern Pony 3:20

4 Rileanna: A) Sean Reid's, B) The Drunken Landlady 2:22

5 Fonn Mall: A) Liam O Raghallaigh 2:37

6 Rileanna: A) Bean Ui Chroidheain (Mrs. Crehan's), B) Gearoid O Comain (Gerry Commane's), C) An La Baisti (The Rainy Day) 3:04

7 Portanna: A) Port Sean Seosamh, B) Sean Tiobrad Arann, C) Rothai An Tsaoil (The Wheels Of The World) 2:54

8 Rileanna: A) Blath Na Smeire Duibhe (The Blackberry Blossom), B) Maud Miller, C) Mo Thrua Go Bfaca Me Ariamh Thu (I Wish I Never Saw You), D) Chuig Na Gluine I Ngaineamh Thu (Up To Your Knees In Sand) 2:31

9 Cornphiopai: A) Garrai Na Bhfeileoig, B) Miss Galvin 2:29

10 Rileanna: A) Aan Bhean Ar An Oilean (The Lady On The Island), B) Ril Na Ceolchoirme (The Concert Reel), C) An Bothan Sa Phortach (The Hut In The Bog) 2:48

11 Fonn Mall: A) Mo Mhuirnin Ban 3:08

12 Rileanna: A) Mick Hand's, B) The Reel Of Mullinavat 2:57

13 Portanna: A) Port Mhuineachain (The Monaghan Jig), B) Nora Crionna 3:00

14 Rileanna: A) Ta Citi Ar Shiuil Ag Cru Lei (Kitty Gone A Milking), B) Scleip Na Hoiche Areir (Last Night's Fun), C) An Ghaoth A Bhogann An Eorna (The Wind That Shakes The Barley) 2:33