Voices Of The Rising

In this episode Zoë Comyns and Niamh O’Brien discuss an article by EM Lindsay in a 1968 edition of the Irish Astronomical Journal which describes The Limerick Meteorites that fell in 1813 in the county. Niamh uses her experience in deep mapping, harp playing and audio making to write and compose a new story set to harp inspired by this collection item. (call no: Ir 5204 i 4) Niamh O’Brien is a harp player, singer, composer and sound artist. She has performed solo in Ireland and abroad, and with traditional groups such as The Chieftains, AnTara and Hoodman Blind. Since 2017 she has been active in audio and radio, working as a recordist, editor and producer on podcast and documentary projects. She was awarded a PhD by University of Limerick in 2024 for her research in the field of sonic arts and deep mapping. Her current compositional practice combines traditional, folk and electronic music, with voices, interview materials and field recordings. This year she is a Fulbright-Creative Ireland Professiona