Track Listings

1. Until Ireland is United – Ballad – James Cody – Composer / Music & Lyrics Raymond J Smyth, Arrangement: Raymond J

Smyth & Andy O’Callaghan (5:25)

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Britannia no longer rules the waves but despite her demise, the English Crown still occupy six counties of our land. From Derry down to Kerry our father’s blood was shed to unite all our people under an Irish flag. Irish 

men will never rest until Ireland is united. Performed by James Cody.

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2. Goodbye My Son – Ballad – Niamh Parsons - Composer / Music & Lyrics Raymond J Smyth, Arrangement: Raymond J Smyth & 

Andy O’Callaghan (5:02)

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A broken hearted mother grieves over the grave of her only child. Her son fought and died for Ireland in 1916. Her heart is heavy with pain at the loss of her only child but very proud of her sons sacrifice for Ireland. Passionately performed by Niamh Parsons

3. Selection of Hornpipes – The Centenary Hornpipe, The Irish Rebellion - Hornpipe - Raymond J Smyth 

Accordion, Gerry O’Connor Fiddle, accompaniment Andy O’Callaghan – Arrangement : Raymond J Smyth (2:51)

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Jigs Reels and Hornpipes

For this album Raymond composed many jigs, reels and hornpipes to add to his extensive repertoire of traditional Irish music. They are performed by outstanding Irish musicians: Gerry O’Connor, Fiddle, Tommy Keane, Pipes, 

Flute and whistle, Raymond Smyth on the accordion and with Andy O’Callaghan, accompaniment.

4. The West’s Awake – Ballad – Des Willoughby - Arrangement Raymond J Smyth, Andy O’Callaghan (4:03)

A Nation Once Again, The West Awake & Ámhrán na fhFiann

The golden tenor voice of Des Willoughby renders a vibrant and emotional interpretation of some of the most loved Irish Ballads and a powerful performance of Ámhrán na fhFiann.

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5. Traditional Air : Lament for 1916 – Tommy Keane : Uileann Pipes. Composer : Raymond J Smyth, Arrangement: Raymond 

J Smyth & Andy O’Callaghan (4:06)

This haunting air evokes the pain and passion of the 1916 rising. Composed by Raymond it is brilliantly performed by renowned Uilleann Piper, Tommy Keane together with an orchestral arrangement by Raymond Smyth and Andy O’Callaghan.

6. Kevin Barry – Ballad – Niamh Parsons – Traditional Arrangement: Raymond J Smyth, Andy O’Callaghan (5:47)

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7. Selection of Jigs: The Centenary Jig, The Irish Rebellion Jig – Gerry O’Connor, Fiddle. Accompaniment Andy 

O’Callaghan. Composed and Arrangement : Raymond J Smyth (2:51)

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8. Remember our Heroes - Ballad - James Cody- Composer Music & Lyrics Raymond J Smyth, Arrangement: Raymond J 

Smyth & Andy O’Callaghan (5:35)

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An old man explains to his child as to why men are sad and emotional on Easter Morning. He tells him a story of our proud history and our relentless fight for freedom against English rule. Performed by James Cody.

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9. The 1916 Centenary Suite – Composed Raymond J Smyth, Arrangement: Raymond J Smyth & Andy O’Callaghan (7:50)

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10. James Connolly – Ballad - Niamh Parsons - Traditional Arrangement: Raymond J Smyth & Andy O’Callaghan (4:33)

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11. Selection of Reels: The Centenary Reel, Naggin’ Biddy: Gerry O’Connor, Fiddle, Accompaniment Andy 

O’Callaghan - Composed and arrangement: Raymond J Smyth (3:46)

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12. The Dying Rebel - Ballad - Niamh Parsons: Traditional Arrangement: Raymond J Smyth & Andy O’Callaghan (5:11)

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13. The Mother – Narration – Niamh Parsons - Composer: Patrick H Pearse, Music: Andy O’Callaghan Traditonal Arrangement 

Raymond J Smyth & Andy O’Callaghan (2:17)

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14. The Party - Ballad - James Cody – Composer / Music & Lyrics Raymond J Smyth, Arrangement: Raymond J Smyth & Andy 

O’Callaghan (5:39)

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In his sleep a man dreams he was at a party where all Irish patriots and martyrs came to celebrate once more. They talked about the reason they fought and died for Ireland. Performed by James Cody.

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15. A Nation Once Again – Ballad – Des Willoughby – Traditional Arrangement Raymond J Smyth & Andy O’Callaghan (3:39)

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16. Ámhrán na bhFiann – The National Anthem – Des Willoughby, Arrangement : Andy O’Callaghan (2:01)