Tír na nÓg: Ireland’s Dreamfolk Begins | Vinyl Relics

EPYSODE 65: "Tír na nÓg" by Tír na nÓg. Guest: Tír na nÓg's Leo O'Kelly. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week, we journey back to 1971 to explore the mesmerizing self-titled debut by Irish folk-prog duo Tír na nÓg. Known for their intricate acoustic arrangements, poetic songwriting, and genre-blurring harmonies, Tír na nÓg carved out a sound unlike anything else on the early ’70s folk scene. This week, we’re honoured to feature exclusive commentary from band member Leo O’Kelly, who shares personal stories from the group’s earliest days, the creative energy behind the album, and what it was like crafting these now-beloved songs. His insights bring a rare, intimate perspective to a record long cherished by collectors and fans of progressive folk. Join us as we dive into the tracks, production choices, musical influences, and the lasting legacy of an album that continues to inspire more than five decades later. Whether you’re a longtime devotee or discovering Tír na nÓg for the first time, this epysode offers a rich and immersive listen. I hope you dig Tír na nÓg as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zM5HEbJCVWYXGZ6kYflLN?si=2bfa118b1bc740df *MAY BLITZ "Smoking The Day Away" ELVIS PRESLEY “Guitar Man” EMMET SPICELAND “Bunclody” EMMET SPICELAND “Mary From Dungloe” JONI MITCHELL “Night In The City” TÍR NA NÓG: "Time Is Like A Promise" TÍR NA NÓG: "Mariner Blues" TÍR NA NÓG: "Daisy Lady" TÍR NA NÓG: "Tír na nÓg" TÍR NA NÓG: "Aberdeen Angus" TÍR NA NÓG: "Looking Up" TÍR NA NÓG: "Boat Song" TÍR NA NÓG: "Our Love Will Not Decay" TÍR NA NÓG: "Hey Friend" TÍR NA NÓG: "Dance Of Years" TÍR NA NÓG: "Live A Day" TÍR NA NÓG: "Picadilly" TÍR NA NÓG: "Dante" TÍR NA NÓG “The Lady I Love” TÍR NA NÓG “So Freely” TÍR NA NÓG “Two White Horses” TÍR NA NÓG “Most Magical” TÍR NA NÓG “Strong In The Sun” NICK DRAKE “Place To Be” TÍR NA NÓG “Free Ride” SONNY CONDELL “Down In The City” *SCULLION “Carol” *LEO O’KELLY “Will" *LEO O’KELLY “I Prayed To The Devil Last Night” TÍR NA NÓG “I Have Known Love” TÍR NA NÓG “You In Yellow” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "I Will Wait" ^^That's my band. Shameless self-promotion!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices