A new book inspired by a legendary Tipperary musical figure set to be launched

A book inspired by the musical life of Clonmel man Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin will be launched in Limerick on October 22nd at the Irish World Academy at 4pm.

Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin: A Life in Music, is a collection of essays, reflections and poems inspired by the musical life of Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin. With contributions from musicians, dancers, artists, academics, students, poets, and media personalities, the book explores the multifaceted life of one of Ireland’s best-known musicians.

Ranging in style from the scholarly to the personal, the anecdotal and the poetic, each piece offers a unique perspective on his life and work.

Ó Súilleabháin has been in the public eye since his first media appearances in the 1970’s. Thousands of students in Irish universities were influenced by him over four decades, especially through his pioneering work in Irish traditional music.

His multi-album recording career made compositions such as ‘Woodbrook’ and ‘Oíche Nollag / Christmas Eve’ household favourites.

Editors: Professor Helen Phelan, Maire McCarthy and Nicholas Carolan.