Valley voices shine at musician Martina Rynn’s album launch in Arigna

Roscommon-based musician Martina Rynn recently celebrated the successful launch of her new album Songs from the Valley on July 19 at the Arigna Mining Experience.

A highly trained and accomplished vocalist, Martina studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and now runs her own music school in Roscommon, offering professional tuition in piano, voice, and theory.

The launch night in Arigna was a vibrant celebration of local talent and community spirit. Martina expressed her heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended, as well as to the performers who took to the stage.

“It was such a special night,” said Martina. “To celebrate this album in the heart of the valley, surrounded by friends, family, and fellow musicians, meant the world to me.”

Artists who performed on the night included Charlie McGettigan, Katie and Emily McNamara, Billy Faughnan, Pat Sweeney, Aoife Duignan, and Brendan Kelly.

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Martina also extended special thanks to Leitrim musician Charlie McGettigan for “his inspiration, encouragement, and guidance throughout the album’s creation, including radio interviews and invaluable advice.”

Charlie McGettigan and Martina Rynn.

She acknowledged all those involved in the album's production, including Leo Logan and his parents Rosalie and Martin at Vibe Studio in Drumshanbo, Debra Dowler for CD production and outreach, and the “outstanding musicians” Udo, Mark, and Andrei who contributed to several tracks.

Martina’s own son Brendan features on two songs on the album, with his backing vocals heard throughout.

She also thanked Valerie and the team at Arigna Mining Experience for their warm hospitality and for providing the venue, as well as Phillipa Duignan and John Lynch for their support.

Martina expressed her joy at the positive response to the CD. “Thank you all who came along and bought my CD, your presence contributed immensely to the event’s success, and I truly appreciate your support.”

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Songs from the Valley is available to purchase at several local shops, including Scollan’s in Drumshanbo, Gala in Drumshanbo, Drumshanbo Post Office, and the Shed Distillery; Arigna Post Office and Arigna Mining Experience; Mulvey’s in Carrick-on-Shannon; Healy’s in Ballyfarnon and Killoran’s in Ballyfarnon; Roddy’s in Keadue and McCormack’s in Leitrim Village.