It's a Fine Thing to Sing - Songs and Singers of the Inishowen Peninusla

About This Movie

It's a Fine Thing to Sing is a nuanced exploration of musical heritage in the Inishowen Peninsula. Clocking in at 60 minutes, the documentary features Ian Lynch of Lankum alongside Ye Vagabonds and The Henry Girls, as they breathe life into songs sourced from local singers. The film captures the essence of Clonmany and Buncrana through the voices of Roseanne McGonigle, Dan McGonigle, Mary Ann Canny, and Corney McDaid, alongside the visiting Packie Manus Byrne from Ardara. The pacing is contemplative, allowing the viewer to soak in both the performances and the storytelling that echoes the community’s spirit. It’s an intimate, atmospheric piece that feels both personal and deeply rooted in its cultural context.

Features performances by Ian Lynch and Ye VagabondsFocuses on local singers from Clonmany and BuncranaCaptures the cultural essence of Inishowen through music