Ceol 'O8 is a 17-track double album

Double album

A double album is an audio album which spans two units of the primary medium in which it is sold, typically records and compact discs....

 of songs in Irish

Irish language

Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...

, to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge

Seachtain na Gaeilge

Seachtain na Gaeilge is a non-profit organisation which aims to promote the Irish language during a two week festival held at the beginning of March every year...

. It sees the combination of established acts such as the Delorentos

Delorentos

Delorentos are a Dublin-based Irish alternative rock band, formed in 2005. They consist of Rónan Yourell , Kieran McGuinness , Níal Conlan and Ross McCormick...

, Mundy

Mundy

Mundy is an Irish singer-songwriter. 'Mundy' is a nickname given to Enright, as it not only refers to his name Edmund, but it is how he pronounces the word "Monday".-Biography:...

 and the Coronas

The Coronas

The Coronas are an Irish rock and indie band. They have released three studio albums, Heroes or Ghosts , Tony Was An Ex-Con and "Closer to You"...

, alongside newer talents such as Luan Parle and Gemma Hayes.

Many of the songs are written in Irish; others are translated from English

English language

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All acts gave their time free of charge and profits go to Concern

Concern Worldwide

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 http://www.concerngifts.org to assist in their invaluable work in Mozambique

Mozambique

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Track listing

CD 1

Artist	Amhrán
Declan O'Rourke Declan O'Rourke Declan O'Rourke is a 33 year old platinum record singer/songwriter from Dublin, Ireland.-Career:At the age of 13, when living in Australia with his family, O'Rourke was given his first guitar by a priest in Kyabram who recognised his potential and love for music, hence the title of his debut album...	Drochdomhan Mór Álainn
Wallis Bird Wallis Bird Wallis Bird is an Irish musician. She lives and works in London.-Biography:The first time Bird came into touch with music, she was six months old and received her first guitar from her father...	Comhaireamh chun Codladh
Mundy Mundy Mundy is an Irish singer-songwriter. 'Mundy' is a nickname given to Enright, as it not only refers to his name Edmund, but it is how he pronounces the word "Monday".-Biography:...	Cailín na Gaillimhe
Fiach	Sea Táim
Delorentos Delorentos Delorentos are a Dublin-based Irish alternative rock band, formed in 2005. They consist of Rónan Yourell , Kieran McGuinness , Níal Conlan and Ross McCormick...	Bunús ar Gach Uile Ní
The Walls The Walls The Walls are an Irish rock band. They were formed in 1998 by two ex-members of The Stunning.-Members:* Steve Wall* Joe Wall* Carl Harms * Rory Doyle...	Grian Gheal Lonrach
The Coronas The Coronas The Coronas are an Irish rock and indie band. They have released three studio albums, Heroes or Ghosts , Tony Was An Ex-Con and "Closer to You"...	Taibhsí nó Laochra
Dave Geraghty	Cailéideascóp
Tadhg Cooke Tadhg Cooke Tadhg Cooke is an Irish musician, also known by his stage name "Tiger Cooke".Born in Dublin, Ireland and raised in Dunboyne, Co Meath, he showed musical promise from an early age and began writing his own music in school....  (22)	Cruthaítear Éad
Lir Lir Ler or Lir is a sea god in Irish mythology. His name suggests that he is a personification of the sea, rather than a distinct deity. He is named Allód in early genealogies, and corresponds to the Llŷr of Welsh mythology...	“Wickerman”
Jack L	Oscail do Theorainn
Luan Parle Luan Parle Luán Maureen Parle is an Irish Singer/Songwriter / Producer.-Early life:First Impressions was Luán Parle’s début album release after signing to Recording Studios atthe age of 12 following an appearance on The Late Late Toy Show....	Taibhse
The Guggenheim Grotto The Guggenheim Grotto The Guggenheim Grotto is a folk-pop band from Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland.-Line-up:* Kevin May - vocals, guitar, keyboards* Mick Lynch - vocals, guitar, bass-History:...	An Dragún
Gavin Glass	Mo Ghrá Geal
Dingle White Females	Fíll Fíll a Rún Ó
Slide Slide -Fiction:*Slide, a fictional creature in the Sword of Truth book series-Music:*Slides , an album by Richard Harris *Slide , an album by Lisa Germano*Slide , a single by the Goo Goo Dolls...	Ar Shiúl go Rinn Spáinneach
Des Bishop Des Bishop Des Bishop is an Irish comedian and was brought up in New York. He is now primarily based in Ireland, after moving to County Wexford in 1990 at the age of 14.-Approach to Comedy:...	Léimigí Thart

External links

• Concern
• Seachtain na Gaeilge