Dooagh Day & Emer Mayock from Music of Mayo will launch a new collection of songs from the archive of John ‘Twin’ McNamara on Saturday 22nd of October at 7pm in Óstán Oileán Acla.

The recording, which is entitled ‘Oileán m’Aislingí’ or ‘Island of my Dreams’ is a compilation of 18 songs and includes a mix of old Achill songs, John’s own compositions, old Achill poems to which John has composed the music as well as some of John’s other favourites. A booklet containing two CDs will be available to purchase on the night. The recording will be available to download digitally on bandcamp.com from Sunday 23rd October.

Funding from Creative Ireland Mayo for this publication is gratefully acknowledged. The project is proudly supported by Dooagh Day, Scoil Acla, CFÁA, Coiste Gaeilg’ Acla & Achill International Harp Festival.

All proceeds from the sale of the publication will go towards Dooagh Day, Achill RNLI and the Dooagh Loop Walk.