From The Vikings to The Normans (#737)
In this episode we look at the journey taken by a branch of Vikings and their establishment of a Dukedom in what became known as "Normandy" in northern France. We look at their culture and traditions - traditions that they brought with them to England in 1066 and then onto Ireland in the late part of the 1100s. This group gave us many of the Norman-Irish surnames that we know today.
In this episode we look at the journey taken by a branch of Vikings and their establishment of a Dukedom in what became known as “Normandy” in northern France. We look at their culture and traditions – traditions that they brought with them to England in 1066 and then onto Ireland in the late part of the 1100s.
This group gave us many of the Norman-Irish surnames that we know today – Fitzgerald, Barry, Roche etc. We also feature the music of a singer from Gweedore in County Donegal who became known by the shortened version of her original Irish name – “Enya”. We do hope you enjoy!
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- “An t-รll”” performed by Clannad – lead vocals by Enya.
- “Marble Halls” performed by Enya.
- “How Can I Keep From Singing?” performed by Enya.
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