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Martin Byrne is a singer songwriter from The Blackhills overlooking the scenic fishing town of Skerries, North County Dublin in Ireland.

As a boy fond memories of watching the fishing boats come and go from the harbour inspired him to write his very first song called ‘All The Little Boats’.

Martin and his music have come along way since and in 2010 he released his debut album titled ‘My Ireland’.

This beautifully crafted album is a collection of Eleven original tracks all written by Martin himself, covering a wide range of topics from the Famine — 61 Days, to the legendary Tommy Makem — The Bard Of Armagh — right up to the rivetting ballad — Haul Away. As the title suggests – they are all songs about the people the place and the history of our great land.

With Acoustic Guitar by Mike Hanrahan (of Stockton’s Wing ), music by David Yeats, Harry Long, Charlie Arkins, Christy Sheridan, Paul Martin, John Gilbride and music and direction from Gerry Simpson, the sound on this album is truly magic.

Within months of it’s release Martin was voted 2010 Best Singer Song Writer of The Year at West Limerick 102 fm Annual Awards. Previous award winners include June Rodgers, Foster and Allen, Caitlin Murtagh, Mike Condon, Eddie Lee, Catriona Michael Collins, The Dreamers and many more.

But songs are written to be sung and you don’t have to be a singer to be able to enjoy them. The music continues….

4 comments

  1. ray mcneice says:

    I listened to your tribute to Tommy Makem this weekend played on LMFM.
    The Bard of Armagh.
    Incredible!!!!!!!.
    Where can I buy it Martin.
    regards Ray the music man.

  2. Donie O Sullivan says:

    Martin you are brilliant. You have a lovely voice and it feels when u sing as if the song means so much to u. A fan always.
    Donie God bless u.

  3. martin byrne says:

    Ray,
    sorry – as the latest blog post says – had disappeared for a while – I’ll look into that for you. ;)

    Donie
    smiling now. thank you for your kind words

    best for now
    Martin

  4. Josephine Healyoriordan says:

    Best wishes for 2012, I enjoy all your songs Martin,
    You have a beautiful voice, God Bless you and your Family
    From josephine

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