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….
- Buy My Ireland CD signed by Martin Byrne – click here
- also My Ireland by Martin Byrne in iTunes – click here
- read more about My Ireland – The Album
