Ahead of its nationwide tour, we are thrilled to share “Recovery” from my Droichead Arts Centre-produced song cycle show PORT. We also have a brand new studio recording out as a single here: https://sjmcardle.bandcamp.com/track/recovery

“Recovery” was written in tribute to Drogheda’s extraordinary volunteer rescue and recovery services, a tireless, selfless service, never willing to give up on a family’s lost loved one. The Boyne, especially at the Port area, has been a menacing presence over the years, regularly taking souls. The work of the volunteer rescue and recovery organisations has changed the statistics dramatically and shone a light into the darkness.

PORT was born of a year-long research and writing project around the history and stories of Drogheda’s ancient Port, conducted during my tenure as Artist in Association at Droichead Arts Centre in 2019. PORT is produced by Droichead Arts Centre and funded by the Arts Council Touring Scheme. Three shows are now on sale – Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda (Nov 10th), Lyric Theatre, Belfast(Nov 11th) and Wexford Arts Centre (Nov 18th). Four more shows are scheduled for March/April 2024. Details on the live page.