Song of Granite

Song of Granite (2017) is a drama film directed by Pat Collins rated 5.9/10.

The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style') songs. Heaney moved from Ireland to the UK, and then on to New York City, where he settled shortly after performing at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.

Cast

Macdara Ó Fátharta

Joe (60s)

Mícheál Ó Confhaola

Joe (40s)

Jaren Cerf

Rosie

Pól Ó Ceannabháín

Pádraig Ó hÉanaí

Colm Seoighe

Young Joe

Kate Nic Chonaonaigh

Maire

Mairéad Conneely

Béib Ní hÉanaí

Jack Ó'Domhnaill

Young Darach

Peadar Cox

Darach

Marcelo Arroyo

Mario

Peadar O'Treasaigh

Storyteller

David Ryan

English Music Journalist