The Garden where the Praties grow song
Humours of Poitín Song
CD FOR SALE
The Soundtrack to the film The Garden Where the Praties Grow is now available on Bandcamp:
https://tommyhayes.bandcamp.com/album/the-garden-where-the-praties-grow
-Digital download or shipped CD. (Official release August 1st)
17 tracks tracing the poignant history of the potato in Ireland through music, song, and dance. Featuring Tommy Hayes, Karan Casey, Michelle Mulcahy, Carl Corcoran, Fergal Scahill, Mick O Brien, Colm O Donnell, Pat Quinn, Roisin Chambers, Siobhan Butler.
Includes unlimited streaming of The Garden where the Praties Grow via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC, and more.
Download available in 16-bit/44.1kHz.
​
'The Garden Where the Praties Grow' is a pure joy from the first moment to the last, a beautiful, passionate, moving and immensely entertaining celebration of the history, politics, music and song of our storied national crop. I feel privileged to have watched it in the presence of its makers.'
​
Donal Ryan, award-winning writer of 'The Spinning Heart' and 'Heart, Be At Peace', and more,
The story of the Potato,
as told through Traditional Irish Music.
Explore the poignant history of the Great Irish Famine in this compelling documentary that intertwines the cultural significance and history of potatoes or "praties" in Ireland. Through traditional Irish music, viewers will journey through the struggles and resilience of a nation profoundly shaped by this tragic event. Discover how the potato, once a staple of daily life, became a symbol of both hardship and hope, resonating deeply within the Irish identity. The Garden where the Praties Grow is a rich tapestry of history, culture, and emotion, celebrating the enduring spirit of the Irish people.
Premiere &
Upcoming Screenings
The Garden Where The Praties Grow is a cinematic story of the potato or "pratie" and its lasting impact on Irish culture, told through traditional Irish music, song and dance. Now coming to a screen near you, click to find out more on how you can watch this impactful documentary.
