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relatively simple idea was repeated in ten more schools over
the following three years. The schools were paired on a cross-community
basis, therefore widening the range of memories and personal
history utilised in the compilation of the songs.
Five more original songs were created:
“Trew and Moy” by Killyman & Laghey PS
“Welcome to Newry” by Newry High School and St Paul’s
High School, Bessbrook
“From Sweet Ballygawley to Aughnacloy” by St Ciaran’s
HS Ballygawley and Aughnacloy High School
“Castlecaulfied” by Walker Memorial PS and Castlecaulfield
PS
“The Silent Valley Dam” by Annalong PS and Moneydarragh
PS
Kenneth Tyndall, co-ordinator for the Pathways project, said,
“All the pupils involved have shown great enthusiasm for the
project and the launch of the CD is a wonderful example of
the immense time and effort spent on this project.
I pass on my appreciation to the children, their families,
teachers and Tommy Sands for being involved in such a wonderful
project and will be delighted to see this CD on the stands
for sale”.
The CD “New Songs of Ulster” was produced by Tom Newman
(Co-founder of Virgin Records) and Mike Oldfield (Producer
of Tubular Bells).
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