The Fields of Athenry

Originally penned in 1979 by Irish songwriter Pete St. John, “The Fields of Athenry” tells a much older story — that of love, injustice, and exile during Ireland’s Great Famine.

Nigel Ball’s solo performance brings quiet reverence to this modern folk classic, stripping it back to just voice and his 1972 Telecaster, Aunt Bessie. The result is intimate and unvarnished — a personal take on a song that has echoed across terraces, protests, and generations.

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