# 224. Gerry Hanley: Trad Musician - Part 1

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Podcast: [The Ireland Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ireland-podcast-6592574)
Published: 2026-06-23T16:06:10+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-ireland-podcast/episodes/224-gerry-hanley-trad-musician-part-1
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## Resource

In Part 1 of a two-part conversation, Galway accordion player Gerry Hanley reflects on a lifetime immersed in traditional music. He discusses the musicians who influenced him, the stories behind the tunes on his recent CD, sessions in Galway and London, and the role music has played throughout his life. The episode also captures a special moment as Gerry opens and plays a new accordion for the very first time! The episode features tracks from Gerry's CD, including Reels : The Land of Sunshine / Mulhaire's No. 9 / Laura Mulhaire's Jigs : Tommy Mulhaire's / Paddy Fahey's / The Piper's Chair Slow Air : Ea nach Dhin Reels : Jackie Coleman's / The Bird in the Bush / Jenny's Wedding The CD features Gerry Hanley on accordion, with Carl Hession on piano and production, Máirín Fahey on fiddle, and Eimear Coughlan on harp. Recorded by Eugene Killeen and mastered by Jack Talty. Note: At approximately 25 minutes in, Gerry opens a newly arrived accordion and plays its first notes. This section lasts about five minutes and includes some packaging and handling noise. Listeners who prefer to skip ahead can jump forward to the next music track or discussion segment. Relevant links https://gerryhanleymusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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