Brian O'Rourke

Brían O'Rourke (1949-2022) was a composer and singer of Irish folk songs. He lectured in Irish Studies at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology and authored several books on Irish folk songs. Life O'Rourke was born in Ratheniska, County Laois. He was married and had three children, with whom he lived in Magherabaun, Feakle. O'Rourke taught Irish Studies or Irish Heritage at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology. Works O'Rourke published two volumes with collections of Irish songs. These songs were frequently performed by Sean nós singers. Blas Meala (english: A sip from the honeypot) An Dhub ina Bhan (english: Pale rainbow)