Song of Granite_
The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style') songs. Heaney moved from Ireland to the UK, and then on to New York City, where he settled shortly after performing at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
Starring
Macdara Ó Fátharta, Mícheál Ó Confhaola, Jaren Cerf
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Song of Granite was released 9 years ago in 2017.
Overview
The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style') songs...
Song of Granite is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (19)
Macdara Ó Fátharta
Joe (60s)
Mícheál Ó Confhaola
Joe (40s)
JC
Jaren Cerf
Rosie
Pól Ó Ceannabháín
Pádraig Ó hÉanaí
Colm Seoighe
Young Joe
Kate Nic Chonaonaigh
Maire
MC
Mairéad Conneely
Béib Ní hÉanaí
Jack Ó'Domhnaill
Young Darach
Peadar Cox
Darach
Marcelo Arroyo
Mario
PO
Peadar O'Treasaigh
Storyteller
David Ryan
English Music Journalist
Seán Ó Tarpaigh
Folklore Collector
GL
Griogair Labhruidh
Griogair
Olga Wehrly
Mary Heaney
Bríd Ní Neachtain
Teacher
Sonny Ó'Conghaile
Accordian Player (Connemara)
JC
Joe Collins
School Child
Derek Carroll
Bar Crowd (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Song of Granite about?
The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style') songs. Heaney moved from Ireland to the UK, and then on to New York City, where he settled shortly after performing at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
How long is Song of Granite?
Song of Granite has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in Song of Granite?
The cast of Song of Granite includes Macdara Ó Fátharta, Mícheál Ó Confhaola, Jaren Cerf, Pól Ó Ceannabháín, Colm Seoighe.
What is the rating of Song of Granite?
Song of Granite has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
