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The programme showcases traditional music from Joe Watty, who lives on Inis Mór in County Galway. It features performances by David Munnelly, Julie Langan, Fergal Ó Murchú and Padraig Jack Ó Flatharta. Together they interpret Watty's repertoire, preserving the island’s musical heritage.

Joe Watty’s, Inis Mór is a programme presented as an episode‑length feature. It falls under the broader category of programme content and is primarily concerned with traditional music. The title points directly to the artist at its centre, Joe Watty, and to the island of Inis Mór in County Galway. The episode showcases a collection of traditional tunes associated with Joe Watty and his musical heritage. Throughout the broadcast, listeners are treated to performances that draw on the rich repertoire of Irish folk music, with each piece reflecting the distinctive style of the island’s musical tradition. The recordings were made on Inis Mór, one of the Aran Islands off the coast of County Galway, and the setting contributes to the authenticity of the sound. The programme highlights the local flavour of the music, grounding it firmly in its geographical and cultural roots. Among the contributors featured are David Munnelly, Julie Langan, Fergal Ó Murchú and Padraig Jack Ó Flatharta. These artists join Joe Watty in delivering the traditional pieces, each adding their own interpretation while staying true to the source material. Their involvement rounds out the episode, offering a varied yet cohesive listening experience centred on the island’s musical legacy.