The Long Trip Home (Jig)
Oisín Morrison playing “The Long Trip Home” by Sandie Purcell on the harp, March 2024.
Oisín Morrison, from Dublin and now living in Cork, is a harper, a flute player and a composer. He has an extensive background in teaching and performing at festivals both in Ireland and abroad, with numerous appearances on television and radio. Oisín has been recognised with various awards, including the prestigious Bonn Óir Sheáin Uí Riada, the Oireachtas, and Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
Recently he was honoured with the 2020 Visionary scheme by Trad Ireland. During his time as an Ad Astra performing Arts Scholar, he completed his Masters degree in Irish Literature, specializing in the music and song of Turlough O’Carolan. Notable composition works include the 2016 suite ‘Clann Lir’ and his appointment as composer in residence with Cork youth group, Ensemble Mhúscraí, where he crafted a suite of music inspired by the poetry of Seán Ó Ríordáin in 2020.
