''An Taobh Tuathail'' is an

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alternative music program broadcast on

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. It has been produced and presented by Cian Ó Cíobháin since its inception in 1999.

History

Ó Cíobháin, originally from Country Kerry, started broadcasting ''An Taobh Tuathail'' from ''

'' headquarters in

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in 1999. The name ''An Taobh Tuathail'' translates to English as 'The Other Side', and Ó Cíobháin, who had worked as a music journalist for the publication ''Fionse'', often used this term when describing B-sides. RTE Rnag previously only allowed Irish language and instrumental music on the station, but that rule was changed in 2005 thanks to the then Minister for the Arts Culture and The Gaeltacht Michael D Higgins, allowing ''An Taobh Tuathail'' to broadcast songs sung in other languages. Cian Ó Cíobháin has released several compilation albums of music featured on the show. It won a bronze accolade at the 2014

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Radio Awards, in the category of Specialist Music Programme. On 3 May 2019, ''An Taobh Tuathail'' celebrated its 20th anniversary with a live show from Galway's Roisin Dubh music venue.

Reception

In the book ''Made in Ireland: Studies in Popular Music'', An Taobh Tuahtail was described as having "achieved cult status among enthusiasts of underground music culture". Writing for the ''

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'', arts journalist Kernan Andrews stated: "Since it first began in 1999, the show has become essential listening for anyone who wants to keep abreast of underground and innovative trends in rock, dance, electronic, and world music." The show has been described as an "astoundingly cool late-night show" in the ''

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''.

References

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