In this first chapter, "In The Beginning", we talk about the whys and hows of how each songwriter got started at the craft of songwriting. Through their different experiences, the story starts to form and we get an idea of the foundation of their passion. What drew them to songs? What made them want to write a song, then another and then to performing their work?

Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, always eloquent and insightful, the Irish Songwriters Podcast invites the writers to share their story so that the listener can better understand the spark of inspiration that started the fire of passion and dedication to the art of storytelling through music.

The songs on today's podcast are:

"In You Come" - Roesy & Declan O'Rourke

"Better" - Sinead White

"Runaway Train" - Colm Lynch

"The Lucky Ones" - Jezzebelle

"Letting Go" - Fiach

"Little Bird, Sing" - Grainne Hunt