" During the recording of this album, much of which was done in Stephen Coney's studio in Ventry, Co Kerry, I was honoured with a request by Ireland's President Mary McAleese to write and perform a piece of music for her inauguration. The music would be based on the theme of her Presidency, An Droichead or Bridges. I was fortunate to have the very generous assistance of Arty, Stephen and Rod in this task. Mark Knopfler had already very kindly agreed to guest on the album and this seemed the ideal piece on which he would play. The elegance and eloquence of his playing is unique."
Liam O'Flynn.