What readers may not be familiar with is that one of the ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Only Murders in the Building’ actor’s favourite songs is the traditional Derry ballad ‘The Maid of Coolmore’ or ‘The Maid of Culmore’ as it is also known. Martin, a maestro banjo player, has spoken and written of being inspired by the poignant love song on several occasions, including in his 2008 memoir ‘Born Standing Up’. The ballad is believed to have originated in the late... Read this story
