Sunday, December 29, 2013

Playlist For 29 December 2013

1. The Salt Lick by Gaelic Storm - Bring Yer Wellies (2006)
2. Galway Races by Various Artists - Celtic Favourites: The Solid Gold Collection (2008)
3. Star of Donegal by Various Artists - Celtic Favourites: The Solid Gold Collection (2008)
4. Scottish Soldier by Cahal Dunne - Shamrocks and Heather (1997)
5. Medley: The Nightingale/Moonshine/My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean/Sing, Irishmen Sing by The Sean O'Neill Band - 50 Irish Party Songs (1995)
6. Paddy Kelly's Brew by Cahir O'Doherty - 19 Great Irish Songs (1994)
7. Men of Erin by The Elders - Alive and Live in Ireland (2007)
8. Mairi's Wedding/Michael Rankin's Reel by The Rankin Family - The Rankin Family (1989)
9. The West's Awake by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
10. Las Vegas/In the Hills of Donegal by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
11. Rolling Hills of the Border by Girsa - A Sweeter Place (2011)
12. Celtic Symphony by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
13. Sweet Rose by Shirae - Tiger's Island (2004)
14. Hearts on Fire by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
15. The Ghosts of Culloden by Isla Grant - Mother (2001)
16. Who's Going to Keep the Home Fires Burning by Various Artists - The Shamrock Connection Volume 1 (1995)
17. Red is the Rose by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
18. Clare's Dragoons by The Go-Lucky Four - Irish Capers (1967)
19. Whistling Gypsy by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Playlist For 22 December 2013

1. Jingle Bells Ceili by Tom Comerford - Celtic Christmas (2001)
2. Deck the Halls by The Five Fifths - Irish Christmas (2005)
3. Shoals of Herring by Schooner Fare - Day of the Clipper (1978)
4. The Greatest Gift of All by Eamonn McGirr and Friends - The Way Back (2002)
5. Pub Song Medley by Patsy Watchorn - The Pub With no Beer (1995)
6. In Yonder Manger/Amid the Winter Snow by The McCallans - Highland Christmas (2004)
7. New York Girls by Gaelic Storm - Tree (2001)
8. Fairytale of New York by The Irish Tenors - Christmas (2009)
9. The Band Played Red River Valley by Johnny McEvoy - Ireland's Original (1993)
10. O Holy Night by Celtic Woman - A Christmas Celebration (2006)
11. Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland (1977)
12. Farewell to Nova Scotia by The Foothills Trio - In Good Company (1994)
13. Christmas Time in Ireland by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland (1977)
14. Driving Home For Christmas by Various Artists - Together For Christmas: A Contemporary Celtic Christmas Collection (2012)
15. Celtic Girl by Barleyjuice - The Morning After (2008)
16. Oiche Chuin/Silent Night by Enya - Oiche Chuin (1995)
17. Gorgeous and Bright by Harry O'Donoghue - It'll be Alright on the Night (1998)
18. Caledonia by Celtic Thunder - Act Two (2008)
19. Red is the Rose by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
20. Cragataska by The Mahones - Draggin' the Days (1994)
21. Christmas Pipes by Maire McVicker - Winter, Fire and Snow: A Celtic Christmas (1999)
22. Marvelous Toy by Val Doonican - The Very Best of Val Doonican (1998)
23. The Holly and the Ivy by The Five Fifths - Irish Chistmas (2005)
24. Christmas Eve in Ireland by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland (1977)
25. Welcome the Piper by The McCallans - Highland Christmas (2004)
26. Isle of Inisfree by Celtic Woman - Celtic Woman (2005)
27. Song For a Winter's Night by The Foothills Trio - Songs For a Winter Night (1995)
28. Happy Christmas/War is Over by The Go-Lucky Four - Irish Capers (1967)
29. Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
30. Christmas in Killarney by Tony Kenny - Come Home to Ireland For Christmas (1996)
31. Mick McGuire by The Irish Rovers - 36 All-Time Greatest Hits (1997)
32. Sound the Pibroch by Joe Giltrap - The Mountains of Mourne (2000)
33. Dancer in the Dance by Shirae - Tiger's Island (2004)
34. Christmas Countdown by Frank Kelly - Comedy Countdown (2001)
35. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Andy Cooney - The Magic of Christmas (2010)

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Playlist For 15 December 2013

1. Thirsty Work by Gaelic Storm - Tree (2001)
2. Hills of Connemara by Gaelic Storm - Gaelic Storm (1998)
3. Dunluce Castle by The Irish Rovers - 40 Years A-Rovin' (2005)
4. Oro, Oro by The Fureys - Winds of Change (1993)
5. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day by The Irish Tenors - Christmas (2009)
6. Listen to the Children by Isla Grant - Mother (2001)
7. Down by the Glen/The Bold Fenian Men by The Clancy Brothers - The Best of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem (2001)
8. Medley: The Galway Shawl/Spancil Hill/Claddagh Ring by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
9. Star of the County Down by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
10. Fagfaidh Mise an Baile Seo by Liam Clancy - We've Come a Long Way (1989)
11. Lord of the Dance by Ronan Hardiman - Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance (1996)
12. These Are my Mountains by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
13. Black Velvet Band by Hair of the Dog - Release the Hounds (1997)
14. O Holy Night by Celtic Woman - A Christmas Celebration (2006)
15. Will ye no Come Back Again? by Schooner Fare - Day of the Clipper (1978)
16. Celtic Symphony by Best Foot Forward - Footnotes (1993)
17. The Town I Loved so Well by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
18. Cry of the Celts by Ronan Hardiman - Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance (1996)
19. Scottish Medley: I Love a Lassie/Roamin' in the Gloamin/A Wee Deoch and Douris/Scotland the Brave by Cahal Dunne - Shamrocks and Heather (1997)
20. Christmas in the Trenches/Silent Night by Coyote Run - Tend the Fire: Christmas With the Coyotes (2006)
21. Medley by Eamonn McGirr and Friends - The Way Back (2002)
22. I'll Tell me Ma by Anne Barrett - Shamrock the Album (2003)
23. The Bright Side of the Road by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
24. I.R.E.L.A.N.D. by Tommy Comerford - Tommy Comerford Presents...Organised Rhyme (1999)
25. Fairytale of New York by The Irish Tenors - Christmas (2009)
26. Red is the Rose by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
27. Fields of Athenry by Paddy Reilly - The Gold and Silver Days (2001)
28. Catch me if You Can by Various Artists - Celtic Heritage (2006)
29. Hard Times by Heidi Talbot - Heidi Talbot (2002)
30. Scarlet Ribbons by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
31. On the One Road by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
32. A Bird Without Wings by Celtic Thunder - Act Two (2008)
33. Macnas Parade by The Saw Doctors - Same Oul' Town (1996)
34. The Old Man by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
35. Lady of Knock by Deirdre Reilly - A Toast to the Irish Colleens (1999)
36. Irish Eyes by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan Presents Irish Eyes (1986)

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Playlist For 8 December 2013

1. Apples in Winter/Frost is All Over/A Merry Christmas by Eileen Ivers - An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas (2007)
2. Home From the Sea by The Irish Rovers - Still Rovin' After All These Years (2010)
3. Mary Mac by Hair of the Dog - At the Parting Glass (2001)
4. Cotton Eyed Joe by The Chieftains - Another Country (1992)
5. The Whistling Gypsy by Andy Cooney - One For the Ages (2004)
6. Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake by The Irish Rovers - Songs of Christmas (2000)
7. The Old Man by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
8. When New York Was Irish by Triskele - Look Back...Don't Stare (2010)
9. Theme For the Golden Girls: Thank You For Being a Friend by Various Artists - TV Land Presents Favorite TV Theme Songs (2002)
10. Take Care of Those Wings my Friend by The McKrells - Hit the Ground Running (2000)
11. Jingle Bells Ceili by Tom Comerford - Celtic Christmas (2001)
12. Joyce Country Ceili Band by The Saw Doctors - Songs From Sun Street (1998)
13. Ireland by Garth Brooks - Fresh Horses (1995)
14. The Parting Glass by Hair of the Dog - At the Parting Glass (2001)
15. The Jug of Punch by The Clancy Brothers - The Very Best of the Clancy Brothers (2008)
16. The Christmas Shoes by Tony Kenny - The Collection: 20 Classic Songs (2009)
17. Christmas Countdown by Frank Kelly - Comedy Countdown (2001)
18. Danny Boy by Celtic Woman - Celtic Woman (2005)
19. The Teddy Bear's Head by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
20. All of the Hard Days Are Gone by The McKrells - Somethin' Fierce (2000)
21. You Raise me Up by Celtic Woman - Celtic Woman (2005)
22. Christmas in Killarney by The Irish Rovers - Songs of Christmas (2000)
23. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Tony Kenny - Tony Kenny Sings a Little Bit of Heaven (1993)
24. On the One Road by The Wolfe Tones - Live Alive-oh! (1986)
25. The Dutchman by Tommy Makem - Makem and Clancy Collection (1986)
26. Streets of New York by The Wolfe Tones - Spirit of the Nation (1964)
27. Fields of Athenry by Paddy Reilly - The Gold and Silver Days (2001)
28. Going Home For Christmas by Phil Coulter - Phil Coulter's Christmas (1985)
29. When You Were Sweet Sixteen by The Fureys - The Fureys' Finest (1994)
30. Crooked Jack by Seven Nations - Big Dog (1996)
31. The Unicorn by The Irish Rovers - Still Rovin' After All These Years (2010)
32. March up Fifth by Eileen Ivers - Crossing the Bridge (1999)

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Playlist For 1 December 2013

1. Christy Cambell Medley: Christy Campbell Strathspey/Lord Murray Strathspey/Lord Murray Reel/Thunderbolt Reel/The Weasel by The Rankin Family - North Country (1994)
2. Spanish Lady by Gaelic Storm - Herding Cats (1999)
3. The Blarney Roses by Barleycorn - Green and Gold (2002)
4. Soldiers of Destiny by Frances Black - Talk to Me (1995)
5. Hills of Connemara/The Boys of Limerick/Rare Oul' Mountain Dew/Golden Jubilee by Noel Healy - 50 Irish Pub Songs (1995)
6. Once and For All by Boru - Business as Usual (1991)
7. Men of Erin by The Elders - Alive and Live in Ireland (2007)
8. Joe Neil by Brakin' Tradition - Presence in the Past (1995)
9. The Minstrel Boy by Geraldine Doyle - Emigrant Eyes (1995)
10. Roseville Fair by Liam Clancy - We've Come a Long Way (1989)
11. These Are my Mountains by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
12. Roving Gypsy Boy by The Rankin Family - Collection (1996)
13. Boolavogue by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
14. The Foggy Dew by Runa - Somewhere Along the Road (2012)
15. Christmas Countdown by Frank Kelly - Comedy Countdown (2001)
16. The Ghosts of Culloden by Isla Grant - Mother (2001)
17. The Lark in the Morning by The Screaming Orphans - The Jacket's Green (2011)
18. Bonny Kate and Jenny's Chickens by The Screaming Orphans - The Jacket's Green (2011)
19. Red Rose Cafe by The Fureys - The Fureys' Finest (1988)
20. Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake by Tony Kenny - Come Home to Ireland For Christmas (1996)
21. The Holy Ground by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
22. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists - When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (1994)
23. Grant us Peace by Schenectady Pipe Band - Live in Concert (2009)
24. The Dublin Reel by Carl Corcoran - Dancing the Dublin Reel (1995)
25. Lady of Knock by Andy Cooney - It'll be Me (2010)
26. March up Fifth by Eileen Ivers - Crossing the Bridge (1999)
27. Kiss me I'm Irish by Gaelic Storm - Bring Yer Wellies (2006)
28. The Second Week of Deer Camp by Kevin Evans - Galway to Graceland (1996)
29. Rare Ould Times by Various Artists - Dublin Songs (1988)
30. What's so Funny 'Bout/Peace, Love and Understanding by The Jimmy Kelly Band - Kelly Green (2000)
31. Come by the Hills by Kitty Kelly - Catskill Fever (2008)
32. May the Light of Love by The Intermountain Trio - Live at Sky Heart (2010)
33. Whistling Gypsy by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
34. The Dawning of the Day/Scottish Destiny by North Sea Gas - Scottish Destiny (1995)
35. Local Hero by Phil Coulter - Recollections (1993)
36. Whiskey From the Field by Hair of the Dog - Liam Left the Light on Again (2012)
37. My Forever Friend by Eamonn McGirr and Friends - The Way Back (2002)

Friday, November 29, 2013

CD Received

Beo - Live by Slide (2009)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 29 November 2013

First of all, we would like to thank Pat Garrett of Real Good Music for sending us a variety of CDs by several of the musical artists that his company represents. We received CDs by the Irish bands FullSet, Goitse, The Outside Track, Runa and Slide, as well as the Irish singer GrĂ¡inne Holland. Once again, many thanks to Pat for sending us these CDs and we look forward to listening to all of them in the very near future.

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts from these CDs on future programs.

CD Recieved

Somewhere Along the Road by Runa (2012)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 29 November 2013

First of all, we would like to thank Pat Garrett of Real Good Music for sending us a variety of CDs by several of the musical artists that his company represents. We received CDs by the Irish bands FullSetGoitseThe Outside TrackRuna and Slide, as well as the Irish singer GrĂ¡inne Holland. Once again, many thanks to Pat for sending us these CDs and we look forward to listening to all of them in the very near future.

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts from these CDs on future programs.

CD Received

Flash Company by The Outside Track (2012)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 29 November 2013

First of all, we would like to thank Pat Garrett of Real Good Music for sending us a variety of CDs by several of the musical artists that his company represents. We received CDs by the Irish bands FullSet, Goitse, The Outside Track, Runa and Slide, as well as the Irish singer GrĂ¡inne Holland. Once again, many thanks to Pat for sending us these CDs and we look forward to listening to all of them in the very near future.

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts from these CDs on future programs.

CD Received

Teanga na nGael by Grainne Holland (2011)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 29 November 2013

First of all, we would like to thank Pat Garrett of Real Good Music for sending us a variety of CDs by several of the musical artists that his company represents. We received CDs by the Irish bands FullSetGoitseThe Outside TrackRuna and Slide, as well as the Irish singer GrĂ¡inne Holland. Once again, many thanks to Pat for sending us these CDs and we look forward to listening to all of them in the very near future.

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts from these CDs on future programs.

CD Received

Transformed by Goitse (2012)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 29 November 2013

First of all, we would like to thank Pat Garrett of Real Good Music for sending us a variety of CDs by several of the musical artists that his company represents. We received CDs by the Irish bands FullSetGoitse, The Outside Track, Runa and Slide, as well as the Irish singer GrĂ¡inne Holland. Once again, many thanks to Pat for sending us these CDs and we look forward to listening to all of them in the very near future.

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts from these CDs on future programs.

CD Received

Notes After Dark by FullSet (2013)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 29 November 2013

First of all, we would like to thank Pat Garrett of Real Good Music for sending us a variety of CDs by several of the musical artists that his company represents. We received CDs by the Irish bands FullSet, Goitse, The Outside Track, Runa and Slide, as well as the Irish singer GrĂ¡inne Holland. Once again, many thanks to Pat for sending us these CDs and we look forward to listening to all of them in the very near future.

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts from these CDs on future programs.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Playlist For 24 November 2013

1. Instrumental Reels: The Girl Who Broke my Heart/The Lady on the Island/Music in the Glen by The Irish Rovers - 40 Years A-Rovin' (2005)
2. A Long Time Ago by The Irish Rovers - 40 Years A-Rovin' (2005)
3. Dido Bendigo by The Makem and Spain Brothers - Up the Stairs (2011)
4. Carlingford by Best Foot Forward - Footnotes (1993)
5. My Homeland by Isla Grant - Mother (2001)
6. Katy Daly by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
7. May the Light of Love by The Intermountain Trio - Live at Sky Heart (2010)
8. The Highwayman by Liam Clancy - We've Come a Long Way (1989)
9. Rock on Rockall by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
10. Mary From Dungloe by Various Artists - The Golden Collection of Irish Music (1994)
11. Celebration Reel by The Gothard Sisters - Story Girl (2011)
12. Skye Boat Song by Moira Kerr - Celtic Soul (2006)
13. Fiddler's Green by Barleyjuice - The Morning After (2008)
14. Clonbrogan by Joe Giltrap - The Mountains of Mourne (2000)
15. Hard Times by Heidi Talbot - Heidi Talbot (2002)
16. Hills of Tipperary by Eamonn Ryan - Where the New World Meets the Old (2001)
17. The Helicopter Song by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
18. Swing Set: Marco's Reel/Rickett's Hornpipe/Pat the Budgie by Four Men and a Dog - Barking Mad (1991)
19. Celtic Girl by Barleyjuice - The Morning After (2008)
20. Rafferty's Motor Car by Val Doonican - The Very Best of Val Doonican (1998)
21. The Voyage by Celtic Thunder - Celtic Thunder: The Show (2008)
22. Gorgeous and Bright by Harry O'Donoghue - It'll be Alright on the Night (1998)
23. Going Home by The Celtic Tenors - Feels Like Home (2011)
24. Mountain Dew by Hair of the Dog - Release the Hounds (1997)
25. Se Mo Laoch by Triskele - Look Back...Don't Stare (2010)
26. The Holy Ground by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
27. Medley: Beer Barrel Polka/Havanagila/Irish Molly-O by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
28. Passage West by Girsa - A Sweeter Place (2011)
29. Catch me if You Can by Various Artists - Celtic Heritage (2006)
30. Mingulay Boat Song by Frank Jaklitsch - Seize the Day (1996)
31. Eagle Bay by Kevin McKrell - Bound For Boston (2003)
32. Galway Girl by Dominic Kirwan - Echoes of Ireland (2003)
33. Slieve Na Mban by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
34. The Reel in the Flickering Light by Kevin Evans - Galway to Graceland (1996)
35. Sentimental Irish/Just Like Me by Mac and O' - Someone From Home (1995)
36. A Bird Without Wings by Celtic Thunder - Act Two (2008)
37. Slan Abhaile by Cathie Ryan - Cathie Ryan (1997)
38. Little Skillet Pot by The Irish Rovers - 40 Years A-Rovin' (2005)
39. Compass by The Gothard Sisters - Compass (2013)

Friday, November 22, 2013

CD Received

A Celtic Christmas: Marc Gunn's Irish and Celtic Music Podcast by Marc Gunn (2013)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 22 November 2013

First of all, we would like to thank Anita Daly of Daly Communications for sending us two Christmas CDs - A Celtic Christmas and Together For Christmas for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. Once again, many thanks to Anita for sending us these CDs and we look forward to listening to it in the very near future.

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts from these CDs on future programs.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Playlist For 17 November 2013

1. Irish Polkas by The Dady Brothers - Soul Lilt (1991)
2. The Drummer's Gotta Go by Blackthorn - The Other Side (2002)
3. Irish Soldier Laddie by Various Artists - Festival of Irish Folk Music (1980)
4. Mairi's Wedding/Michael Rankin's Reel by The Rankin Family - The Rankin Family (1989)
5. The Banks of the Roses by Barleycorn - Waltzing's For Dreamers (2002)
6. The Wild Colonial Boy by The Irish Rovers - 40 Years A-Rovin' (2005)
7. The Ferryman by Guaranteed Irish - Out in Front (1991)
8. Mull of Kintyre by The Celtic Tenors - Irish Album (2003)
9. The Rising of the Moon by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
10. I'm Gonna Be/500 Miles by Celtic Thunder - Take me Home (2009)
11. Providence Reel/Castle Kelly/The Humours of Tulla by The Irish Descendants - Encore: Best of the Irish Descendants Volume 2 (2009)
12. Liberty by The Corries - 21st Anniversary Concert (2010)
13. Rolling Hills of the Border by Girsa - A Sweeter Place (2011)
14. Free the People by Various Artists - Festival of Irish Folk Music (1980)
15. Danny, a Peace Trilogy by Red Hurley - Danny Boy Trilogy (1997)
16. The Galway Girl by Hair of the Dog - Liam Left the Lights on Again (2012)
17. The Last Farewell by Roger Whittaker - Live! (1989)
18. Roses o' Prince Charlie by North Sea Gas - Dark Island (2003)
19. Kevin Barry by Derek Warfield - A Nation Once Again (2003)
20. The Craic Was Ninety in the Isle of Man by Various Artists - The Essential Irish Folk Collection (2003)
21. When the Battle's O'er/Green Hills of Tyrol by Schenectady Pipe Band - Live in Concert (2009)
22. The Voyage by Various Artists - The Wedding Song Collection (1995)
23. The Rocky Road to Dublin by The Dubliners - Off to Dublin Green (1992)
24. Leaving of Liverpool by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
25. These Are my Mountains by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
26. From a Distance by Pat Roper - Hello Again (2001)
27. Streets of London by Eamonn McGirr - Live at Eamonn's (1985)
28. Sweet Thames Flow Softly by Schooner Fare - Closer to the Wind (1994)
29. Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
30. The Lark in the Morning by The Screaming Orphans - The Jacket's Green (2011)
31. Katy Daly by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
32. Marvelous Toy by Val Doonican - The Very Best of Val Doonican (1998)
33. The Irish Wedding Song by Various Artists - The Wedding Song Collection (1995)
34. Leaves in the Wind by Isla Grant - Mother (2001)
35. The Minstrel Boy/Let Erin Remember by Tommy Makem - Live at the Irish Pavilion (1993)
36. The Wind Upon the Hill by Kevin McKrell - The Wind Upon the Hill: The Irish Collection (2007)
37. Fields of Athenry by Paddy Reilly - The Gold and Silver Days (2001)
38. Rambles of Spring by Cahir O'Doherty - 19 Great Irish Songs (1994)
39. Sunlight on the Water by Phil Coulter - Lake of Shadows (2001) 

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Playlist For 10 November 2013

1. The Gypsy Jig by McPeake - These Days (2007)
2. Wild Rover by John Culliton Mahoney - In my Mother's Eyes (2006)
3. Soldiers of Destiny by Frances Black - Talk to Me (1995)
4. Dingle Bay by The Wolfe Tones - Spirit of the Nation (1964)
5. Useta Love Her by The Irish Descendants - Encore: Best of the Irish Descendants Volume 2 (2009)
6. Sally Garden by Barleyjuice - The Morning After (2008)
7. Fairy Dance Jig by The Gothard Sisters - Compass (2013)
8. United we Conquer by Isla Grant - Childhood Memories (2002)
9. Boolavogue by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
10. The Garden Song by The New Barleycorn - At Flannery's (1990)
11. Ned Kelly From Kinsale by Brendan Woods - Cashman's Diary: The Story of John Boyle O'Reilly (1999)
12. Peggy Gordon by Brakin' Tradition - Presence in the Past (1995)
13. Farewell to Nova Scotia by The Brigadoons - 25th Anniversary Reunion: Friends Helping Friends (1997)
14. Little Isle of Green by Tom Sweeney - The Bard of Ireland (1995)
15. Cotton Eyed Joe by The Chieftains - Another Country (1992)
16. Green and Red of Mayo by The Saw Doctors - All the Way From Tuam (1993)
17. Mingulay Boat Song by Frank Jaklitsch - Seize the Day (1996)
18. Indian Reels by Mad Pudding - Dirt and Stone (1996)
19. N17 by The Saw Doctors - Sing a Powerful Song (1997)
20. Medley: The Galway Shawl/Spancil Hill/Claddagh Ring by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
21. Song of Liberty by The Wolfe Tones - Profile (1991)
22. The Blazing Star of Athenry by Bobby O'Brien - Growin' up Irish (2003)
23. Will ye no Come Back Again? by Schooner Fare - Day of the Clipper (1978)
24. Lincoln's Army by Johnny McEvoy - Ireland's Original (1993)
25. Lochanside by Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band - The Pipes (and Drums) Are Calling (2009)
26. Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
27. The Lark in the Morning by The Screaming Orphans - The Jacket's Green (2011)
28. The Irish Wedding Song by Various Artists - The Wedding Song Collection (1995)
29. Irish Stew by Anne Barrett - Shamrock the Album (2003)
30. Maid of Culmore by Celtic Thunder - Voyage (2012)
31. Kevin Barry by Derek Warfield - A Nation Once Again (2003)
32. Mother's Chair by Isla Grant - Mother (2001)
33. Kiss me I'm Irish by Gaelic Storm - Bring Yer Wellies (2006)
34. The Green Fields of France by The Fureys - The Fureys' Finest (1994)
35. Armed Forces Medley: The Army Goes Rolling Along (Army)/Anchors Aweigh (Navy)/Semper Paratus (Coast Guard)/The U. S. Air Force (a.k.a. The Wild Blue Yonder) (Air Force)/The Marines' Hymn (Marines) by Various Artists - Star-Spangled Songs: America's Greatest Hits (2008)
36. Oh, Danny Boy by Erin's Pride - May the Road Rise to Meet You (1996)
37. The Parting Glass by The High Kings - The High Kings (2008)

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Playlist For 3 November 2013

1. The Tenpenny Bit/The Aith Rant/The High Geese in the Bog by The Boys of the Lough - Twenty (2005)
2. Peggy Gordon by Brakin' Tradition - Presence in the Past (1995)
3. Foggy Dew by The Canny Brothers Band - One Drop of Whiskey (2010)
4. Shaney Boy by Diarmuid O'Leary - Step it Out (1995)
5. Cotton Eyed Joe by The Chieftains - Another Country (1992)
6. Dawning of the Day/Scottish Destiny by North Sea Gas - Scottish Destiny (1995)
7. Come to the Bower by Seamus Kennedy - On the Rocks (2004)
8. Portland Town by The Foothills Trio - In Good Company (1994)
9. The Mountains of Pomeroy by Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones - On the One Road (2009)
10. Anywhere Is by Enya - The Memory of Trees (1995)
11. Lord of the Dance by Ronan Hardiman - Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance (1996)
12. The Ferryman by Guaranteed Irish - Out in Front (1991)
13. The Keeper by Barleycorn - Green and Gold (2002)
14. When New York Was Irish by Paddy Reilly - The Gold and Silver Days (2001)
15. These Are my Mountains by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
16. The Court of King Caractacus by The Irish Descendants - Across the Water (2004)
17. Farewell to the Rhondda by The New Barleycorn - Ireland's Celtic Heartbeat (1997)
18. I.R.E.L.A.N.D. by Tommy Comerford - Tommy Comerford Presents...Organised Rhyme (1999)
19. Perhaps Love by John Denver - Definitive: All Time Greatest Hits (2004)
20. The Galway Girl by Hair of the Dog - Liam Left the Lights on Again (2012)
21. Scottish Soldier by Cahal Dunne - Shamrocks and Heather (1997)
22. Celtic Heartbeat by The New Barleycorn - Ireland's Celtic Heartbeat (1997)
23. The Lighthouse by Tara Shamrock - One For the Road (1997)
24. As I Roved Out by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
25. Red is the Rose by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
26. Caoine ui Domhnaill by Eileen Ivers - Traditional Irish Music (1994)
27. Celtic Symphony by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
28. A Bird Without Wings by Celtic Thunder - Act Two (2008)
29. Rachel Anna by Isla Grant - Childhood Memories (2002)
30. Boston Rose by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
31. The Traveller/The Humours of Lissadell by The Bothy Band - 1975: The First Album (1975)
32. Paddy and the Barrel by The New Barleycorn - At Flannery's (1990)
33. Phil the Fluter's Ball by The Celtic Tenors - Irish Album (2003)
34. 'The Thorn Birds' Theme by James Galway - Greatest Hits (1988)
35. Boys of Fair Hill by Victor Cunneen - Sweet Bank River (1995)
36. One Day at a Time by Various Artists - Emerald Classics (1988)
37. The Bright Side of the Road by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Playlist For 27 October 2013

1. Devil and the Dirk by Natalie MacMaster - Blueprint (2003)
2. The Wearing of the Green by The Wolfe Tones - Profile (1991)
3. Celtic Symphony by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
4. Ireland's Call by Tony Kenny - Ireland's Call (1997)
5. Clare's Dragoons by The Go-Lucky Four - Irish Capers (1967)
6. Donegal and Back Again by The Highland Rovers Band - Unusual Days (2007)
7. Harnett's/The Old Favorite by Girsa - A Sweeter Place (2011)
8. Lannigan's Ball by Diarmuid O'Leary - Step it Out (1995)
9. Hay Wrap by The Saw Doctors - All the Way From Tuam (1993)
10. Bless the Broken Road by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
11. The Bells of Dunblane by Eamonn McGirr and Friends - The Way Back (2002)
12. The Only One by Various Artists - The Wedding Song Collection (1995)
13. It's Our Anniversary by Various Artists - The Wedding Song Collection (1995)
14. Sound of the Thunder by The Fureys - Claddagh Road (1999)
15. Ride On by Harry O'Donoghue - It'll be Alright on the Night (1998)
16. Wild Mountain Thyme by Kevin Evans - Galway to Graceland (1996)
17. Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
18. Cashel Wind by Joe Giltrap - The Soldier's Tree (1999)
19. Do the Shabang by The Whole Shabang - A Mad-Hatter's Ball (1997)
20. Mary's Eyes by Gaelic Storm - Tree (2001)
21. The Bravest by Eamonn McGirr - The Bravest (2001)
22. Donegal by The McKrells - Somethin' Fierce (2000)
23. Give me Your Hand by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
24. Midnight Well by Celtic Thunder - Take me Home (2009)
25. Grey Dusk of Eve/Portobello by The Rankin Family - North Country (1994)
26. My Son by Tony Kenny - My Son (1991)
27. All That Might Have Been by Bonnie Logan - All That Might Have Been (2004)
28. Gay Gordons by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
29. Common Man by The Elders - Wanderin' Life and Times (2011)
30. Greenfields of France by Kevin McKrell - Bound For Boston (2003)
31. The Boy From Ballymore by Anne Barrett - Shamrock the Album (2003)
32. The Way Old Friends Do by Mac and O' - We're Making Memories (1997)
33. Slieve Na Mban by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
34. The Devil Went Down to Georgia by The Whole Shabang - Dreamers and Believers (1995)
35. The Galway Ghost by Celtic Thunder - The Light of Other Days (1988)

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Playlist For 20 October 2013

1. The Plouescat Races by Gaelic Storm - Tree (2001)
2. Mulligan Stew by The Mulligans - The Best of the Mulligans (1998)
3. New York Girls by Gaelic Storm - Tree (2001)
4. May we All Someday Meet Again by The Fureys - May we All Someday Meet Again (2001)
5. The Boys of Killybegs by Maire McVicker - Dreams of my Land (1994)
6. Green and Red of Mayo by The Saw Doctors - All the Way From Tuam (1993)
7. Juice of the Barley by Barleyjuice - The Morning After (2008)
8. Listen to the Children by Isla Grant - Mother (2001)
9. May the Light of Love by The Intermountain Trio - Live at Sky Heart (2010)
10. Brennan on the Moor/Young Roddy McCorley by The Brigadoons - 25th Anniversary Reunion: Friends Helping Friends (1997)
11. Song of Liberty by The Wolfe Tones - Profile (1991)
12. The Lark in the Morning by The Screaming Orphans - The Jacket's Green (2011)
13.Take me Home by The Mulligans - The Best of the Mulligans (1998)
14. Rob Roy: O'Sullivan's March by The Chieftains - Film Cuts (1996)
15. Oh, Danny Boy by Erin's Pride - May the Road Rise to Meet You (1996)
16. The Old Dungarvan Oak by Diarmuid O'Leary - Step it Out (1995)
17. I Love a Lassie/Roaming in the Gloaming/Wee Doc and Doris/Keep Right On by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
18. Bold Fenian Men by The Go-Lucky Four - Irish Capers (1967)
19. Katy Daly by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
20. A Bird Without Wings by Celtic Thunder - Act Two (2008)
21. Passage West by Girsa - A Sweeter Place (2011)
22. Catch me if You Can by Various Artists - Celtic Heritage (2006)
23. Up, up and Away by The Highland Rovers Band - Unusual Days (2007)
24. The Cliffs of Dooneen by Widget and Widgettes - Widget and the Widgettes (2000)
25. Compass by The Gothard Sisters - Compass (2013)
26. Hard Times by Heidi Talbot - Heidi Talbot (2002)
27. Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore by The High Kings - The High Kings (2008)
28. The Old Black Rum by Hair of the Dog - Gaelic Bark (2001)
29. Anois Anseo by Triskele - Look Back...Don't Stare (2010)
30. Mull of Kintyre by Celtic Thunder - Act Two (2008)
31. The Last House in Our Street by Colum Sands - The March Ditch (1991)
32. Morrison's Jig Medley by The Dady Brothers - Soul Lilt (1991)
33. Carrickfergus by Donnybrook Fair - Tunnel Tigers (1982)
34. Michael Collins by The Whole Shabang - Cuttin' Loose! (1996)
35. I Just Want to Dance With You by Daniel O'Donnell - Follow Your Dream (2002)
36. Shoals of Herring by Schooner Fare - Day of the Clipper (1978)
37. One Day at a Time by Various Artists - Emerald Classics (1988)
38. Do the Shabang by The Whole Shabang - A Mad-Hatter's Ball (1997)
39. My Donegal Shore by Daniel O'Donnell - The Daniel O'Donnell Irish Collection (1997)
40. Ireland United by The Galway Blazers - Irish Music in America (1970) 

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Playlist For 13 October 2013

1. Daughters of Erin by Secret Garden - Earthsongs (2005)
2. The Court of King Caractacus by The Irish Descendants - Across the Water (2004)
3. Las Vegas in the Hills of Donegal by The Highland Rovers Band - Unusual Days (2007)
4. Delaney's Donkey by Val Doonican - The Very Best of Val Doonican (1998)
5. The Rising of the Moon by Danny Doyle - Rebels!: The Gold Sun of Freedom (1998)
6. Mahones Medley by The Mahones - Draggin' the Days (1994)
7. Rolling Hills of the Border by Girsa - A Sweeter Place (2011)
8. Marie's Wedding by The High Kings - The High Kings (2008)
9. St. Patrick's Day by The Highland Rovers Band - Unusual Days (2007)
10. May the Road Rise by Frank Jaklitsch - Dreamers and Angels (1997)
11. These Are my Mountains by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
12. There Has to be an End by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
13. Loving Arms of Co. Down by Maire McVicker - Dreams of my Land (1994)
14. Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys - The Whole of the Moon: The Music of the Waterboys and Mike Scott (1998)
15. Right Alright by Boru - Business as Usual (1991)
16. Catch me if You Can by Various Artists - Celtic Heritage (2006)
17. Irish Stew by Anne Barrett - Shamrock the Album (2003)
18. Boolavogue by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
19. New York Girls by Gaelic Storm - Tree (2001)
20. The Ghosts of Culloden by Isla Grant - Mother (2001)
21. The Bright Side of the Road by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
22. Counting the Miles by Paddy Reilly - Paddy Reilly's Ireland Volume 2 (1986)
23. Festival of Galway by Hair of the Dog - Donegal (2007)
24. Waltzing With Bears by Tommy Makem - Rolling Home (1989)
25. Celtic Girl by Barleyjuice - The Morning After (2008)
26. Local Hero by Phil Coulter - Recollections (1993)
27. Sentimental Irish/Just Like Me by Mac and O' - Someone From Home (1995)
28. Wasn't That a Party by The Irish Rovers - Celtic Collection: The Next Thirty Years (1995)
29. The John McLean March by North Sea Gas - Glencoe Massacre (2008)
30. Heartland by Celtic Thunder - Celtic Thunder: The Show (2008)
31. Black Velvet Band by Hair of the Dog - Release the Hounds (1997)
32. Trouble in the Kitchen by Off Kilter - Etched in Stone (2001)
33. The Parting Glass by The High Kings - The High Kings (2008)
34. Men of Erin by The Elders - Alive and Live in Ireland (2007)
35. This Story I Tell You is True by T. R. Dallas - This Story I Tell You is True (2010)
36. Hills of Tipperary by Eamonn Ryan - Where the New World Meets the Old (2001)
37. The Craic Was Ninety in the Isle of Man by Various Artists - The Essential Irish Folk Collection (2003)
38. Lady of Knock by Deirdre Reilly - A Toast to the Irish Colleens (1999)
39. Coultergeist by Phil Coulter - Highland Cathedral (2000) 

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Playlist For 6 October 2013

1. Green Groves by Lenahan - Lenahan (2003)
2. The Last Farewell by Roger Whittaker - Live! (1989)
3. Ballad of St. Ann's Reel by Joe Giltrap - The Mountains of Mourne (2000)
4. Raggle Taggle Gypsy by The Mahones - Draggin' the Days (1994)
5. Liverpool Lou by Patsy Watchorn - The Pub With no Beer (1995)
6. Donegal and Back Again by The Highland Rovers Band - Unusual Days (2007)
7. Dancer in the Dance by Shirae - Tiger's Island (2004)
8. The Ferryman by Guaranteed Irish - Out in Front (1991)
9. Come to the Bower by Seamus Kennedy - On the Rocks (2004)
10. Leavin' London/House of Lords/Cat o' Nine Tails by Brendan Woods - Cashman's Diary: The Story of John Boyle O'Reilly (1999)
11. Mo Run Geal, Dileas/My Faithful Fair One by The Rankin Family - The Rankin Family (1989)
12. Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
13. This Story I Tell You is True by T. R. Dallas - This Story I Tell You is True (2010)
14. The Parting Glass by The High Kings - The High Kings (2008)
15. Local Hero by Phil Coulter - Recollections (1993)
16. Sound the Pibroch by Joe Giltrap - Where There's Life (1994)
17. Loving Arms of Co. Down by Maire McVicker - Dreams of my Land (1994)
18. If Wishes Were Fishes by North Sea Gas - Glencoe Massacre (2008)
19. All of the Hard Days Are Gone by The McKrells - Somethin' Fierce (2000)
20. Lord of the Dance by Ronan Hardiman - Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance (1996)
21. Step it Out Mary by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
22. Hearts on Fire by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
23. The Galway Girl by Hair of the Dog - Liam Left the Lights on Again (2012)
24. Rose of Tralee by Andy Cooney - Boston Rose and Other Irish Favorites (1989)
25. The Mermaid by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
26. Sonny by Triskele - Look Back...Don't Stare (2010)
27. Eagle Bay by Kevin McKrell - Bound For Boston (2003)
28. Ballad of William Crotty by Joe Giltrap - The Soldier's Tree (1999)
29. Ringsend Rose by The Emigrants - Roisin Dubh (1996)
30. Belfast by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan Presents Irish Eyes (1986)
31. Four Green Fields by Danny Doyle - Danny Doyle Collection Volume 1: Emerald Encore (1995)
32. Perhaps Love by John Denver - Definitive: All Time Greatest Hits (2004)
33. Catch me if You Can by Various Artists - Celtic Heritage (2006)
34. Roseville Fair by Aoife Clancy - It's About Time (1994)
35. Waltzing With Bears by Tommy Makem - Rolling Home (1989)
36. One Day at a Time by Various Artists - Emerald Classics (1988)
37. Bonnie Dundee/Steamboat by Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band - The Pipes (and Drums) Are Calling (2009)
38. The Town I Loved so Well by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)

Saturday, October 5, 2013

CD Received

A Sweeter Place by Girsa (2011)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 5 October 2013

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' - Glenn - for sending us two CDs by Girsa - an all-girl Irish band from Pearl River, New York. By the way 'girsa' means 'young girls' in Gaelic! :)

Many thanks again, Glenn! Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off this CD, as well as the other one on future programs.

CD Received

Girsa: Traditional Irish Music by Girsa (2009)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 5 October 2013

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' - Glenn - for sending us two CDs by Girsa - an all-girl Irish band from Pearl River, New York. By the way 'girsa' means 'young girls' in Gaelic! :)

Many thanks again, Glenn! Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off this CD, as well as the other one on future programs.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Playlist For 29 September 2013

1. Bodhran Beat by More Power to Your Elbow - Fingers of Fun (1996)
2. You're Welcome to Ireland by Maire McVicker - Dreams of my Land (1994)
3. Fare Thee Well Enniskillen by Danny Quinn - Gifts From a Bard (2005)
4. Irish Stew by Anne Barrett - Shamrock the Album (2003)
5. The Shamrock and the Rose by The Whole Shabang - Cuttin' Loose! (1996)
6. On the One Road by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
7. Mo Ghile Mear/Our Hero by The Chieftains - The Long Black Veil (1995)
8. My Rose of Ballinrobe by Andy Cooney - Galway Shawl (2001)
9. Dancing the Dublin Reel by Andy Cooney - It'll be Me (2010)
10. McAlpine's Fusiliers by The Galway Blazers - Irish Music in America (1970)
11. Streets of London by Eamonn McGirr - Live on Cape Cod (1985)
12. Set of Tunes Reels by North Sea Gas - Dark Island (2003)
13. It's Been a Very Hard Year by The Makem and Spain Brothers - Up the Stairs (2011)
14. Caledonia by North Sea Gas - Dark Island (2003)
15. The Helicopter Song by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
16. Waltzing With Bears by Tommy Makem - Rolling Home (1989)
17. Medley of Irish Roses: Rose of Killarney/Rose of Tralee/Rose of Mooncoin by Joe Cuddy - Beautiful Isle of Somewhere (1994)
18. Sergeant William Bailey by Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones - On the One Road (2009)
19. The Hucklebuck by Bob Brolly - Songs From me to You (2003)
20. Our Heroes by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
21. Catch me if You Can by Various Artists - Celtic Heritage (2006)
22. There Has to be and End by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
23. The Bold Robert Emmett by Derek Warfield - A Nation Once Again (2003)
24. My Donegal Shore by Daniel O'Donnell - The Very Best of Daniel O'Donnell (1991)
25. Medley: Beer Barrel Polka/Havanagila/Irish Molly-O by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
26. The Son Never Shines/On Closed Doors by Flogging Molly - Drunken Lullabies (2002)
27. Hay Wrap by The Saw Doctors - All the Way From Tuam (1993)
28. Easy and Slow by Various Artists - Dublin Songs (1988)
29. Singing Bird by Sheila Noonan - I Just Want to Dance With You (1995)
30. The Holy Ground by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
31. The Old Man by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
32. The Bonnie Lass o' Fyvie by The Brigadoons - 25th Anniversary Reunion: Friends Helping Friends (1997)

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Playlist For 22 September 2013

1. Waltz Medley and Jig by The Brigadoons - 25th Anniversary Reunion: Friends Helping Friends (1997)
2. The Holy Ground by Derek Warfield - God Save Ireland (2008)
3. The Winds Are Singing Freedom by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
4. Ireland's Call by Celtic Thunder - Voyage II (2012)
5. The Lark in the Morning by The Screaming Orphans - The Jacket's Green (2011)
6. Daughters and Sons by Woods Tea Co. - Live!: The Collector's Edition (2005)
7. Joyce Country Ceili Band by The Saw Doctors - Songs From Sun Street (1998)
8. Rare Ould Times by Various Artists - Dublin Songs (1988)
9. Fields of Glory by The High Kings - The High Kings (2008)
10. Sing a Mayo Song by Mary McGonigle - When the Roses Bloom Again (1998)
11. The Bells of Dunblane by Eamonn McGirr and Friends - The Way Back (2002)
12. Kiss me I'm Irish by Gaelic Storm - Bring Yer Wellies (2006)
13. We're Here to Drink the Whiskey by Schooner Fare - Closer to the Wind (1994)
14. All That Might Have Been by Bonnie Logan - All That Might Have Been (2004)
15. Many Young Men of Twenty by Danny Doyle - Danny Doyle Collection Volume 1: Emerald Encore (1995)
16. Day of the Clipper by Schooner Fare - Day of the Clipper (1978)
17. Liberty by The Corries - 21st Anniversary Concert (2010)
18. Those Were the Days by Celtic Cross - Shores of America (2007)
19. Highland Cathedral by Phil Coulter - Highland Cathedral (2000)
20. Hills of Tipperary by Eamonn Ryan - Where the New World Meets the Old (2001)
21. Catch me if You Can by Various Artists - Celtic Heritage (2006)
22. Born to be a Bachelor by Gaelic Storm - How Are we Getting Home? (2004)
23. Mickey Relligan's Pup by The Irish Descendants - Encore: Best of the Irish Descendants Volume 2 (2009)
24. My Forever Friend by Eamonn McGirr and Friends - The Way Back (2002)
25. A Bird Without Wings by Celtic Thunder - Act Two (2008)
26. Three Drunken Maidens by Hair of the Dog - Liam Left the Lights on Again (2012)
27. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists - When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (1994)
28. Will ye no Come Back Again? by Schooner Fare - Day of the Clipper (1978)
29. The Galway Girl by Hair of the Dog - Liam Left the Lights on Again (2012)
30. The Town I Loved so Well by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
31. The Minstrel Boy by The Clancy Brothers - Irish Songs of Drinking and Rebellion (1994)
32. Sonny by Triskele - Look Back...Don't Stare (2010)
33. The Bonnie Lass o' Fyvie by The Brigadoons - 25th Anniversary Reunion: Friends Helping Friends (1997)

CD Received

The Road Home by Get up Jack (2013)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 22 September 2013

First of all, we would like to thank Mike DeAngelis - a member of the singing duo Get up Jack - for giving us their new CD. Mike DeAngelis and John Haggarty both stopped by last Sunday to chat about their new collaboration, Get up Jack, celebrating 40 years together in music. For those of you who recognize their names, Mike DeAngelis and John Haggarty are also members of the ever-popular local band, Hair of the Dog!

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts from this CD on future programs.

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Playlist For 15 September 2013

1. The Merry Ploughboy by Derek Warfield - God Save Ireland (2008)
2. The Promise and the Dream by Shay O'Callaghan and Gillian Carroll - The Promise and the Dream (1994)
3. Macnas Parade by The Saw Doctors - Sing a Powerful Song (1997)
4. Wild Mountain Thyme by Kevin Evans - Galway to Graceland (1996)
5. Footsteps Through the Rosses by Margo - Old Friends of Mine (1992)
6. Plastic Bullets by The Wolfe Tones - Profile (1991)
7. Bag of Spuds/Jenny's Chickens by Derek Warfield - God Save Ireland (2008)
8. Mothers, Daughters, Wives by Carmel Dempsey - Keepin' up the Payments (1996)
9. The Minstrel Boy by Geraldine Doyle - Emigrant Eyes (1995)
10. Green and Red of Mayo by The Saw Doctors - Sing a Powerful Song (1997)
11. These Are my Mountains by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
12. Shoals of Herring by Various Artists - Bringing it All Back Home Volume 1 (1994)
13. When You Were Sweet Sixteen by The Fureys - The Best of the Fureys and Davey Arthur (1991)
14. Compass by The Gothard Sisters - Compass (2013)
15. God Save Ireland by The Go-Lucky Four - Irish Capers (1967)
16. Loving Arms of Co. Down by Maire McVicker - Dreams of my Land (1994)
17. Mountains of Mourne by Dominic Kirwan - Echoes of Ireland (2003)
18. I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen by Various Artists - Emerald Classics (1988)
19. One For the Morning Glory by Harry O'Donoghue - It'll be Alright on the Night (1998)
20. Phil the Fluter's Ball by The Celtic Tenors - Irish Album (2003)
21. Skye Boat Song by Moira Kerr - Celtic Soul (2006)
22. Catch me if You Can by Various Artists - Celtic Heritage (2006)
23. N17 by The Saw Doctors - Sing a Powerful Song (1997)
24. The Mountains of Pomeroy by Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones - On the One Road (2009)
25. Slan Abhaile by Cathie Ryan - Cathie Ryan (1997)
26. There Has to be an End by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
27. Lady of Knock by Deirdre Reilly - A Toast to the Irish Colleens (1999)
28. The Town I Loved so Well by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
29. You Touched Upon my Life by Various Artists - The Wedding Song Collection (1995)
30. The Galway Girl by Hair of the Dog - Liam Left the Lights on Again (2012)
31. Anniversary Waltz by The Fureys - The Best of the Fureys and Davey Arthur (1991)
32. Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
33. The Irish Wedding Song by Various Artists - The Wedding Song Collection (1995)
34. The Boys of the Old Brigade by Hair of the Dog - At the Parting Glass (2001)
35. Ireland by Garth Brooks - Fresh Horses (1995)
36. The Old Man by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Playlist For 8 September 2013

1. Fiddle Medley by The Brigadoons - The Brigadoons (1984)
2. The Merry Ploughboy by Derek Warfield - God Save Ireland (2008)
3. Brennan on the Moor by Brakin' Tradition - Presence in the Past (1995)
4. Sing an Irish Song by Barleycorn - My Last Farewell (2002)
5. Mantle of Green by Aoife Clancy - It's About Time (1994)
6. 500 Miles by Blackthorn - Here we go Again (1996)
7. Henry Joy by Various Artists - Celtic Pride II (1997)
8. Reels by MĂ nran - MĂ nran (2011)
9. Water is Wide by The Gothard Sisters - Compass (2013)
10. Bold Fenian Men by The Go-Lucky Four - Irish Capers (1967)
11. 85 High in Killarney by Cahal Dunne - Shamrocks and Heather (1997)
12. What's the Rumpus? by Gaelic Storm - What's the Rumpus? (2008)
13. Ireland by Garth Brooks - Fresh Horses (1995)
14. The One and Nine by Shillelagh Law - One and Nine (2008)
15. Caledonia by The Barra MacNeils - In Concert (2009)
16. Dido Bendigo by The Makem and Spain Brothers - Up the Stairs (2011)
17. Whiskey in the Jar by The Screaming Orphans - The Jacket's Green (2011)
18. Irish Soldier Laddie by Hair of the Dog - Collection (2005)
19. Flying Sails by The Gothard Sisters - Compass (2013)
20. Rolling Hills of the Border by Girsa - A Sweeter Place (2011)
21. Anthem For Ireland by Various Artists - The Essential Irish Folk Collection (2003)
22. One Day at a Time by Various Artists - Emerald Classics (1988)
23. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists - When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (1994)
24. I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen by Andy Cooney - Boston Rose and Other Irish Favorites (1989)
25. Lady of Knock by Deirdre Reilly - A Toast to the Irish Colleens (1999)
26. Hit the Ground and Run by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
27. Fiddlers Green by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
28. The Holy Ground by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
29. Bless the Broken Road by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
30. The Bright Side of the Road by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
31. The Old Man by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
32. Hallelujah by Celtic Thunder - Voyage II (2012)
33. The Bravest by Eamonn McGirr - The Bravest (2001)

CD Received

Up the Stairs by The Makem and Spain Brothers (2011)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 8 September 2013

First of all, we would like to thank Maura McSweeney - one of the entertainment organizers for The Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival - for giving us this CD. Maura McSweeney, her lovely daughter Claire, and Kathi Quinlan all visited us at the radio station to chat about the 17th Annual Irish 2000 Festival - taking place on September 13th and 14th, 2013. Thanks so much, girls, great to see you all again! :)

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts from this CD on future programs.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

CD Received

25th Anniversary Reunion: Friends Helping Friends by The Brigadoons (1997)
Genre: Celtic Rock
When did we receive it? 7 September 2013

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' - Glenn - for sending us this CD. Glenn went to the Scottish Games and was kind enough to pick up four CDs for us - this one by the Canadian band, The Brigadoons; as well as two others, and the debut CD from the Scottish band, MĂ nran.

Many thanks again, Glenn! Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off this CD and the others on future programs.

CD Received

Live at Dreambuilders by The Brigadoons (2012)
Genre: Celtic Rock
When did we receive it? 7 September 2013

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' - Glenn - for sending us this CD. Glenn went to the Scottish Games and was kind enough to pick up four CDs for us - this one by the Canadian band, The Brigadoons; as well as two others, and the debut CD from the Scottish band, MĂ nran.

Many thanks again, Glenn! Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off this CD and the others on future programs.

CD Received

The Brigadoons by The Brigadoons (1984)
Genre: Celtic Rock
When did we receive it? 7 September 2013

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' - Glenn - for sending us this CD. Glenn went to the Scottish Games and was kind enough to pick up four CDs for us - this one by the Canadian band, The Brigadoons; as well as two others, and the debut CD from the Scottish band, MĂ nran.

Many thanks again, Glenn! Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off this CD and the others on future programs.

CD Received

MĂ nran by MĂ nran (2011)
Genre: Celtic Rock
When did we receive it? 7 September 2013

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' - Glenn - for sending us this CD. Glenn went to the Scottish Games and was kind enough to pick up four CDs for us - this one by the Scottish band, MĂ nran, and three more by the well-known Canadian band, The Brigadoons.

Many thanks again, Glenn! Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off this CD and the others on future programs.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Playlist For 1 September 2013

1. Morrison's Jig Medley by The Dady Brothers - Soul Lilt (1991)
2. Uncle Nobby's Steamboat by Best Foot Forward - Footnotes (1993)
3. Irish to the Core by Mac and O' - We're Making Memories (1997)
4. The Ferryman/Strawberry Beds by Tommy Comerford - Tommy Comerford Presents...Organised Rhyme (1999)
5. Come by the Hills by The Fureys - The Best of the Fureys and Davey Arthur (1991)
6. When the Pipers Play by Isla St. Clair - When the Pipers Play (1998)
7. Leavin' London/House of Lords/Cat o' Nine Tails by Brendan Woods - Cashman's Diary: The Story of John Boyle O'Reilly (1999)
8. Lisdoonvarna Polka by Dominic Kirwan - Echoes of Ireland (2003)
9. May the Light of Love by The Intermountain Trio - Live at Sky Heart (2010)
10. Peggy Gordon by Brakin' Tradition - Presence in the Past (1995)
11. The Unicorn by The Irish Rovers - Years May Come, Years May Go (1993)
12. The Ghosts of Culloden by Isla Grant - Mother (2001)
13. Will ye no Come Back Again by Schooner Fare - Day of the Clipper (1978)
14. Dan O'Hara by Mac and O' - Someone From Home (1995)
15. Catch me if You Can by Various Artists - Celtic Heritage (2006)
16. Many Young Men of Twenty by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
17. Boolavogue by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
18. Ireland United, Gaelic and Free by Various Artists - The Very Best of Irish Rebel Songs Volume 2 (2008)
19. Dance, Dance, Dance by The Jimmy Kelly Band - Kelly Green (2000)
20. 'The Thorn Birds' Theme by James Galway - Greatest Hits (1988)
21. When New York Was Irish by Triskele - Look Back...Don't Stare (2010)
22. The Old Man by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
23. Four Strong Winds by Schooner Fare - The First Ten Years (1986)
24. Amazing Grace/Scotland the Brave by The Schenectady Pipe Band - Live in Concert (2009)
25. Hallelujah by Celtic Thunder - Voyage II (2012)
26. The Rising of the Moon by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
27. Nora by Johnny McEvoy - 20 Greatest Hits (2001)
28. Anois Anseo by Triskele - Look Back...Don't Stare (2010)
29. Shadow of O'Casey by The Sands Family - Collection (1998)
30. Women of Ireland by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
31. Send me a Song by Celtic Woman - Celtic Woman (2005)
32. Compass by The Gothard Sisters - Compass (2013)
33. The Wind Upon the Hill by Kevin McKrell - The Wind Upon the Hill: The Irish Collection (2007)
34. A Toast to the 32 Counties by Mary McGonigle - All-Time Irish Classics (1994)
35. Red is the Rose by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
36. Roll of Honour by Derek Warfield - God Save Ireland (2008)
37. Home Boys Home by Foster and Allen - Forty Shades of Ireland: A Tribute to Old Ireland (1997)

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Playlist For 25 August 2013

1. Feast of the Elven King by The Gothard Sisters - Compass (2013)
2. Dingle Bay by The Wolfe Tones - Spirit of the Nation (1964)
3. Sing an Irish Song by Barleycorn - My Last Farewell (2002)
4. Bridget Flynn by The Irish Rovers - Upon a Shamrock Shore: Songs of Ireland and the Irish (2000)
5. Water is Wide by The Gothard Sisters - Compass (2013)
6. Star of the County Down by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
7. The Band Played Red River Valley by Johnny McEvoy - Ireland's Original (1993)
8. Shoals of Herring by Various Artists - Bringing it All Back Home Volume 1 (1994)
9. Loving Arms of Co. Down by Maire McVicker - Dreams of my Land (1994)
10. Compass by The Gothard Sisters - Compass (2013)
11. My Heart is in Ireland by The Wolfe Tones - Profile (1991)
12. These Are my Mountains by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
13. Paddy and the Barrel by The New Barleycorn - At Flannery's (1990)
14. Fionnghuala by The Irish Tenors - Irish Album (2003)
15. Farewell to Nova Scotia by Guaranteed Irish - Out in Front (1991)
16. Greenfields of France by Kevin McKrell - Bound For Boston (2003)
17. Southern Cross by Joe Giltrap - The Soldier's Tree (1999)
18. Gentle Annie by The Emigrants - October Winds (1997)
19. Brian Boru's March/Tripping up the Stairs/The Lilting Fisherman by Boru - Business as Usual (1991)
20. Green Grow the Rushes O by Cherish the Ladies - One and All: The Best of Cherish the Ladies (1998)
21. Red is the Rose by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
22. Bold Robert Emmet by The Wolfe Tones - Belt of the Celts (1993)
23. Lady of Knock by Deirdre Reilly - A Toast to the Irish Colleens (1999)
24. Scotland the Brave/Rowan Tree/Wings by Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band - The Pipes (and Drums) Are Calling (2009)
25. Call and the Answer by The Gothard Sisters - Compass (2013)
26. Saint Patrick Was a Gentleman by The Wolfe Tones - Spirit of the Nation (1964)
27. Song of Liberty by The Wolfe Tones - Profile (1991)
28. Medley by Eamonn McGirr and Friends - The Way Back (2002)
29. Kelly, the Boy From Killane by Danny Doyle - Rebels! The Gold Sun of Freedom (1998)
30. Once and For All by Boru - Business as Usual (1991)
31. Katy Daly by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
32. One Day at a Time by Various Artists - Emerald Classics (1988)
33. My Forever Friend by Eamonn McGirr and Friends - The Way Back (2002)
34. A Thiarna Dean Troicaire by Phil Coulter - The Live Experience (1996)
35. Sunlight on the Water by Phil Coulter - Lake of Shadows (2001)
36. Oh, Danny Boy by Erin's Pride - May the Road Rise to Meet You (1996)
37. My Son by Tony Kenny - My Son (1991)
38. Pegin Letir Mor by Best Foot Forward - Footnotes (1993)
39. Ghost of the Molly Maguires by Donnybrook Fair - Tunnel Tigers (1982)

Thursday, August 22, 2013

CD Received

Compass by The Gothard Sisters (2013)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 22 August 2013

First of all, we would like to thank Willow Gothard of the wonderfully-talented trio called The Gothard Sisters who are based in Seattle, Washington. As today is my mom's birthday, we would like to thank the ladies for such a thoughtful gift as Compass is sure to be!

Once again, many thanks to Willow for sending us this CD and we look forward to listening to it in the very near future.

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts from this CD on future programs.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Playlist For 18 August 2013

1. Woodstock Set: Woodstock Reel/Birmingham Reel/Galway Ramblers/The Reconciliation by Four Men and a Dog - Dr. A's Secret Remedies (1995)
2. Working Man by Celtic Cross - Part the First (1993)
3. Best Foot Shuffle by Best Foot Forward - Footnotes (1993)
4. We'll Meet Again my Friends by Isla Grant - A Dream Come True (2002)
5. Biddy Mulligan by Various Artists - Dublin Songs (1988)
6. We the People by Barleycorn - Green and Gold (2002)
7. St. Brendan's Voyage by Guaranteed Irish - Out in Front (1991)
8. I'll Tell me Ma by Phil Coulter - Recollections (1993)
9. Introduction by North Sea Gas - Edinburgh Toon (2009)
10. Edinburgh Toon by North Sea Gas - Edinburgh Toon (2009)
11. The Lifeboat Mona by Hedge School - Celtic Collections: The Ultimate Celtic Rock Album (1997)
12. The Mountains of Pomeroy by Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones - On the One Road (2009)
13. Lady of Knock by Deirdre Reilly - A Toast to the Irish Colleens (1999)
14. The Wild Colonial Boy by Hair of the Dog - Release the Hounds (1997)
15. The Long Journey Home/Anthem by The Chieftains - The Wide World Over: A 40 Year Celebration (2002)
16. Leaving of Liverpool by Dominic Kirwan - Echoes of Ireland (2003)
17. Heartland by Celtic Thunder - Celtic Thunder: The Show (2008)
18. Swing Set: Marco's Reel/Rickett's Hornpipe/Pat the Budgie by Four Men and the Dog - Barking Mad (1991)
19. The West's Asleep by The Wolfe Tones - Belt of the Celts (1993)
20. The Roses of Prince Charlie by The Corries - 21st Anniversary Concert (2010)
21. The Bells of Dunblane by Eamonn McGirr and Friends - The Way Back (2002)
22. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists - When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (1994)
23. The Minstrel Boy by The Irish Tenors - The Irish Tenors (1999)
24. Red is the Rose by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
25. The Bravest by Eamonn McGirr - The Bravest (2001)
26. Ireland Unfree by The Wolfe Tones - Spirit of the Nation (1964)
27. A Mother's Love's a Blessing by Mary McGonigle - Green Shamrock Shore (1994)
28. Marvelous Toy by Val Doonican - The Very Best of Val Doonican (1998)
29. Streets of New York by Derek Warfield - The Night is...Young (2008)
30. Sing a Mayo Song by Mary McGonigle - When the Roses Bloom Again (1998)
31. Drill, ye Tarriers, Drill by Liam Clancy - We've Come a Long Way (1989)
32. Easy and Slow by Various Artists - Dublin Songs (1988)
33. Mother's Song by Anne Barrett - Shamrock the Album (2003)
34. Just a Song at Twilight by The Fureys - The Best of the Fureys and Davey Arthur (1991)
35. You Touched Upon my Life by Various Artists - The Wedding Song Collection (1995)
36. Waltzing With Bears by Tommy Makem - Rolling Home (1989)
37. Irish Stew by Anne Barrett - Shamrock the Album (2003)

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Playlist For 11 August 2013

1. Haste to the Wedding/Irish Washerwoman by Various Artists - St. Patrick's Day Celebration (1992)
2. Shamus O'Brien by Deirdre Reilly - The Patriot Game (1996)
3. I'm a Freeborn Man/Of the Traveling People by Various Artists - St. Patrick's Day Celebration (1992)
4. Irish Soldier Laddie by Deirdre Reilly - The Patriot Game (1996)
5. Roving Gypsy Boy by The Rankin Family - Rankin Family Collection (1996)
6. Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore by The High Kings - The High Kings (2008)
7. Bold Robert Emmet by The Wolfe Tones - Belt of the Celts (1993)
8. Malachy by Carl Corcoran - Dancing the Dublin Reel (1995)
9. Mairi's Wedding/Michael Rankin's Reel by The Rankin Family - The Rankin Family (1989)
10. Home From the Sea by Phil Coulter - Words and Music (1981)
11. Wild Mountain Thyme by Kevin Evans - Galway to Graceland (1996)
12. The Highwayman by Liam Clancy - We've Come a Long Way (1989)
13. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists - When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (1994)
14. Anois Anseo by Triskele - Look Back...Don't Stare (2010)
15. The Beggarman Jig by The High Kings - The High Kings (2008)
16. Back Home in Derry by Blackthorn - It's an Irish Thing (1994)
17. Waltzing's For Dreamers by Four Men and a Dog - Barking Mad (1991)
18. Trouble in the Kitchen by Off Kilter - Etched in Stone (2001)
19. Catch me if You Can by Various Artists - Celtic Heritage (2006)
20. You Touched Upon my Life by Various Artists - Wedding Song Collection (1995)
21. All the Hard Days Are Gone by Frank Jaklitsch - Outside the Lines (1999)
22. Those Were the Days by Celtic Cross - Shores of America (2007)
23. The Unicorn by Frank Jaklitsch - Dreamers and Angels (1997)
24. The Bravest by Eamonn McGirr - The Bravest (2001)
25. Molly Malone by Various Artists - Dublin Songs (1988)
26. Indian Reels by Mad Pudding - Dirt and Stone (1995)
27. Benbulben of Sligo by Paddy Reilly - Paddy Reilly's Ireland Volume 1 (1986)
28. Lady of Knock by Andy Cooney - It'll Be Me (2010)
29. Skye Boat Song by Moira Kerr - Celtic Soul (2006)
30. Our Heroes by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
31. Kiss me I'm Irish by Gaelic Storm - Bring Yer Wellies (2006)
32. Wild Rover by John Culliton Mahoney - In my Mother's Eyes (2006)
33. Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
34. Dear Old Donegal by Paddy Noonan - Irish Variety Concert (1996)
35. Song For Ireland by Mary Black - Song For Ireland (1998)
36. Home is Where the Heart Is by Daniel O'Donnell - The Boy From Donegal (1984)
37. Sunday, Bloody Sunday/I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by Phil Coulter - Recollections (1993)