CD Received

The Ballads of Archie Thompson by George Murphy and The Black Donnellys (2009)

Genre: Celtic Rock

When did we receive it? Sometime in 2009, I think

First of all, we would like to thank The Black Donnellys management for sending us a copy of The Ballads of Archie Thompson for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. As I'm sure many of you know who work in the radio business, we received this CD with the full expectation of slowly integrating some cuts into our playlists within a few weeks of receiving it. 

This CD was subsequently misplaced for about two years.:) When it was discovered again this week, I have to say that it was like receiving a totally new CD. We have in fact listened to the CD on 12 November and will slowly be working cuts into our playlists as time allows. Please keep an eye on the newly reinstated playlists for cuts by George Murphy and The Black Donnellys from this CD on future shows. :)

CD Received

This is the Moment by Paul Byrom (2011)
Genre:  Celtic, World
When did we receive it? 12 November 2011

First of all, we would like to thank Paul Byrom's management (Paul Byrom was a one time member of Celtic Thunder) for sending us Paul's latest solo CD, This is the Moment for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We have in fact listened to the CD on 12 November and will slowly be working songs into our playlists as time allows. Please keep an eye on the newly reinstated playlists for cuts to be played by Paul Byrom off this and future CDs.

Playlist For 6 November 2011

1. Hello Friend by Tara Shamrock (1997) (Jigs)
2. The Pub With no Beer by Patsy Watchorn (1995) (Pub Song Medley)
3. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (On the One Road)
4. Peace in my Land by Cahal Dunne (1996) (Peace in my Land)
5. Echoes of Ireland by Dominic Kirwan (2003) (Galway Girl)
6. Celtic Woman by Celtic Woman (2005) (Danny Boy)
7. Rolling Home by Tommy Makem (1989) (Waltzing With Bears)
8. Footnotes by Best Foot Forward (1993) (Uncle Nobby's Steamboat)
9. The Best of the Mulligans by The Mulligans (1998) (Day of the Clipper)
10. Like Others Did Before Us by The Makem and Spain Brothers (2006) (Leezie Lindsay)
11. Live by The McKrells (2002) (Get up Jack)
12. Somethin' Fierce by The McKrells (2000) (My Aineen)
13. 25th Anniversary by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (The West's Awake)
14. At Flannery's by The New Barleycorn (1990) (Mam's Lullaby)
15. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Whistling Gypsy)
16. The High Kings by The High Kings (2008) (The Parting Glass)
17. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists (1994) (When Irish Eyes Are Smiling)
18. A Toast to the Irish Colleens by Deirdre Reilly (1999) (Lady of Knock)
19. Dancing the Dublin Reel by Carl Corcoran (1995) (Malachy)
20. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Old Man)
21. Celtic Thunder by Celtic Thunder (2008) (Remember Me)
22. Sing a Powerful Song by The Saw Doctors (1997) (Clare Island)
23. Let's Have a Party! by Dermot O'Brien (1985) (Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman)
24. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (All of the Hard Days Are Gone)
25. Release the Hounds by Hair of the Dog (1997) (MTA)
26. Release the Hounds by Hair of the Dog (1997) (Tim Finnegan's Wake)
27. The High Kings by The High Kings (2008) (Ar Eireann ni Neosainn ce Hi)
28. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (Boolavogue)
29. 25th Anniversary by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (James Connolly)
30. Hello Friend by Tara Shamrock (1997) (The Lighthouse)
31. Fire in the Kitchen by The Chieftains (1998) (Le Lys Vert)
32. Mill Sessions by Glengarry Bhoys (2006) (Alberta)
33. When the Roses Bloom Again by Mary McGonigle (1998) (Sing a Mayo Song)
34. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Town I Loved so Well)
35. Bring Yer Wellies by Gaelic Storm (2006) (Kiss me I'm Irish)
36. Room to Roam by The Waterboys (1990) (The Raggle Taggle Gypsy)

CD Received

Tak' a Dram Afore ye Go by North Sea Gas (2011)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 1 September 2011

First of all, we would like to thank Linda, North Sea Gas' manager, for sending us the band's latest CD for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish' in the coming weeks. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists for us to play songs off this newest CD and others by North Sea Gas on upcoming shows.

Playlist For 26 June 2011

1. Forgiven, Not Forgotten by The Corrs (1995) (Minstrel Boy)
2. Forgiven, Not Forgotten by The Corrs (1995) (Toss the Feathers)
3. Encore: Best of the Irish Descendants Volume 2 by The Irish Descendants (2009) (Irish Rover)
4. Brave Lads All by The Highland Rovers Band (2007) (Freedom)
5. Mother by Isla Grant (2001) (Leaves in the Wind)
6. Footnotes by Best Foot Forward (1993) (Pegin Letir Mor)
7. The Wedding Song Collection by Various Artists (1993) (It's Our Anniversary)
8. The Best of the Mulligans by The Mulligans (1998) (Take me Home)
9. The Morning After by Barleyjuice (2008) (Celtic Girl)
10. Older But no Wiser by The Clancy Brothers (1995) (The Boys of Wexford)
11. A Toast to the Irish Colleens by Deirdre Reilly (1999) (Lady of Knock)
12. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (Star of the County Down)
13. The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem (1996) (Brennan on the Moor)
14. One Drop of Whiskey by The Canny Brothers Band (2010) (Planxty Fanny Power/Give me Your Hand/Tabhair Dom do Lamh)
15. Catskill Fever by Kitty Kelly (2007) (Come by the Hills)
16. Encore: Best of the Irish Descendants Volume 2 by The Irish Descendants (2009) (Mickey Relligan's Pup)
17. The Very Best of Val Doonican by Val Doonican (1998) (Marvelous Toy)
18. 20 Original Greatest Hits by The Dubliners (1978) (Free the People)
19. The Rankin Family by The Rankin Family (1989) (Roving Gypsy Boy)
20. Release the Hounds by Hair of the Dog (1997) (Black Velvet Band)
21. Soldiers and Dreams by Aoife Clancy (2001) (Two Sisters)
22. At Flannery's by The New Barleycorn (1990) (Paddy and the Barrel)
23. A Night at the Pub by Barleyjuice (2008) (Modern Pirates)
24. 50 Irish Sing-a-Longs by The Sean O'Neill Band (1995) (Hills of Kerry/Homes of Donegal/County Mayo)
25. Cave of Gold by Jennifer Licko (1999) (Caledonia)
26. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Town I Loved so Well)
27. Where the New World Meets the Old by Eamonn Ryan (2001) (Hills of Tipperary)
28. Shamrock the Album by Anne Barrett (2003) (Irish Stew)
29. The Morning After by Barleyjuice (2008) (Juice of the Barley)
30. The Best of the Mulligans by The Mulligans (1998) (Morning Glory)
31. Tears and Laughter by The Irish Express (1994) (The Heart Goes On)
32. The Gold and Silver Days by Paddy Reilly (2001) (When New York Was Irish)
33. Ireland's Celtic Heartbeat by The New Barleycorn (1997) (Whiskey on a Sunday)
34. Danny Boy Trilogy by Red Hurley (1997) (Danny, a Peace Trilogy)
35. Songs For a Winter Night by The Foothills Trio (1995) (Lord of the Dance)
36. A Touch of Tranquility by Phil Coulter (1992) (One Day at a Time)
37. The Wedding Song Collection by Various Artists (1995) (The Irish Wedding Song)
38. Shores of America by Celtic Cross (2007) (Those Were the Days)

Playlist For 19 June 2011

1. Fire in the Kitchen by The Chieftains (1998) (Le Lys Vert)
2. Encore: Best of the Irish Descendants Volume 2 by The Irish Descendants (2009) (Useta Love Her)
3. Live! by Roger Whittaker (1989) (The Last Farewell)
4. The New York Showband by The New York Showband (1995) (Medley)
5. When the Pipers Play by Isla St. Clair (1998) (When the Pipers Play)
6. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Old Man)
7. Same Oul' Town by The Saw Doctors (1996) (To Win Just Once)
8. Take me Home by Celtic Thunder (2009) (Appalachian Round Up)
9. A Toast to the Irish Colleens by Deirdre Reilly (1999) (Lady of Knock)
10. Foster and Allen's Ireland by Foster and Allen (1996) (My Father's House)
11. Edinburgh Toon by North Sea Gas (2009) (Edinburgh Toon)
12. Celtic Soul by Moira Kerr (2006) (Flower of Scotland)
13. Paddy Reilly's Ireland Volume 2 by Paddy Reilly (1986) (Enniskillen Dragoons)
14. Galway Shawl by Andy Cooney (2001) (Daughter of Mine)
15. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (Anois Anseo)
16. Recollections by Phil Coulter (1993) (Local Hero)
17. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (Boolavogue)
18. It's About Time by Aoife Clancy (1994) (Roseville Fair)
19. Green and Gold by Barleycorn (2002) (A Place in the Choir)
20. Alive and Live in Ireland by The Elders (2007) (Men of Erin)
21. Galway Shawl by Andy Cooney (2001) (My Rose of Ballinrobe)
22. Cuttin' Loose! by The Whole Shabang (1996) (The Shamrock and the Rose)
23. Release the Hounds by Hair of the Dog (1997) (The Moonshiner)
24. Somethin' Fierce by The McKrells (2000) (All of the Hard Days Are Gone)
25. 20 Original Greatest Hits by The Dubliners (1978) (Farewell to Carlingford)
26. Glencoe Massacre by North Sea Gas (2008) (Lock the Door Lariston)
27. Live: Collector's Edition by Woods Tea Co. (2005) (Daughters and Sons)
28. We're Making Memories by Mac and O' (1997) (In Our Father's Time)
29. The High Kings by The High Kings (2008) (Fields of Glory)
30. The Golden Collection of Irish Music by Various Artists (1994) (My Lovely Rose of Clare)
31. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Town I Loved so Well)
32. Festival of Irish Folk Music by Various Artists (1980) (Irish Soldier Laddie)
33. The Irish Tenors by The Irish Tenors (1999) (Galway Bay)
34. Hello Friend by Tara Shamrock (1997) (The Lighthouse)
35. Emerald Classics by Various Artists (1988) (One Day at a Time)
36. Encore: Best of the Irish Descendants Volume 2 by The Irish Descendants (2009) (Sally Brown)
37. Festival of Irish Folk Music by Various Artists (1980) (Kesh Jig)

Playlist For 12 June 2011

1. Encore: Best of the Irish Descendants Volume 2 by The Irish Descendants (2009) (Providence Reel/Castle Kelly/The Humours of Tulla)
2. It's About Time by Aoife Clancy (1994) (Mantle of Green)
3. 50 Irish Party Songs by The Sean O'Neill Band (1995) (The Nightingale/Moonshine/My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean/Sing, Irishmen, Sing)
4. The Very Best of Val Doonican by Val Doonican (1998) (Paddy McGinty's Goat)
5. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (As I Roved Out)
6. Giant's Dance by Giant's Dance (2011) (Grumpy Old Man Growling Old Woman/Maudabawn Chapel/Tuttle's Reel)
7. Celtic Women by Various Artists (2007) (The Boys of Wexford)
8. Irish Album by The Celtic Tenors (2003) (Mull of Kintyre)
9. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (Sonny)
10. I Just Want to Dance With You by Sheila Noonan (1995) (Singing Bird)
11. The March Ditch by Colum Sands (1991) (The Last House in Our Street)
12. Mother by Isla Grant (2001) (The Ghosts of Culloden)
13. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Old Man)
14. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Katy Daly)
15. Claddagh Road by The Fureys (1995) (Sound of the Thunder)
16. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (Anois Anseo)
17. Room to Roam by The Waterboys (1990) (The Raggle Taggle Gypsy)
18. Live in Concert by Eamonn McGirr (1984) (Sin Ceart)
19. 25th Anniversary by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (Celtic Symphony)
20. Soldiers and Dreams by Aoife Clancy (2001) (Summertime is Coming/O-Ro)
21. Giant's Dance by Giant's Dance (2011) (Rose in the Heather/The Catholic Boy/Scully Casey's/The Tidy Woman)
22. Let's Have a Party! by Dermot O'Brien (1985) (Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman)
23. We Are the Irish Descendants by The Irish Descendants (2004) (The Dublin Reel)
24. The Essential Irish Folk Collection by Various Artists (2003) (The Crack Was Ninety in the Isle of Man)
25. Songs For a Winter Night by The Foothills Trio (1995) (Lord of the Dance)
26. Gifts From a Bard by Danny Quinn (2005) (Fare Thee Well Enniskillen)
27. The High Kings by The High Kings (2008) (Marie's Wedding)
28. The Soldier's Tree by Joe Giltrap (1999) (The Soldier's Tree)
29. The Very Best of Daniel O'Donnell by Daniel O'Donnell (1991) (My Donegal Shore)
30. My Son by Tony Kenny (1991) (Let ye All be Irish Tonight)
31. In Good Company by The Foothills Trio (1994) (The Garden Song)
32. The Wedding Song Collection by Various Artists (1993) (The Only One)
33. Irish Capers by The Go-Lucky Four (1967) (Clare's Dragoons)
34. My Son by Tony Kenny (1991) (The Voyage)
35. The Golden Collection of Irish Music by Various Artists (1994) (My Irish Molly)
36. Craic on the Road by Four to the Bar (1994) (The Strawberry Beds/The Ferryman)