CD Received

Story Girl by The Gothard Sisters (2011)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 31 December 2011

First of all, we would like to thank Greta Gothard, the eldest Gothard Sister for sending us their two latest CDs for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We would also like to thank Michael, a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' and a good friend of ours for turning us on in the first place to The Gothard Sisters who are based in Seattle, Washington.

CD Received

Christmas by The Gothard Sisters (2010)
Genre: Celtic, Holiday
When did we receive it? 31 December 2011

First of all, we would like to thank Greta Gothard, the eldest Gothard Sister for sending us their two latest CDs for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We would also like to thank Michael, a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' and a good friend of ours for turning us on in the first place to The Gothard Sisters who are based in Seattle, Washington.

Playlist For 25 December 2011

1. Fingers of Fun by More Power to Your Elbow (1996) (Bodhran Beat)
2. Childhood Memories by Isla Grant (2002) (The Day That Christ Was Born)
3. Celtic Christmas by Tom Comerford (2001) (Merry Christmas Everyone)
4. Home For Christmas by The Irish Tenors (1999) (O Holy Night)
5. Live at Sky Heart by The Intermountain Trio (2010) (May the Light of Love)
6. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Scarlet Ribbons)
7. Christmas by The Irish Tenors (2009) (Fairytale of New York)
8. Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland by Paddy Noonan (1977) (Christmas in Killarney)
9. Irish Christmas by The Five Fifths (2005) (The Holly and the Ivy)
10. Celtic Christmas: A Windham Hill Sampler by Various Artists (1995) (Galician Carol)
11. Come Home to Ireland For Christmas by Tony Kenny (1996) (Come Home to Ireland For Christmas)
12. Winter, Fire and Snow: A Celtic Christmas by Maire McVicker (1999) (Christmas Pipes)
13. Act Two by Celtic Thunder (2008) (Christmas 1915)
14. The Gift by Susan Boyle (2010) (O Come All ye Faithful)
15. Recollections by Phil Coulter (1993) (Local Hero)
16. Frank Kelly's Christmas Countdown by Frank Kelly (1995) (Christmas Countdown)
17. Winter, Fire and Snow: A Celtic Christmas by Maire McVicker (1999) (The Greatest Gift of All)
18. The Magic of Christmas by Andy Cooney (2010) (Little Drummer Boy)
19. The Gift by Susan Boyle (2010) (Away in a Manger)
20. Tend the Fire: Christmas With the Coyotes by Coyote Run (2006) (Christmas in the Trenches/Silent Night)
21. The Bells of Dublin by The Chieftains (1991) (St. Stephen's Day Murders)
22. Come Home to Ireland For Christmas by Tony Kenny (1996) (Mrs. Fogarty's Christmas Cake)
23. Christmas by The Irish Tenors (2009) (I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day)
24. Frank Kelly's Christmas Countdown by Frank Kelly (1996) (Star)
25. Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland by Paddy Noonan (1977) (Christmas Eve in Ireland)
26. Winter, Fire and Snow: A Celtic Christmas by Maire McVicker (1999) (Oiche Chuin/Silent Night)
27. Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland by Paddy Noonan (1977) (The Wren Song/St. Stephen's Jig)
28. Celtic Christmas by Tom Comerford (2001) (Santa and Rudolph)
29. ASCAP Presents Holiday by Various Artists (1999) (I'll be Home For Christmas)
30. The Very Best of Cahal Dunne by Cahal Dunne (2003) (Two Little Boys)
31. Come Home to Ireland For Christmas by Tony Kenny (1996) (That Time of Year)
32. Childhood Memories by Isla Grant (2002) (United we Conquer)
33. Riverdance: Music From the Show by Bill Whelan (1996) (Riverdance Remix)
34. Act Two by Celtic Thunder (2008) (Raggle Taggle Gypsy)
35. Home For Christmas by The Irish Tenors (1999) (Good King Wenceslas/Angels we Have Heard on High/Ding Dong Merrily on High)
36. Celtic Christmas by Tom Comerford (2001) (Jingle Bells Ceili)
37. The Beauty of my Home by Isla Grant (2003) (Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
38. Frank Kelly's Christmas Countdown by Frank Kelly (1996) (Old Christmas Dinner)
39. A Christmas Celebration by Celtic Woman (2006) (Let it Snow)
40. Songs For a Winter Night by The Foothills Trio (1995) (Mary's Boychild)
41. Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland by Paddy Noonan (1977) (Wind in the Willows)
42. To Shorten the Winter: An Irish Christmas With Tommy Sands by Tommy Sands (2001) (The Bushes of Jerusalem)
43. Irish Christmas by The Five Fifths (2005) (Deck the Halls)
44. Christmas Eve: A Special Night in Ireland by Various Artists (2003) (Children's Winter)
45. Highland Christmas by The McCallans (2004) (Once in Royal David's City/Frost on the Holly Bush/The Elf in the Jar)
46. The Bells of Dublin by The Chieftains (1991) (O the Holly She Bears a Berry)
47. The Gift by Susan Boyle (2010) (The First Noel)
48. Highland Christmas by The McCallans (2004) (Celtic Christmas Carol)
49. Remember Me by The Celtic Tenors (2006) (Danny Boy)
50. The Collection by Clannad (1997) (Closer to Your Heart)
51. Paddy Noonan's Christmas Time in Ireland by Paddy Noonan (1977) (Christmas in Kerry Long Ago)
52. Celtic Christmas by Tom Comerford (2001) (Christmas Peace)  

CD Received

Celtic Christmas: A Windham Hill Sampler by Various Artists (1995)
Genre: Holiday, World
When did we receive it? Sometime in 1995, I think as a Christmas present

First of all, we would like to thank our station manager, John Kelly, for sending us a copy of this Christmas CD for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We have just listened to this CD today, to get in the mood for our Christmas show tomorrow. We had secreted this CD away for years and just found it today.

Please keep an eye on the newly reinstated playlists for cuts from this CD to be played on future programs. :)

CD Received

Christmas by The Irish Tenors (2009)
Genre: World, Holiday
When did we receive it? Sometime in 2009, I think.

First of all, we would like to thank the management of The Irish Tenors for sending us a copy of this CD for airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We have tried to play it often ever since we received it. We generally try to warm it up from the first week of December. Please keep an eye open for our newly reinstated playlists and we may play some cuts from this CD tomorrow.

CD Received

A Little Peace by Maryanne Kerr (2011)
Genre: Folk
When did we receive it? 23 December 2011

First of all, we would like to thank Irish singer Maryanne Kerr - who just happens to be my aunt - for sending us a copy of her lovely CD, A Little Peace for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We haven't actually listened to this CD yet, but certainly look forward to hearing it as soon as possible. Please continue to peruse our newly reinstated playlists for cuts from this and other CDs by Maryanne Kerr in future shows.

CD Received

The Gift by Susan Boyle (2010)
Genre: World, Holiday
When did we receive it? 20 December 2011

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and faithful listener, Sheila, for sending us a copy of Susan Boyle's Christmas CD for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We haven't actually listened to this CD yet, but certainly look forward to hearing it as soon as possible. Please continue to peruse our newly reinstated playlists for cuts from this and other CDs by Susan Boyle in future shows.