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List Of People From Dundalk
This article provides a non-exhaustive list of notable people born, educated, or prominent in Dundalk, Ireland. The lists are in alphabetical order by surname. Arts and Media * Molly Barton (1861-1949), artist. *Dave Callan, comedian based in Melbourne, Australia. *Paul Vincent Carroll (1900–1968), playwright who founded two theatre groups in Glasgow, Scotland. * Zoë Conway, violinist, trained in both classical music and traditional fiddle-playing. * The Corrs, Celtic folk rock group and family (Andrea, Sharon, Caroline, and Jim Corr). * Nigel Cox, figurative artist. *Maria Doyle-Cuche, singer who represented Ireland in the 1985 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing 6th. *The Flaws, indie rock band. *Catherine Gaskin (1929–2009), romance novelist. *David Keenan, musician. *Nuala Kennedy, composer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. *Jinx Lennon, Musician. *Tómas Mac Anna (1924–2011), Tony Award-winning theatre director and playwright. *Donald Macardle (1900–198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dundalk
Dundalk ( ; ga, Dún Dealgan ), meaning "the fort of Dealgan", is the county town (the administrative centre) of County Louth, Ireland. The town is on the Castletown River, which flows into Dundalk Bay on the east coast of Ireland. It is halfway between Dublin and Belfast, close to the border with Northern Ireland. It is the eighth largest urban area in Ireland, with a population of 39,004 as of the 2016 census. Having been inhabited since the Neolithic period, Dundalk was established as a Norman stronghold in the 12th century following the Norman invasion of Ireland, and became the northernmost outpost of The Pale in the Late Middle Ages. The town came to be nicknamed the "Gap of the North" where the northernmost point of the province of Leinster meets the province of Ulster. The modern street layout dates from the early 18th century and owes its form to James Hamilton (later 1st Earl of Clanbrassil). The legends of the mythical warrior hero Cú Chulainn are set in the d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jinx Lennon
David "Jinx" Lennon (born 20 August 1964 in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland) is an Irish punk and urban poet. As of Sep 2022, he has released 12 albums with songs on a broad range of themes. He uses a rap-like vocal style, in a heavy Dundalk accent. In October 2016, he released two new albums: ''Magic Bullets of Madness to Uplift the Grief Magnets'' and ''Past Pupil Stay Sane''. Lennon says he found himself in a "bind" because he hated the characters he wrote about on a previous album, ''Trauma Themes, Idiot Times'', and that it was too pessimistic. Music Lennon's work has been compared to Mark E. Smith and John Cooper Clarke for the "off-beat genius of his lyrics". Themes which have been explored in his music include childhood, poverty inequality, the Celtic Tiger, domestic violence, mental health, loneliness, the importance of self-love, recession, emigration, anti-Irish sentiment, environmentalism, racism, the 2014 Garda whistleblower scandal, the Lisa Smith case as well as w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish Fiddling
The Celtic fiddle is one of the most important instruments in the traditional repertoire of Celtic music. The fiddle itself is identical to the violin, however it is played differently in widely varying regional styles. In the era of sound recording some regional styles have been transmitted more widely while others have become more uncommon. Contemporary performers Modern performers include: Liz Carroll (All-Ireland Junior and Senior Fiddle Champion); John Carty; Brian Conway; Matt Cranitch; Desi Donnelly; Martin Fay; Frankie Gavin; Cathal Hayden; Kevin Burke; Martin Hayes; Eileen Ivers (9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion); Seán Keane (fiddler); Maurice Lennon; Andy McGann; Sean McGuire; Brendan Mulvihill; Gerry O'Connor; Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh; Tommy Peoples; Bridget Regan; Marie Reilly; Paul Shaughnessy; Sean Smyth; John Sheahan. Sligo fiddlers like James Morrison and Michael Coleman did much to popularise Irish music in the United States in the 1920s. More recentl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerry O'Connor (fiddle Player) , priest and theologian
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Gerry O'Connor may refer to: * Gerry O'Connor (fiddle player), Irish fiddle player * Gerry O'Connor (banjo player), tenor banjo player * Gerry O'Connor (hurling manager) (born 1966), Irish hurling manager and former player See also * Jerry O'Connor (born 1979), Irish hurler * Jerry L. O'Connor (born 1953), Wisconsin state legislator * Jeremy O'Connor (sailor) (born 1955), Zimbabwean Olympic sailor * Gerry Connor (1932–1993), cricketer *Gerald O'Connor (1890–1949), Alberta politician *Jerome Murphy-O'Connor Jerome Murphy-O'Connor (born 10 April 1935, Cork City, Ireland – died 11 November 2013, Jerusalem) was a Dominican priest, a leading authority on St. Paul, and a Professor of New Testament at the École Biblique in Jerusalem, a position tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dónal O'Connor
Dónal O'Connor is an Irish multi-instrumentalist, producer and television presenter from Ravensdale, County Louth, Ireland. He is a member of Belfast-based Irish traditional groups Ulaid & At First Light. Early life O'Connor was born into an Irish-speaking household. His father is fiddler Gerry O'Connor and his mother was singer and flute player Eithne Ní Uallacháin (d. 1999). His maternal grandparents were Pádraig Ó hUallacháin, a teacher, writer and song collector, and Eithne bean Uí Uallacháin. His paternal grandmother was fiddler and fiddle teacher Rose O'Connor. O'Connor is also the nephew of singers Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin and Len Graham. Career 1996–2005: Lá Lugh to festivals O'Connor's first recorded fiddle work appeared on ''Brighid's Kiss'' in 1996, an album by Lá Lugh, his parents' group. That year, the album was voted ''Album of the Year'' by Irish Music Magazine readers. In 2001, O'Connor was invited to join Mike McGoldrick, John McSherry an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Mustard
Just Mustard are an Irish rock band. They formed in Dundalk in County Louth in 2016. Career Their debut album, ''Wednesday'', was released in 2018 through Pizza Pizza Records. Self-produced and recorded by the band in their home studio in Dundalk and in Start Together Studios, Belfast, with recording engineer Chris Ryan, ''Wednesday'' was nominated for the Choice Music Prize in 2018. In 2020, the band signed to Brooklyn-based label Partisan Records, which released their sophomore album, ''Heart Under'', in May 2022. The album peaked at No. 17 in the Irish albums chart and received critical acclaim upon its release. Personnel * Katie Ball (vocals) *David Noonan (guitar/vocals) * Mete Kalyon (guitar) *Rob Clarke (bass) *Shane Maguire (drums) Discography file:Just Mustard at Rough Trade May 2022 (52103517911).jpg, Just Mustard at Rough Trade in May 2022 ;Albums *''Wednesday'' (2018) *''Heart Under'' (2022) ;EPs *''Just Mustard'' (2016) *''Live Session (Park Time Punks KXLU)'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Moore (director)
John Moore (born 1970) is an Irish film director and producer whose credits include the action war film '' Behind Enemy Lines'' and ''A Good Day to Die Hard''. Early life and education Moore was born in Dundalk, Ireland, and attended Dublin Institute of Technology, where he attained a degree in Media Arts. Upon completing his course, Moore genuinely believed that he wouldn't go on to work within the medium of film, but after a few years, that promptly changed. Career After graduating, he wrote and directed a series of short films in Ireland. Several of these shorts have featured on Irish TV networks over the years, and along the way Moore founded an Irish-based production company called Clingfilms. He then went on to direct several commercials, including the launch advertisement for Dreamcast, which 20th Century Fox found so impressive they gave him the $17 million (BTL) budget for '' Behind Enemy Lines''. To date, Moore has made five films for 20th Century Fox: '' Behind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father Ted
''Father Ted'' is a sitcom created by Irish writers Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews (writer), Arthur Mathews and produced by British production company Hat Trick Productions for Channel 4. It aired over three series from 21 April 1995 until 1 May 1998, including a Christmas special, for a total of List of Father Ted episodes, 25 episodes. It aired on Nine Network (series 1) and ABC Television (Australian TV network), ABC Television (series 2 and 3) in Australia, and on TV2 (New Zealand), TV2 in New Zealand. Set on the fictional Craggy Island, a remote location off Ireland's west coast, ''Father Ted'' stars Dermot Morgan as Father Ted Crilly, alongside fellow priests Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon) and Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Dishonourably exiled on the island by Bishop Leonard Brennan (Jim Norton (Irish actor), Jim Norton) for various reasons, the priests live together in the parochial house with their housekeeper Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn). The show subver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naked Camera
''Naked Camera'' is a hidden camera comedy television show which began airing on RTÉ Two in 2005. Set and filmed in the Republic of Ireland (mostly in Dublin), its concept is similar to that of the UK show ''Trigger Happy TV'' or the ascendant candid camera elements of ''The Live Mike''. Comedians PJ Gallagher, Patrick McDonnell, and Maeve Higgins wrote the scripts and portrayed the sketch characters. Produced by Scratch Productions for RTÉ, the third and concluding series aired in February 2007. Character list There follows a list of recurring characters, the most noteworthy of which is Jake Stevens. Other characters appeared occasionally. Crew A crew of five members stayed incognito at all times during filming. Celebrity appearances A number of celebrities made accidental and unsolicited appearances during the third series of ''Naked Camera''. These included the rugby analyst and radio presenter George Hook, the professional taxi person Tommy Gorman, the blues musician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick McDonnell (actor)
Patrick McDonnell is an Irish actor and comedian. He has starred in the RTÉ hidden camera comedy show ''Naked Camera'' and the sketch show ''Stew''. However he is probably best remembered at home and abroad for his role as Eoin McLove in the Channel 4 sitcom ''Father Ted''. Patrick McDonnell is a native of Dromiskin, County Louth. He studied in Dundalk CBS and St Patrick's College, Maynooth holding a master's degree in Irish history. He has played various roles in hit Irish comedy show ''The Savage Eye'', which is written and also co-stars David McSavage. He also is the co-host of the podcastTalking Ted from the HeadStuff Podcast Network". Career * ''Stephanie Knows Who'' (1994) (Short) * ''Father Ted'' (TV series) (1998) * ''Don't Feed the Gondolas'' (TV series) * ''Separation Anxiety'' (2002) * ''Stew'' (TV series) (Various Roles) (2004) * ''Naked Camera'' (TV series) (Producer) (2005–2007) * ''Comedy Showcase'' (TV series) (2007) * ''The Savage Eye'' (Various Roles) ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dawn Martin
Dawn Martin (born 1976 in Dundalk) is an Irish people, Irish singer who represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest, Ireland in the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest. Career and Eurovision Dawn Martin left school at the age of 14 and began working as a hairdresser. Being the eldest of eight children, she helped her parents to raise the family. In 1996 Martin had been asked to sing at a friend's wedding and was persuaded by the band to enter a local talent contest. Although working full-time as a hairdresser, Martin continued singing and became a member of a local cabaret band called Us, who performed at weddings and local pubs. In 1997 Martin appeared on ''George Jones (radio presenter), The George Jones Show'' on BBC Radio Ulster and was heard by Gerry Morgan, who invited Martin to perform his song "Is Always Over Now?". After winning the Irish National heats, she won the right to represent Ireland with "Is Always Over Now?". However this result gained some controversy from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathy Maguire
Cathy Maguire is an accomplished singer, songwriter, model and TV presenter who was born in Dundalk, County Louth, Republic of Ireland, on 11 October 1981. At a young age Maguire became a child star, recording her first album at age twelve. At the request of several listeners, she was invited by Gerry Ryan to perform a live set on his radio program, an opportunity that sparked a career that included numerous TV appearances and production of three albums by the time she was 17. Education Maguire attended Redeemer Girls Primary School in Dundalk, County Louth, the school which the three sisters of the internationally renowned band The Corrs attended. She then attended Dun Lughaidh Secondary School, an all-girls Catholic school also attended by The Corr sisters. After her college education, Maguire moved to the United States and went to work in Nashville as a songwriter. She released an album entitled ''Portrait'' on 17 April 2009, which was reviewed favorably by critics with ''Hot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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