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T.R. Dallas
Tom Allen (born 21 October 1949), known professionally as T.R. Dallas, is a country and Irish singer and former Fianna Fáil member of Westmeath County Council. Born in Mount Temple, County Westmeath, Tom Allen is the brother of Tony Allen of the folk duo Foster and Allen. Tom worked in motor maintenance and sales, and started his showband singing career in 1970 with the Finnavons Showband, previously fronted by Gerry Black. A few years later he joined the Sailors Showband, and got his break in 1978 replacing John Glenn in The Mainliners, the backing band for Big Tom. In June 1980, Allen exploited the hype around the ''Dallas'' soap opera's " Who shot J.R.?" summer cliffhanger by adopting the name "T.R. Dallas" to release the novelty record "Who Shot J.R. Ewing?" which reached number 10 in the Irish Singles Chart. Later that year his cover version of Mac Davis' " It's Hard to Be Humble" reached number 6 in the Irish charts. He continued to tour Ireland and the UK in the 1980s a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Temple, County Westmeath
Mount Temple () is a village in County Westmeath in Ireland, about 6.5 km northwest of Moate. It is noted for its golf course of the same name. It was historically called ''Ballyloughloe''. Mount Temple and its 'sister' village, Baylin (or Baelin), form the only two in the parish of ''Ballyloughloe'' (often referred to as Caulry or Mount Temple). History In ancient times, the locality of Mount Temple and its Hinterland formed part of the kingdom of the Ard Rí of Uisneach at Killare. The area of South Westmeath and Longford was conquered by Niall of the Nine Hostages circa 400AD and formed the Kingdom of Teathbha (anglicized Teffia). An area roughly the present-day parish of ''Ballyloughloe'' was granted to his son, Maine and was known as the Calraighre an Chalaidh, hence the name Caulry. It was ruled by Maine’s descendants for the next 1200 years. They were the MacAmhalgaidhe (Englished as ''Magawley'' or sometimes ''McAuley'') and were referred as the Lords of Carle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Hard To Be Humble
"It's Hard to be Humble" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Mac Davis from his LP, ''Hard To Be Humble''. It became an international hit in the spring of 1980. A version by T.R. Dallas became a Top 20 hit in Ireland during the fall of the year. The song was covered by Rolf Harris in 1980 and Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American country musician. The critical success of the album ''Shotgun Willie'' (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of ''Red Headed Stranger'' (1975) and '' Stardust'' (197 ... in 2019. The song was additionally covered in Dutch in 1981 by Peter Blanker under the name of "'t Is moeilijk bescheiden te blijven", which became a top 10 hit in the Netherlands, and in German (by Peter Petrel) under the title "Ich bin viel zu bescheiden". Chart history Weekly charts ;T.R. Dallas cover Year-end charts Certifications References External links * * 1980 song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish Country Singers
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The Rose Of Mooncoin
The Rose of Mooncoin is a ballad written in the 19th century by local schoolteacher and poet Watt Murphy,who was catholic , who met and gradually fell in love with a local Protestant girl called Elizabeth, also known as Molly, and set in Mooncoin, Ireland. Elizabeth was just 20 years old, and Watt was then 56, but the difference in age was of no consequence to either of them. Both were intellectuals, and they would often stroll along the banks of the River Suir, composing and reciting poetry. However, Elizabeth's father, who was the local vicar, did not approve of their relationship, and she was sent away to England. Watt was brokenhearted at the loss of his beloved lady, and wrote this song in her memory. It has been recorded by, amongst others, Marika, Anna McGoldrick, Daniel O'Donnell, Paddy Reilly, Patsy Watchorn, Phil Coulter, Johnny McEvoy and The Wolfe Tones The Wolfe Tones are an Irish rebel music band that incorporate Irish traditional music in their songs. Formed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Gonna Hire A Wino (to Decorate Our Home)
"I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home" is a song written by Dewayne Blackwell, and recorded by American country music artist David Frizzell. It was released in April 1982 as the first single from the album ''The Family's Fine, But This One's All Mine''. The song was Frizzell's only number one on the country chart as a solo artist. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of 14 weeks in country music's top 40. Along with reaching No. 3 on the magazine's Top Country Tracks chart, the song unexpectedly became a mainstream pop hit in Canada, peaking at No. 20 on the RPM Top Singles chart. Content The song talks of a wife who grows tired of her husband's barhopping (and spending his entire paycheck doing so). She then comes up with a unique plan – she decides to redecorate their house into a bar, and play the part of bartender/waitress as an inducement to get her husband to stay at home (and possibly bring his friends along with him, so they can spen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Pub With No Beer
"A Pub with No Beer" is the title of a humorous country song made famous by country singers Slim Dusty (in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States) and Bobbejaan Schoepen (in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria). Gordon Parsons wrote and arranged the song about his local pub at Taylors Arm, New South Wales, adapted from Irish poet Dan Sheahan's original poem "A Pub Without Beer" about the Day Dawn Hotel in Ingham, North Queensland, now known as Lees Hotel, Ingham, Queensland. The song gently explores the "devastation" caused to a pub and its community when its beer supply is interrupted. The song was first performed in public by Gordon Parsons in 1954 at the 50th birthday of George Thomas, a resident of Creek Ridge Road, Glossodia (near Windsor in Sydney). It was performed with an extra verse that was dropped from Slim Dusty's recorded version, because it contained elements of blue humour. In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Hard To Be Humble
"It's Hard to be Humble" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Mac Davis from his LP, ''Hard To Be Humble''. It became an international hit in the spring of 1980. A version by T.R. Dallas became a Top 20 hit in Ireland during the fall of the year. The song was covered by Rolf Harris in 1980 and Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American country musician. The critical success of the album ''Shotgun Willie'' (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of ''Red Headed Stranger'' (1975) and '' Stardust'' (197 ... in 2019. The song was additionally covered in Dutch in 1981 by Peter Blanker under the name of "'t Is moeilijk bescheiden te blijven", which became a top 10 hit in the Netherlands, and in German (by Peter Petrel) under the title "Ich bin viel zu bescheiden". Chart history Weekly charts ;T.R. Dallas cover Year-end charts Certifications References External links * * 1980 song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Recall A Gypsy Woman
"I Recall a Gypsy Woman" is a song written by Bob McDill and Allen Reynolds, and originally recorded by Don Williams in 1973. In 1976, at the height of the country and western boom in Britain, his version charted at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, the best position for Williams on this chart. The song was previously the B-side of Williams' 1973 single "Atta Way to Go", which peaked at number 13 on the Hot Country Songs chart in 1973. Cover versions In 1973, country singer Tommy Cash, the younger brother of Johnny Cash recorded his cover version of the song as a non-album release. It reached number 16 on the US ''Billboard'' Country chart. In 1975, Waylon Jennings covered it in his album '' Dreaming My Dreams''. In 1977, Doc Watson interpreted the song with his version being the opening track of the album '' Lonesome Road'' jointly released by Doc Watson and guitarist Merle Watson. In 1977, Berni Flint covered it. It was a track from his 1977 album ''I Don't Want to Put a H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wouldn't Want To Live If You Didn't Love Me
"I Wouldn't Want to Live If You Didn't Love Me" is a song written by Al Turney, and recorded by American country music artist Don Williams. It was released in June 1974 as the first single from the album '' Don Williams Vol. III''. The song was Williams' sixth release as a solo artist and his first of twenty-one number ones on the country singles chart in ''Billboard'' Magazine. The single spent one week at the top and total of twelve weeks on the chart. The song also became the first No. 1 hit for producer Allen Reynolds. In the years since, Reynolds produced many No. 1 hits for artists like Crystal Gayle, Dickey Lee, Kathy Mattea and The O'Kanes The O'Kanes were an American country music duo composed of Jamie O'Hara and Kieran Kane, both vocalists and guitarists. Active between 1986 and 1990, the duo recorded three albums for Columbia Records and charted seven singles on the '' Billboar ..., but during the 1990s became most associated with producing the hits of Garth Broo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Westmeath County Council Election
An election to Westmeath County Council took place on 23 May 2014 as part of that year's Irish local elections. 20 councillors were elected from three electoral divisions by PR-STV voting for a five-year term of office, a reduction of 3 seats compared to 2009. In addition Athlone Town Council and Mullingar Town Council were both abolished. Fianna Fáil emerged as the largest party after the elections as both Government parties suffered at the polls. Labour lost 2 thirds of their Councillors being reduced to just 2 seats while Fine Gael also lost 3 seats. Sinn Féin won seats on the Council for the first time, 3 in total, and were joined by 2 Independents. Results by party Results by Electoral Area Athlone Mullingar-Coole Mullingar-Kilbeggan References Changes since 2014 *† Athlone Independent Cllr Kevin (Boxer) Moran was elected as a TD for Longford-Westmeath at the Irish general election, 2016. Ailish McManus was co- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 Westmeath County Council Election ...
An election to Westmeath County Council took place on 10 June 1999 as part of that year's Irish local elections. 23 councillors were elected from five local electoral areas for a five-year term of office on the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (PR-STV). Results by party Results by local electoral area Athlone Coole Kilbeggan Mullingar East Mullingar West External links Official website {{1999 Irish local elections 1999 Irish local elections 1999 File:1999 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The funeral procession of King Hussein of Jordan in Amman; the 1999 İzmit earthquake kills over 17,000 people in Turkey; the Columbine High School massacre, one of the first major school shootin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
