Best Gerard McLean Podcasts (2024)

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (70) 1:00:43

5d ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Welcome to my 70th New York Irish Hour. It's been great getting to know so many great artists in the Irish Music world from Ireland, the UK, Canada and the US. Enjoy! Part 1: Celtic Thunder, Lorraine McCauley , Andy Cooney , Jim McCann, Nathan Carter Part 2: Michael English, Don Stiffe w/ Sharon Shannon (Latest Release), Aiofe Scott (Seamus Pick), …

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (69). Featuring an Interview with Padraig Allen of The McLean Avenue Band 1:01:17

22d ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Hello All, I hope this email finds you in good form. Enjoy my 69th New York Irish Music Hour! I'm off to Italy on Monday! So looking forward to it! Andy Part 1: Mike Denver, Billy Keenan, The Rosney Family (New Single), One For The Road (New Single), Me! Part 2: McLean Avenue Band, Padraig Allen Interview, McLean Avenue Band, Padraig Allen Intervie…

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Andy Cooney's NY Irish Hour (68) 55:43

1M ago55:43

55:43

Hello Friends, I'm happy to bring you my latest New York Irish Music Hour! The great music from Ireland just keeps coming. A special welcome and thanks to our 2 new sponsors, Connolly Station Irish Pub Restaurant in Malverne NY and IrishCentral.com. Special thanks to all our sponsors including Irish Music Magazine, Irish Examiner USA and Tourism Ir…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (67) Interview with Mairead Carlin of Celtic Woman 1:01:12

2M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Hi Friends, My latest New Irish Music Hour is now ready to enjoy. New stuff keeping coming out! I was able to catch up with Mairead Carlin from Celtic Woman for a fabulous interview in Part 2. Andy Part 1: The Tumbling Paddies (New Single), Mike Denver (New Album Release), Lee Matthews, Erin's Fury (New Single) Me! Part 2: Mairead Carlin (3 tracks …

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (66) 59:37

2M ago59:37

59:37

Hello Friends, I can't believe it! Season 4 of The NY Irish Music Hour! The great music of Ireland just keeps coming. Special thanks to our Sponsors, Tourism Ireland, Irish Music Magazine and The Irish Examiner USA. Enjoy! Part 1: Patrick Feeney (New Single), Olivia Douglas (New Single), Ciaran Rosney (New Single), Aoife Duignan, (New Artist & New …

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (65) Interview with Susan & Gerard 59:23

7M ago59:23

59:23

Hi Friends, Season 3 brought some great new songs and recordings in 2023. I hope you enjoyed the shows this year! I will now take a break for all of our Christmas Tour Dates and come back for Season 4 in mid February. I wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving and a Blessed Christmas Season... Andy Part 1: Louise Morrissey along with Molly O…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (64) 1:01:08

8M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Dear Friends, My apologies for the delay in getting out my 64th New York Irish Hour. Enjoy! Andy Part 1 The Tumbling Paddies, The Murphy's & Michael English (Latest Single), Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfetones, Screaming Orphans (New Release) Me (my latest album release) Part 2 Liam Clancy & Tommy Makem, The High Kings, Mick Thomas (Comedy Relief…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (63) 58:25

9M ago58:25

58:25

Hello Friends, My God there were so many new releases in Ireland this past week. I couldn't possibly play them all. I did feature a surprise recording at the end of the show you don't want to miss! Andy Part 1 Bernie Heaney, Kendel Moody (New Single), Tony Allen (New Single), The Murphy's (Latest Album track), Dee Reilly and Yours Truly (1990 recor…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (62) 58:12

10M ago58:12

58:12

Hi Friends, So many new releases this week in the Irish Music World! Also a celebration tribute in Part 2 to my daughter Shannon who is getting married on September 15th! Enjoy... Andy Cooney Part 1: Sean Wilson & Tony Mac, Sean Magee (New Single), Siobhan Miller, Sean Keane & Ann Jimi Jini (New Single), Trad Lib (New Single) Part 2: Nathan Carter,…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (61) 59:38

10M ago59:38

59:38

Hello Friends... It was my pleasure putting together the 61st New York Irish Hour... Enjoy... Andy Part 1: Patrick Feeney (Latest Release), The Murphys (Latest Release), Carroll Brown, Tommy Flemming, Me (Latest Release) Part 2: The Kilkennys (Latest Release), Simon Casey, Johnny Brady & Pauric Mahon of All Folked Up (New Single), Olivia Douglas, J…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (60) 58:25

11M ago58:25

58:25

Hello Friends, Welcome to my 60th New York irish Music Hour! We have a fabulous show for you with new releases from The Murphy's with Michael English, Ciaran Cooney, CEOL and Barry Doyle who's new to the NY Irish Music Hour. I also feature a track from talented duo from our NY Irish Scene back in the 1990's and finish our show with a tribute to Sin…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (59) 54:17

11M ago54:17

54:17

Hi Folks, I'm emailing you from Alaska aboard The Majestic Princess ! We are having a great time and fabulous weather too! I was able to record Episode 59 of The NY Irish Hour. So many new recordings out. Enjoy! Part 1: Brandon McPhee with Foster & Allen (New Single), The High Kings (New Release), Tiny Green Island (Debut Single), Screaming Orphans…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (58) The Billy Keenan Story, The Road to Resilience 59:53

12M ago59:53

59:53

Hello Friends, It gives me my greatest pleasure to bring you my 58th New York Irish Hour. It's been a quiet couple of weeks concerning new recordings so I decided to feature an Irish Musician from NY Billy Keenan. Billy performed in the NY Irish Music scene from the mid 1980s until his most unfortunate surfing accident in 2013 that left him paralyz…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (57) Interview with Ronan Tynan (Part 3) 57:54

12M ago57:54

57:54

Hello Friends, I'm delighted to present to you my 57th New York Irish Music Hour. So many new releases came out in Ireland in June. I will continue to bring them to you as new recordings come out. Part 2 features the conclusion of my interview with Ronan Tynan. I also featured Ronan performing live at The National Catherdral in Washington for Presi…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (56) Interview with Ronan Tynan (Part 2) 58:46

1y ago58:46

58:46

Hello Friends, I am so delighted to bring you my 56th New York Irish Music Hour! Lot's of brand new releases this episode and Part 3 of my interview with Ronan Tynan. Enjoy! Andy Part 1: Olivia Douglas (latest release), Stuart Moyles, The Murphy's (new single), Marc Roberts (new single), ME!!! Part 2: David James, Ronan Tynan (Interview), Ronan Tyn…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (55) Interview with Ronan Tynan (Part 1) 59:48

1y ago59:48

59:48

Hello Friends, I hope you enjoy my 55th New York Irish Hour. There were so many new releases in the last 2 weeks. In Part 2 Ronan Tynan joins me for a fabulous interview. Enjoy! Part 1 Patrick Feeney (latest release), Screaming Orphans, Paul McNeilly (new single), The Murphy's (new single), Me (latest album) Part 2 Ronan Tynan, Ronan Tynan Intervie…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (54) Interview with Roisin Clancy 1:00:29

1y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Hello Friends, I'm very excited to announce that Tourism Ireland has signed on for another year to support the The New York Irish Hour! We have a great show for you that will feature some of our Performers that will be at The East Durham Irish Festival. There are also new releases from Patrick Feeney and Des Willoughby. In Part 2, I had a chance to…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (53) Interview with Geraldine & Adrian Noonan from Knockcranny Hotel. Westport Ireland 1:01:04

1y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Hello Friends, I really enjoyed putting this show together. I've included some of the big boys on the Irish Scene, Nathan Carter, Celtic Thunder, and Derek Ryan and received a new release from 2 teenagers, Molly & Maisie O'Reilly! You'll enjoy an interview from Geraldine & Adrian Noonan who built a beautiful oasis in Westport Co Mayo and a special …

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (52) Interview with Ciara Fox 1:02:03

1y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Hi Friends, Enjoy my latest NY Irish Hour! There were so many new releases these past 2 weeks and new artists to our show! All the Best! Andy Part 1: Susan Wendelken (NEW), Declan Aungier (NEW), Louise Morrissey (NEW), The Wolfe Tones (Classic), ME (latest) Part 2: Caira Fox, (Latest), Ciara Fox Interview, Caira Fox (Latest), The Mary Wallopers (Se…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (51) 59:09

1+ y ago59:09

59:09

Hi Friends, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Let’s celebrate this great day for the Irish by cranking up The New York Irish Hour! In this 51st episode I’ve featured the some of the most epic Irish recordings in history. Part 1: Ruby Murray, Mike Denver, The Clancy Brothers, The Irish Rovers, Me! Part 2: The Young Wolfe Tones, Jim McCann, Luke Kelly & The D…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (50) Interview with The Screaming Orphans 58:30

1+ y ago58:30

58:30

Hello Friends, I'm elated to bring you my 50th New York Irish Music Hour! It's been an amazing journey and I thank you for being there with me. When I started this Music Podcast, I had no idea how much great Irish music was out there. As a recording artists, I was guilty of not looking beyond my music and what I was doing. Getting to know some of t…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (49) Interview with Mick O'Brien of The Druids 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Hi Friends, Please enjoy my 49th New York Irish Music Hour! This episode I'm featuring Gerry Guthrie, new to the Show with a great new song. I also caught up with Mick O'Brien from Ireland's leading Ballad band, The Druids on my Cruise of Irish Stars. Just a fabulous interview and featured some their great recordings. I also played the talented Cah…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (48) Interview with Jim Flynn from The Galway Distillery 59:59

1+ y ago59:59

59:59

Hello Friends, I am delighted to be back and bring you Season 3 of The New York Irish Hour! In this episode I will feature some new single releases from Mike Denver, The Byrne Brothers and Yours Truly! I also had a great interview with Jim Flynn from The Galway Distillery and featured tracks from our own Celtic Cross & Dee Reilly. Enjoy! Andy Coone…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (47) Interview with songwriter Brendan Graham 59:45

1+ y ago59:45

59:45

Hello Friends, I hope all is well. Season 2 of the New York Irish Hour has come to a close. It was a great season with lot's brand new recordings coming out of Ireland. Special thanks to our sponsors, The Irish Examiner, Irish Music Magazine and Tourism Ireland who sponsored my trip to Ireland in August to record all of those fabulous interviews. I…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (46) Interview with Irish Folk Singer Sean Keane 58:27

1+ y ago58:27

58:27

Hello Friends, Welcome to Episode 46 of The New York Irish Hour. I'll be featuring new releases from Nathan Carter and a new artist to the show, Liam Kelly from County Tyrone. I'll be going back to New York in the 1970s with the talented Mary O'Dowd and Marie Frances. The highlight is in Part 2 where I caught up with Sean Keane with great interview…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (45) Interview with performer Hank Wedel 55:08

1+ y ago55:08

55:08

Hi Friends, I'm coming to you from Avignon France aboard the Scenic Sapphire Long Ship on the River Rhone with my 45th Episode of the NY Irish Hour. We are having a fabulous trip with The New York Tenors. On this Episode I'm featuring some great Irish Music recordings from Derek Ryan, The Willoughby Brothers and the Screaming Orphans. I also had a …

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (44) TR Dallas Interview & Interview with performer Cahal Dunne 59:51

1+ y ago59:51

59:51

Hi Friends, It's with great pleasure I give you Episode 44 of The New York Irish Hour. In Part One I feature a talented performer Hank Wedel who is out from Ireland at the moment doing some tour dates around the US. In Part 2 I feature an interview with Cahal Dunne on the release of his book Athenry. In Part 3 I caught up with my friend TR Dallas w…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (43) Interview with musician Matt Molloy 55:35

1+ y ago55:35

55:35

Hi Friends, I'm in Ireland at the moment with my Musical Tour Of Ireland. I did manage to find time to bring you Episode 43 of The New YorK Irish Hour. I was in Westport County Mayo this trip and I managed to catch up with Matt Malloy from The Chieftains. This great interview is featured on today's show. There are new singles out by All Folked Up a…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (42) Interview with the Matchmaker Willie Daly 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Hi Friends, I'm happy to bring you Episode 42 of the New York Irish Hour. We'll feature new releases from Mike Denver & Patrick Feeney. We also welcome new artists to the show, Kitty Kelly and Michelle Gahan. I will do a tribute to Mick Maloney in Part 3. While I was in Ireland last month, I went to Lisdoonvarna and caught up with the Matchmaker Wi…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (41) Interview with Daniel O'Donnell 59:55

2y ago59:55

59:55

Hi Friends, I hope you enjoy Episode 41. I'm especially excited about this show because it will feature my interview with Daniel O'Donnell in Part 2. He was just fabulous to be with. You'll also enjoy some new artists to the NY Irish Hour, Marion Waldron, Austral, Philomena Begley, Tide Lines and Deirdre Masterson. Also a brand new single from Ciar…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (40) Nathan Carter Interview 1:01:41

2y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Hi Friends, Wow... My 40th New York Irish Hour... I hope you have been enjoying my shows. Lot's of cool stuff in this show. I got the chance to interview Ireland's brightest and biggest star, Nathan Carter in Enniskillen while I was recently in Ireland. He's a fine young gentleman and I know you'll enjoy the chat we had together. Enjoy the Program!…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (39) Louise Morrissey Interview also Interview with Jillian O'Brien & Eric Lawlor about the shooting of the film Braveheart in Trim Co Kildare 59:52

2y ago59:52

59:52

Hello Everyone, Forgive me for the delay in getting Episode 39 to you. It was a busy week in Ireland and I finally found time to put put it together, I am in Ireland sponsored by Tourism Ireland doing interviews with my musical friends and people from places of interest. In this episode I interviewed the talented recording artist Louise Morrissey f…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (38) 58:50

2y ago58:50

58:50

Hi Friends, I hope you enjoy this New York Irish Hour. We've got Nathan Carter's new single. The Saw Doctors make their debut in Episode 38. Also the Seamus pick this episode is just insane. Andy Part 1: Nathan Carter (New Single), Paul Kelly (Hit Release), The Murphy's, Patrick Feeney, ME! Part 2: The Willoughby Brothers, Louise Morrissey (Latest …

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (37) 1:00:10

2y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Dear Friends, My God what a week of new releases in Ireland. You'll enjoy three artists new to the NY Irish Hour, Sabrina Fallon from Portumna, County Galway, Shannen Carroll from County Meath and Pat Mulchrone from Westport County Mayo. I also have a new single out called Keep the Tradition Alive and my dear friend Louise Morrissey has a new song …

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (36) 59:30

2y ago59:30

59:30

Hello Friends, It's been a busy couple of weeks with new releases and new artists to introduce. I really enjoyed putting together episode 36! Andy Part 1: Stuart Moyles, Paul Kelly (New Single), Muriel O'Connor, Nathan Carter (Latest release) ME (new single) Part 2: Dubliners, Hal Roach (Comedy relief), Theresa Rodgers, Danny Byrne Band (New Single…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (35) 1:00:52

2y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Hi Friends, I hope you enjoy Episode 35! Andy Part 1: Derek Ryan, Mike Denver, Screaming Orphans, Andy Cooney (Me! New Album) Part 2: Olivia Douglas, Cherish The Ladies with Vince Gill, Erin's Pride, Lisa McHugh with Malachi Cush, Drops of Green (Seamus Pick), Sinead Black (Latest release) Part 3: John McDermott, Andy Cooney with Larry Gatlin & Ron…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (34) 53:52

2y ago53:52

53:52

Hi Friends, I hope you enjoy the 34th New York Irish Hour! I featured another track from Ciara Fox. She's just angelic. Last weekend was 45th The East Durham Irish Festival and it was a blast.. One of the Bands that really lit the place up was Get Up Jack from Albany NY. I played a lively track from them. I also played a track from my dear friend f…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (33) 1:00:00

2y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Hi Friends, I'm in Galway City with my Musical Tour of Ireland. I'm doing my show from the beautiful Hardiman Hotel, formally the Great Southern Hotel in Eire Square, City Centre. My 33rd NY Irish Hour will feature some new Artists and some of our stars on the 45th East Durham Irish Festival. Enjoy! Part 1 Derek Ryan, Ciara Fox (New Release), Micha…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (32) 58:09

2y ago58:09

58:09

I hope you enjoy my latest New York Irish Hour. I'll be playing new singles from Louise Morrissey, Olivia Douglas and Nathan Carter. I'll also feature performers from The 45th East Durham Irish Festival, The Diddley Idols, The Young Dubliners, The Young Wolfe Tones and a couple of my own. We'll be featuring some new artist to the New York Irish Hou…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (31) 53:27

2y ago53:27

53:27

Hi Friends, I hope you enjoy my latest show. Just a nice mix of music this episode. The Mahers, a family from CO Kildare will be featured with a new song written by Brendan Graham as we recognize "Earth Day". Aoife Clancy will make her debut on The NY Irish Hour. Olivia Douglas from Tipperary has done a fresh version of a Bing Crosby classic. Wewil…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (30) 57:30

2y ago57:30

57:30

Hi Friends, My 30th show will feature some of the artists that will be performing at this year's East Durham Irish Festival taking place on Memorial Day Weekend 2022 in the Catskill Mountains in upstate NY. Our Seamus Pick will feature a Band from County Tyrone call The Logues. I was browsing YouTube this week and I came across a live performance i…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (29) 55:27

2y ago55:27

55:27

Hello Friends, I hope you're enjoying Season 2 so far. Lots of great Irish Music coming out every week! Enjoy new singles from Donegal girl Sinead Black, Bernie Heaney & PJ Murrihy & Sabrina Fallon. Also there are new album releases from Mike Denver, Derek Ryan & Alastair Coyles, Seamus Balfe has a great pick with Scottish artist Kevin McKidd with …

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (28) 46:56

2+ y ago46:56

46:56

This is the St. Patrick's Day episode of Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour! Part 1 Ruby Murray, Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones, The Murphy's & David James Part 2 The Clancy Brothers, The Willoughby Brothers, Andreas Durkin & Andy Cooney Part 3 Derek Ryan, The Wolf Tones, Martin Flynn & Nathan Carter with The High Kings Support the Show. S…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (27) 58:09

2+ y ago58:09

58:09

Season 2, Episode 27 is up and ready for ears! I’m featuring a couple of new bands I came across, Ceol and Claddagh Folk! My new Album is just out as you know and I will feature 2 more tracks from it. Seamus Balfe has picked a track from a band called Scythian. They are 1st generation Ukrainian lads that play Celtic music and they do it pretty well…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (26) 59:00

2+ y ago59:00

59:00

Season 2 kicks off with some new releases from Angela Reid from Omagh, CO Tyrone and New York Irish Girl, Cheryl Anne McCullagh. My new Album, Take Her In Your Arms will be released March 4, 2022. I'll be featuring the title track and a tune written by New York Irishman, Tommy Mulvihill about growing up on an Irish neighborhood in the Bronx in the …

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (25) Interview with Denise Deegan (Aimee Alexander) about her top selling book on Amazon "Little Book of Irishisms" 58:00

2+ y ago58:00

58:00

You're very welcome to our Season One Finale of The New York Irish Hour! I'm going to play some of my favorite tracks I came across these past 8 months doing this show. I'm also featuring a couple of brand new artists to The New York Irish Hour like Sinead Black, Caitlin and Ciaran and the debut single from our New York local favorites Susan & Gera…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (24) Interview with performer Nicola O'Haire 58:36

2+ y ago58:36

58:36

Hi Friends, I’m delighted to play some of my favorite Irish music out there today. Some are the highlights are a couple of new releases from Nathan Carter and Derek Ryan. We are also featuring the debut single of a young lady from Mayo named Nicola O’Haire with a new song from Brendan Graham. I got a chance to catch up with her in a brief interview…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (23) Phil Coulter Interview 1:00:00

2+ y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Hi Folks! I hope you enjoy my 23rd New York Irish Hour. I will be featuring new singles by Derek Ryan, Malachi Cush, Phil Coulter with vocalist George Hutton. Phil was also kind enough to join us and tell us about their new release. We'll also be playing some artists that are new to the New York Irish Hour such as, Paddy Reilly, Annmarie O'Riordan,…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (22) 56:43

2+ y ago56:43

56:43

Hi Friends, We have a great line up this episode. Will be featuring the latest singles from Nathan Carter, Bernie Heaney, Mike Denver and yours truly. New to the New York Irish Hour is John McDermott. John's voice is like velvet. Also new to my show is Cahal Dunne. Cahal and I go back over 30 years and have done several concert tours together. Enjo…

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Andy Cooney's New York Irish Hour (21) 58:49

3y ago58:49

58:49

Hello Friends, I hope you enjoy this episode! I'll be featuring 4 new releases along with some selections I hope you enjoy. . The Dublin Vocal group, Ardu, honor our fallen of 9/11, Nathan Carter revives a Dubliners classic, Lisa Stanley keeps us all in positive spirits with her new single and Phil Coulter does it once again with a most powerful ne…

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