Wednesday, 18 March 2009

Anyone for Confession?



Thanks to Donncha for this suggestion which I will be installing in all my Churches, subject to Vestry approval of course!

Paddyanglican's gift to President Obama warmly received


Photo - Gerald Herbert - Irish Times

Yes - Just before the Taoiseach left for Washington he contacted me requesting something from Moneygall he could bring to the President. Along with photos and baptismal records I also included a copy of the Corrigan Brothers CD single: There's no one as Irish as Barack Obama. I read in the Washington Post this morning that the Taoiseach did indeed hand over the CD - Could this be the salvation of Ireland or at least Offaly? Only time will tell........

Below is the full list of the items sent from Moneygall:
Pictures (Printed and in digital format): 
Templeharry Church where Obama/Kearney records were found 
Parish Registers including baptisms of 2 siblings (Mary Anne & William Kearney) of Fulmouth Kearney who was the 3rd Great Grandfather of President Obama. 
Moneygall Chapel of Ease which was schoolhouse in 19th century where the Kearneys attended. 
The site of the Kearney dwelling and Shoemakers which is known locally as Kearney’s Gardens

Local history publication (Supplied by Henry Healy)
Bumper stickers printed in anticipation of a presidential visit!
One of many signs around village celebrating the Obama Moneygall link
A copy of invitation sent to the President by the people of Moneygall in January
The single and video of ‘There’s no one as Irish as Barack Obama’ by the Corrigan Brothers





Monday, 16 March 2009

Paddy Anglican on NBC Today Programme

Jesus Freak let loose on the BBC


Ger Corrigan was on BBC Radio 2's Aled Jones Show on Sunday 15th March - Unfortunately Aled was away but the show was ably presented by Roger Royle in his absence. Just to confuse the situation further Ger insisted on calling Roger 'George'! The important thing is that it was a great interview and out of it yours truly has a new title, 'Band Chaplain'! I still have to check with the lads as to the Terms and Conditions but I am thinking of adding it to my stationery. At the end of the interview a track called Jesus Freak (From the forthcoming album: An Irishman invented Rock and Roll) was played by Roger Royle. Click on the player above to hear the song. The song is a cracker and will resonate with anyone who has ever encountered the more aggressive type of street-evangelism.
You can also listen to the interview with Ger Corrigan on the player below.

Friday, 13 March 2009

You heard it here first! An Irish man invented Rock and Roll!



We may be broke, we may be bunched, but hey there's still good news!  An Irish man invented Rock and Roll!  The Corrigan Brothers latest single went on sale today - Do your patriotic duty this St. Patrick's weekend and buy your copy in your local record store or alternatively download it here .  See the video here .  Send your Corrigan Brothers St. Patrick's Day card here - You too can do Riverdance!  

If in UK where YouTube is currently blocking music videos CLICK HERE to see it


Share the fun - Share some good news in these difficult times - Beat the recession blues and let's Rock our way out of the economic downturn! An Irish man invented Rock and Roll - Show your support for the Corrigan Brothers as they roll back the clock on the bad times and be a part of the Rock and Roll revolution!
Watch out for the Album of the same name coming to all good record stores on 3rd April!

Thursday, 5 March 2009

They Grow up Fast!


You never really know what happens when your children go to school - A couple of weeks ago Aaron told us he gave flowers to a girl in school! - I open yesterday's Nenagh Guardian and what do I find? ..........There he is with the Rose of Tralee? - That's my boy  :-)

Wednesday, 4 March 2009