Andy Cooney's NY Irish Music Hour

Hello Friends,I can't believe it!  Season 4 of The NY Irish Music Hour!   The great music of Ireland just keeps coming.  Enjoy!Part 1: Patrick Feeney (New Single), Olivia Douglas (New Single), Ciaran Rosney (New Single), Aoife Duignan, (New Artist & New Single), Me!Part 2: Gary Gamble (New Single), Lee Matthews, Dreams of Freedom, The Highstool Prophets (Seamus Pick)Part 3: Mike Denver (New Single), Sean Kelly, Tiny Green Island (New Single), Screaming Orphans (Latest Album Track), The Hybrid Roosters (New Single), Me!Support the showComedian Mick Thomas!

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...AndyPart 1: Louise Morrissey along with Molly O'Connell & Aishling Rafferty (New Single), Nathan Carter (New Single), Billy Morrissey, Mick Foster and TR Dallas  (New Single), The Murphy's (2023 Release), Me! (New Single)Part 2: Susan & Gerard (2023 Release) Susan & Gerard Interview, Susan & Gerard (2023 Release), Patrick Feeney (2023 Release), Siobon Miller (2023 Seamus Pick)Part 3: Derek Ryan & Emma Langford (2023 Release), Hank Wedel (2023 Release), Fergal Flaherty (2023 Release), Ciaran Cooney (2023 Release)Support the showComedian Mick Thomas!

Dear Friends,My apologies for the delay in getting out my 64th New York Irish Hour.  Enjoy!AndyPart 1The Tumbling Paddies, The Murphy's & Michael English (Latest Single), Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfetones, Screaming Orphans (New Release) Me (my latest album release)Part 2Liam Clancy & Tommy Makem, The High Kings, Mick Thomas (Comedy Relief), Kendel Moody (New Single), Darren Kiely (New Single / Seamus Pick)Part 3Jim McCann, Jim McCann, Tiny Green Island (Debut Single), The Druids, Carl Corcoran & Claire Heffernan (New Single)Support the showComedian Mick Thomas!

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!AndyPart 1Bernie Heaney, Kendel Moody (New Single), Tony Allen (New Single), The Murphy's (Latest Album track), Dee Reilly and Yours Truly (1990 recording)Part 2Gary Mangan (New Single & New Album), Nathan Carter, Derek Ryan (New Single), Suzanne Rowe (New Single), Michael English (Seamus Pick)Part 3Mick Hanly, Me, Delia Murphy (1939 recording), Gina Dale Haze & The Champions (Latest Album release), Bob Carlisle & Shannon Cooney (Surprise recording)Support the show

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 CooneyPart 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, ME, Derek Ryan (New Single), Mike Denver, Rose Betts (New Single & Seamus Pick)Part 3:The Tumbling Paddies (Latest Release), Gary Gamble (New Single), Nolan, Reynolds & Foley (New Release), TR Dallas, Screaming Orphans (Latest Release)Support the show

Hello Friends...It was my pleasure putting together the 61st New York Irish Hour...  Enjoy...AndyPart 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, Josh Groban (Seamus Pick)Part 3: The Willoughby Brothers, Gina & The Champions (New Single), Christy Moore, Celtic ThunderSupport the show

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 Sinead O'Connor. AndyPart 1: Mike Denver, The Murphy's with Michael English (New Single), Erins Pride, Ciaran Cooney (Debut Single), ME!Part 2:Sinead Black, Nathan Carter with Finbar Fury, Barry Doyle (New Single), Sean Keane with Ann Jimi Jini (New Single), The High Kings (New Release & a Seamus Pick)Part 3;Malachi Cush with Lisa McHugh, Susan & Gerard, CEOL (New Single), Sinead O'Connor with The Chieftains (Tribute)Support the show

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 (New Release), Me (Lastest Album)Part 2: Patricia Maguire, The Murphys with Michael English (New Single), Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfetones, Kate Purcell, The Derina Harvey Band, (New Release & a Seamus Pick)Part 3: Derek Ryan, Bernie Heaney, The Tumbling Paddies, Niall Teague & Padriac Joyce (New Single), Ciaran Cooney (Debut Release)Support the show

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 paralyzed from the neck down.  Billy has written a book about his life and his journey back.  Have a listen to his story and his music...  His story will have you on the edge of your seat.Andy CLICK HERE to purchase Billy's book, The Road to ResilienceSupport the show

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 President George HW Bush's funeral.  What a powerful song entitled "The Last Full Measure of Devotion".   Enjoy!AndyPart 1Derek Ryan (New Single), Noel McLoughlan, Sean Loughrey, Screaming Orphan's (New Album Preview), Me!Part 2Jack Keogh (New Single), Ronan Tynan Interview, Ronan Tynan, The Father Teds, Nuala Kennedy (Latest Single), Rum Ragged (Seamus Pick)Part 3Mike Denver (New Single), Nathan Carter (New Single), Olivia Douglas (New Single),  Paddy ReillySupport the show

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!AndyPart 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 Tynan, Drops of Green (latest release), Mike Denver (new single), The Ratlin' Rogues (Seamus Pick)Part 3: Tumbling Paddies, Nathan Carter (new single), Ciara Fox (latest release)Support the show

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 1Patrick Feeney (latest release), Screaming Orphans, Paul McNeilly (new single), The Murphy's (new single), Me (latest album)Part 2Ronan Tynan, Ronan Tynan Interview, Irish Tenors, Ronan Tynan Interview, Ronan Tynan, Wayne Brereton (Seamus Pick)Part 3Grainne Cooke (debut recording), Ceol (new single), Nathan Carter (new single), Support the show

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 catch up with Roisin Clancy and her husband Ryland.  Roisin is Bobby Clancy's from the Clancy Brothers daughter.  Each year in the first week of June for the last 15 years is The Clancy Brothers Festival in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary.  We had a great chat about it.  Enjoy!Part 1: Celtic Cross, Get Up Jack (ED Irish Festival), Michael Londra, Patrick Feeney (New Single), Me !Part 2: The Clancy Brothers, Interview with Roisin Clancy & her husband Ryland, The Clancy Brothers, Interview with Roisin Clancy & her husband Ryland continued, The Narrowbacks (Seamus Pick)Part 3: Des Willoughby (New Single), Screaming Orphans (ED Irish Festival), Susan & Gerard (ED Irish Festival), Dee Reilly (ED Irish Festival), Raymond Coleman (ED Irish Festival)AndySupport the show

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 tribute to a dear friend and fellow musician who recently passed named Jimmy Kelly Senior.Enjoy!Andy CooneyPart 1: Drops of Green, Molly & Maisie O'Reilly (NEW), Derek Ryan, Celtic Thunder, Me (with guest Frank Rendo)Part 2: Aoife Clancy, Interview with Geraldine & Adrian Noonan, Vince Gill with Cherish The Ladies, Siobhan Miller (Seamus Pick), Fergal O'Flaherty (NEW)Part 3: Hank Wedell, George Casey (Comedy Relief), Carl Corcoran, Nathan Carter, Kevin McKrellSupport the show

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!AndyPart 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 (Seamus Pick), Derek Ryan & Emma Langford (NEW)Part 3: Goats Don't Shave (Classic), Tomas Jackman (NEW), Niall Teague & Padriac Joyce (NEW), Robbie Darcy (NEW), Eimear Quinn & Gavin Ring (New Brendan Graham song), Fergal Flaherty (NEW)Support the show

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 Dubliners, Paddy Reilly, The Wolfe Tones Part 3: The Willoughby Brothers, Ed Shereen, Nathan Carter, Steve Earle & Sharon Shannon, Olivia Douglas, Paddy NoonanEnjoy..Andy CooneySupport the show

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 the great young talants  in Ireland like, Nathan Carter, Mike Denver  and Derek Ryan to name a few, has been my greatest pleasure and I have created some great relationships that will last a lifetime.  In this show, You'll enjoy new releases from Mike Denver and The Ennis Brothers and a fabulous interview with The Screaming Orpans while on my Cruise of Irish Stars...Enjoy!AndyPart 1: McLean Avenue Band, Raglan, Mike Denver & Liam O'Connor (Latest Single),  The Tumblin' Paddies, Catherine CoatesPart 2: Screaming Orphans, Screaming Orphans Interview, The Cardinal Sins (Latest Release)Part 3: Ciara Fox, Mick Thomas (Comedy Relief), The Ennis Brothers (New Single)Support the show

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 Cahal Dunne and Mike Denver's new single with accordionist virtuoso, Liam O'Connor.  Enjoy!Andy CooneyPart 1: Gerry Guthrie (New Single), Mike Denver (New Release), Terry McGowan (New Release), ME (Latest Single)Part 2; The Druids, Interview with Mick O'Brien from The Druids, The Druids (New Release), Interview with Mick O'Brien from The Druids, The Druids (New Release), Mike Denver & Liam O'Connor (Latest Single/Seamus Pick)Part 3: Drops of Green, Bernie Heaney, Cahal Dunne, ME (Dedication to my Uncle Dennis Cooney)Support the show

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 CooneyPart 1: Mike Denver (New Single), The Elders, Nathan Carter (latest single), ME (New Single)Part 2: The Byrne Brothers (New Single), Galway Distillery Interview, Carmel Dempsey, Derek Ryan, The Kilkenny's (Seamus Pick), Daniel O'Donnell, Celtic CrossPart 3:  Celtic Thunder, Dee Reilly, Carroll Brown, Ciara Fox (Latest Release)Support the show

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.  In this episode I will play some of the biggest releases from 2022.  I also hosted an interview with one of Ireland's biggest songwriters, Brendan Graham.   So until February 2023, I'll look forward to seeing you at some of my Christmas Shows or perhaps my New Years Eve Celebration at The Long Island Marriott!Enjoy!Part 1: Mike Denver, Derek Ryan, ME!, Nathan Carter & CeolPart 2: ME!, Brendan Graham Interview Part 1, Cathy Jordan (pre release preview), Brendan Graham Interview Part 2, Susan & Gerard, Josh Groban, Kevin McKidd Part 3: Roisin O'Reilly, Mark Roberts, Sean O'Brien, ME!

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.  Enjoy...AndyPart 1: Nathan Carter & Ceol (Latest Single), David James, Me (Lastest Single), Mary O'DowdPart 2: Sean Keane, Sean Keane Interview, Liam Kelly (Latest Single), The Tumbling Paddys (Seamus Pick)Part 3: Carmel Dempsey, The Murphys, Ronan Tynan, Marie Frances

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 fabulous interview with Hank Wedel who's enjoying tremendous radio play with The Rakes of Mallow.  George Casey will also give us some comedy relief.  Enjoy!Part 1: Derek Ryan, The Willoughby Brothers, Richie Dwyer, The Murphy'sPart 2: Hank Wedel (Hit Single), Hank Wedel (Interview), Susan & Gerard (New Single), Michael English, Ceol with Nathan Carter (New Single & a Seamus Pick)Part 3: Screaming Orphans, George Casey (Comedy Relief), Me, Flogging Molly, Bing CrosbyOur Sponsors:Failte Ireland (Ireland.com)The Irish Examiner USA Online NewspaperIrish Music Magazine

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 while I was in Ireland on my Musical Tour of Ireland.  Just a delightful brief interview.   TR Dallas is one of Ireland's most beloved performers.AndyPart 1: Me ( Latest Release), Bernie Heaney, Hand Wedel (New Single), Ciara Fox ( Latest Release)Part 2: Paddy Reilly, Cahal Dunne (Interview), Cahal Dunne,  Mike Denver, Susan & Gerard (New Single), Byrne & Kelly (Seamus Pick)Part 3: Celtic Thunder, Me, TR Dallas (Interview), TR Dallas, Drops Of Green

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 and Susan & Gerard.  I came across an Album on Spotify called The Transatlantic Sessions.  You're going to love the 2 tracks I picked to play.  A couple of new artists to the NY Irish Hour will feature Hank Wedel and Siobhon McAleese and Seamus Balfe has picked a great track from The Kilkennys.AndyPart 1: Louise Morrissey, All Folked Up (New Single), Maura O'Connell, Roseanne Cash & Paul BradyPart 2: Derek Ryan (Latest Single), Matt Malloy Interview, The Bothy Band, Matt Malloy Interview, The Chieftains, The KillkennysPart 3: Me! (New Single), Susan & Gerard (New Single), Tom Comerford & Mitch Reilly, Hank Wedel (New Release), Siobhan McAleese  (New Release)

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 Willie Daly.  Ypu don't want to miss it.  He is pure madness!Part 1Lisa McHugh, Mike Denver (New Single), Bernie Heaney, Patrick Feeney (New Single)Part 2Nathan Carter, Willie Daly Interview, Me (latest release), Julie Carr Interview, Makem & Clancy, Johnny McEvoy & Isla Grant, Part 3Michael English, Me & Crystal Gayle, Mick Maloney (Tribute), Kitty Kelly, Michelle Gahan

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 Ciara Fox.  Al The best...Andy CooneyPart 1: Derek Ryan, Marion Waldron (New Single), Austral, Philomena Begley (New Single)Part 2:Daniel O'Donnell (Song). Daniel O'Donnell (Interview), Daniel O'Donnell (Song), Daniel O'Donnell (Interview), Daniel O'Donnell (Song), Tide Lines (Seamus Pick)Part 3:Andreas Durkin, Me (latest release), Ciara Fox (New SIngle), Deirdre Masterson (New Single), Erins Pride

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!AndyPart 1: Celtic Thunder, Dolores Keane, Nathan Carter (New Single), The Murphys, Andy Cooney (Me!) (New Album release)Part 2: Derek Ryan (New Singles), Tommy Fleming, Patrick Feeney, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe TonesPart 3: The Screaming Orphans, Dermot O'Brien, Jim McCann, Nathan Carter Interview, Nathan Carter

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 also interview people from places of interest.  In this episode I interview the talented Louise Morrissey in Tipperary.  This is the 25th Anniversary on the release f the film Braveheart.  It was shot at Trim Castle in Trim County Meath.  I stayed at the beautiful Trim Castle Hotel and caught up with Jillian O'Brien who's parents own the hotel and she reminices when she was an extra at age 15 in the film.  Part 1: Louise Morrissey (Latest SIngle), Derek Ryan (Latest Single), Ciaran Rosney, Ciara Fox, ME (latest Single)Part 2: Patrick Feeney  (Latest Single), Jillian O'Brien & Eric Lawlor (Interview), Carl Corcoran, Brendan Boyer, Ciaran Cooney (Seamus Pick)Part 3: Lynn Campbell (Latest Single), Nathan Carter (Latest Single), Frank Nelson (Latest Single), Louise Morrisey (Interview). Me & Louise Morrissey Duet

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.   AndyPart 1: Nathan Carter (New Single), Paul Kelly (Hit Release),  The Murphy's, Patrick Feeney, ME!Part 2:The Willoughby Brothers, Louise Morrissey (Latest Single), Carl Corcoran, The Saw Doctors, The Outlaws (Seamus Pick)Part 3:Sabrina Fallon, Mike Denver, The Screaming Orphans, Kathy Durkin

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 out.   We'll also pay tribute to three classic artists that have moved on to their eternal reward, Dermot O'Brien, Glen Curtain & Paddy Noonan.  This episode really took a life of its own.  Enjoy!AndyPart 1Daniel O'Donnell, Sabrina Fallon (latest release), Glen Curtain, Shannen Carroll (new single), ME (new single)Part 2Derek Ryan (latest release), George Casey (comedy relief), Pat Mulchrone (new single), Dermot O'Brien, Dee Reilly, ME (new album release)Part 3Frances Black, TR Dallas (new single), Louise Morrissey (new single), Paddy Noonan 

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!AndyPart 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), Stephen Smyth (Seamus Pick), Jordan O'KeefePart 3: Bernie Heaney, Noel McLoughlin, ME (New album track), Ciara Fox (New Single), Olivia Douglas (Latest release)

Hi Friends,I hope you enjoy Episode 35!  AndyPart 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 & Ronan Tynan, The Murphys, Nathan Carter

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 from Galway, Carmel Dempsey.   I will also be featuring a new artist to the program, Paul McCahill.  This week's Seamus Pick will feature a group from Galway called We Banjo 3.  Just fabulous!  Our comedy relief will come from the very funny George Casey.  Enjoy...  AndyPart 1: Sinead Black, Ciara Fox (new release), Get Up Jack, Andy Cooney (new release)Part 2: Carmel Dempsey, Tumbling Paddys, Finbar Fury, Paul Cahill (New Single), We Banjo 3 (Seamus Pick)Part 3: Derek Ryan (Latest release), George Casey (Comedy Relief), Steve Earle & Dervish, Dermot O'Brien, The Irish Tenors

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 1Derek Ryan, Ciara Fox (New Release), Michael English, McLean Band (Ed Irish Fest)Part 2Mike Denver (Latest Single),  Bernie Heaney, Andy Cooney (new album), Nathan Carter (Latest Single), Liam Mannering (Seamus Pick)Part 3The Narrowbacks (ED Irish Fest), Dee Reily (ED Irish Fest), Blackmailed & Bereft (latest release), Seamus Kennedy (Comedy relief),  Erin's Pride, Andy Cooney (new album), Susan & Gerard (ED Irish Fest)

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 Hour, Missing The Ferry and Shaun Loughrey.   Our Seamus Pick will come from another new Artist to the show, Jig Jam.  Enjoy!Part 1: Louise Morrissey (New Single), Young Dubliners (ED Irish Fest) , Andy Cooney (Me!), Missing The FerryPart 2: Bernie Heaney, Diddley Idols (ED Irish Fest), Olivia Douglas (New Single), Nathan Carter (New Single), Jig Jam (Seamus Pick)Part 3Andy Cooney (Me!), Andreas Durkin (ED Irish Fest), Shaun Loughrey (New Single), Young Wolfe Tones (ED Irish Fest), Kevin Kidd

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.  Wewill also feature more performers from The 45th East Durham Irish Festival.Part 1Nathan Carter (Latest release), The Tumblin' Paddys, The Mahers (Latest release), Andy Cooney (that's me!)Part 2Gerry Finley (Latest release), Aoife Clancy, Olivia Douglas (new single), McLean Avenue Band (East Durham Irish Fest) , The Hootin' Annies (Seamus Pick)Part 3Get Up Jack (East Durham Irish Fest), Sinead Black (Latest release), Andy Cooney (Latest single), Ronan Tynan (East Durham Irish Fest) 

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 in Dublin of Paddy Reilly singing with our own Dee Reilly back in 1994.  I cleaned up the audio and I included it in the show.   I also received an email from these lovely young ladies from Connecticut call the Carroll Sisters.  They are fabulous!  Enjoy...Andy CooneyPart 1: Tom Comerford, McLean Avenue Band, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Andy Cooney (new release)Part 2: The Narrowbacks, Dee Reilly & Paddy Reilly, Young Dubliners, Susan & Gerard, The Logues (Seamus Pick)Part 3: Andreas Durkin & The Young Wolfe Tones, Andy Cooney, The Carroll Sisters, The Kilmaine Saints

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 one of my favorite old tunes.  AndyPart 1Patrick Feeney, Sinead Black (New Single), The Celtic Brothers, Andy CooneyPart 2Mike Denver (Latest Release), Alastair Coyles (Latest Release), Sean Kelly, Susan & Gerard, Kevin McKidd (Seamus Pick)Part 3Derek Ryan & The Tumbling Paddy's (Latest Release),  Andy Cooney, Bernie Heaney (New Single), PJ Murrihy & Sabrina Fallon (New Single)

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

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.  Noel V Ginnity will provide us with a little comedy relief and I'll end our 27th show with a tribute to the passing of a dear friend Timmy Casey… Part 1: Ceol (New Single), Mike Denver, Andy Cooney (new release), Jim McCann Part 2:  Michael English, Noel V Ginnity (comedy), Claddagh Folk (latest release), Susan & Gerard (latest single), Scythian Part 3:  Finbar Magee, Andy Cooney (new release), Young Wolfetones, Dermot O'Brien, The High Kings (tribute to the memory of Timmy Casey)

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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 1960s.  Part 1Shane Owens, Bernie Heaney, Nathan Carter, Angela Reid (Latest Single)Part 2Susan & Gerard (Latest Release), Andy Cooney (New Album), Lisa McHugh, Gerry Finley (New Song) Cheryl Anne McCullagh (Seamus Pick), Part 3Mike Denver, Sinead Black (Latest Release), Andy Cooney (New Album) Andreas Durkin & The Young Wolfetones, Derek Ryan

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 & Gerard...  I also caught up with Denise Deegan (Aimee Alexander) about her top selling book on Amazon "Little Book of Irishisms"!  Thank you all for your support and I hope enjoyed...  AndyPart 1: Sinead Black (New Single), Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Nathan Carter (Latest Single), Andy Cooney (that's me... latest single) The Murphy'sPart 2: Derek Ryan (Lastest Single), Denise Deegan (interview), Mac & O, Susan & Gerard (Debut Single), Caitlin & Ciaran (Seamus Pick)Part 3: Lisa McHugh, Eva Cassidy, Stuart Moyles, Flogging Molly, Andy Cooney

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.  She's a darling young lady…. I'm also featuring for the first time on the NY Irish Hour, Harry O'Donohue.    The Seamus pick this week comes from Johnny McEvoy,  Enjoy…. Andy Part 1: Bernie Heaney, Shane Owens, Derek Ryan (new release), The Screaming Orphans, Andy Cooney Part 2:The Young Wolfe Tones, Nicola O'Haire (interview followed by her debut single), Nathan Carter (New Single), Johnny McEvoy (Seamus Pick), Noel V Ginnity (Comedy) Part 3:Sean Keane, Andy Cooney, Harry O'Donohue

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, Trail West from Scotland, Maura O'Connell and comedy relief from George Casey!  Andy...Part 1:Derek Ryan (New Single), Paddy Reilly, Daniel O'Donnell, Malachi Cush (New Single), Andy Cooney, Nathan CarterPart 2:Michael English, Phil Coulter (Interview), Phil Coulter with George Hutton, Annmarie O'Riordan, Trail West (Seamus Pick), George Casey (comedy)Part 3:The High Kings, Maura O'Connell, Andy Cooney

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.  Enjoy!AndyPart 1: Nathan Carter (latest single), Andreas Durkin, Andy Cooney (latest single), Bernie Heaney (latest single), Michael EnglishPart 2: The Screaming Orphans, MikeDenver (latest single), Cherish The Ladies featuring Vince Gill (Seamus Pick), Celtic Cross, Hal Roach (Comedy Relief)Part 3: John McDermott (Debut), Sean Brennan, Andy Cooney, Cahal Dunne (Debut)

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 new song with an amazing vocalist from Derry, George Hutton.Enjoy!Part 1: Derek Ryan, The Murphy's, Andy Cooney, Ardu (New Release), The Barleycorn, Part 2: Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfetones, Aoife Scott, All Folk'd Up (Seamus Pick), The New York Tenors, Erins PridePart 3: Nathan Carter (New Single), Lisa Stanley (New Single), Andy Cooney, Phil Coulter/George Hutton (New Release)

Welcome to my 20th 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 (New Release), Andy Cooney (Latest Single), Jim McCann, Nathan CarterPart 2: Michael English, Don Stiffe w/ Sharon Shannon (New Single), Aiofe Scott (Seamus Pick), Andy Cooney, Johnny LoganPart 3: Aisling McBride, The Fenians, Lisa McHugh & Malachi Cush, D'Arcy Broderick, Louise Morressey (Latest Single)

You're very welcome to The NY Irish Hour.  This episode features some artist new to my show; from Canada, The Irish Descendants, Mac & O from Tipperary, Kevin McKrell from New York, Davey Arthur and The Fury Brothers, Gaelic Storm and sad farewell to Nanci Griffith.  I also featured new singles from Bernie Heaney & David James.  Enjoy....Part 1: The Irish Descendants, David James (New Single), Andy Cooney, Derek RyanPart 2: Mac & O, Bernie Heaney (New Single), Kevin McKrell, Davey Arthur & The Fury Brothers (Seamus Pick)Part 3: Gaelic Storm (New Release), Mary O'Dowd, Nathan Carter & Cherish The Ladies, Andy Cooney (Lastest Release) , Milo Moylan & The Young Wolfe Tones, Nanci Griffith

I have to say I really enjoyed putting this show together.  On this episode I caught up with Derek Warfield of the legendary Wolfe Tones.  We talked about the early days into the incredible success he is enjoying with The Young Wolfe Tones.  Seamus Balfe's  pick this week was a great one playing Mick Hanley with his version of his song that was a big hit for Hal Ketchem and Mary Black, Past the Point of Rescue.  We also took a trip down memory lane with Bing Crosby and a fabulous Irish talent, Dave Coady.Part 1Bernie Heaney, Andy Cooney (new single), The Barleycorn, Celtic ThunderPart 2The Young WolfeTones, Derek Warfield Interview, The Young Wolfetones (new single), Mick Hanley, Bing CrosbyPart 3Derek Ryan, The Murphy's, Dave Coady, Andy Cooney, The Outlaws (new single)

Welcome to the NY Irish Hour Episode 17.  I'm introducing a few new artists to the show, Shawn Cuddy, Luka Bloom & Renee Stakey.  Enjoy also a vintage recording from the 1940s by Dubliner, Noel Purcell!  I have a brand new single out and Kathy Durkin has a new single.  Enjoy...Part 1Mike Denver, Kathy Durkin (New Single), Andy Cooney (New Single), Sean Keane, Part 2Shawn Cuddy, Noel V Ginnity (Comedy), The High Kings, Luka Bloom (Seamus Pick), Noel PurcellPart 3Screaming Orphans, Pat & Fran Marnane, Renee Stakey & Andy Cooney, Ciaran Rosney, Celtic Cross, Nathan Carter