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Eleanor Shanley sings my song ‘The Gift of Life’ for Organ donation

It was a very special occasion in the Circle of Life Garden in Salthill, Galway on Thursday 30th Nov 2017. It was the 50th Anniversary of the first Heart Transplant which took place in Cape Town South Africa. The Strange Boat foundation organised the event to coincide with events which were held in South Africa, Melbourne, Belfast and Derry. I wrote a song called “The Gift of Life” to commemorate and honor all those who donated their organs and as a blessing for those who have received organs. The song was sung at the event in Salthill,  Galway by the wonderful Irish singer Eleanor Shanley. It was such a special moment for me to hear Eleanor sing the song at such a special event, very moving. I met some wonderful people there who told their stories to me, I feel so grateful and privileged that I could write this song.

Mick Brown composition ‘Gift of Life’ sang by Eleanor Shanley on RTE Radio 1 Drivetime

Eleanor Shanley ex-De Dannan Singer singing Mick Brown composition ‘Gift of Life’ Song on RTE Radio 1 Drivetime Program
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Galway Rocks to Gaillimh Abú

What a week !

My song Gaillimh Abú received 11000 views on YouTube in 7 days
I played at the Galway City street party to send the hurlers on their way to Croke Park. Gaillimh Abú song played live on Galway Bay FM and on various radio shows thoughout the weekend.

Played Gaillimh Abú song live on Kinvara FM as part of Crinniú na mbad and at Clarenbridge Market day.

The grand finale – The senior and minor Galway hurlers won both all Ireland finals and I played song live at homecoming in Pearse stadium, Galway.

Performing in Pearse Stadium at Homecoming of All Ireland winning Galway Hurling Team

Performing to Galway Fans Mainguard St, Galway, Sept 2017

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Interview on Larkin’ About

I was interviewed by the great trad DJ Dave Larkin on his show ‘Larkin About’ last week. I had a great chat with Dave and got to sing two of my own songs, one in the Irish Language and one in English.

You can listen to the show here:

My interview and songs start at 23 -24 minutes into the show if you wish you can scroll the curser along or if you prefer listen to the whole show, which is great.