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Website Address: http://home.nycap.rr.com/eamonnmcgirr
Email Address: Eamonn@nycap.rr.com
Telephone Number in the U.S.A.: (518) 463-2414
For more information on Eamonn McGirr's last CD "The Bravest", commemorating the bravery of the New York firefighters on 9/11, click here!
Eamonn McGirr was born in Derry, Northern
Ireland.
He taught advanced Mathematics in Belfast before becoming a full-time Irish
entertainer.
With four chart successes under his belt (one of them "Up Went
Nelson" sitting in the number one slot for six weeks) he eventually
came to America with his wife and daughter twenty years ago.
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In
January, 1996, Eamonn broke the World Record for Non-stop Singing and sang
for a total of 11 days 20 minutes.
This world record will undoubtedly stand unbroken for many a day.
His efforts brought in thousands of dollars for the Center for the Disabled in
Albany.
It was not only featured constantly on local television, but also went national
and international on the "Today Show" and "Inside
Edition".
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Then
tragedy struck.
In November 1996, just over nine short months after the world record Eamonn
himself became permanently disabled after a terrible fall and is now
quadriplegic.
After a long & courageous fight, Eamonn passed away on Monday, June 14th, 2004. However, his tremendous spirit lives on.
Be not sorrowful when I die,
I
have fought a hard, bitter battle.
The peace of rest is mine,
Earned through pain & suffering.
Be not sad,
For the prize of peace is finally mine.
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Eamonn's first CD, Different Yet the Same is available for $12.00 ($3.00 s. & h.).
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Songs on the CD "Different, yet the Same" |
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1. "Scorn Not His Simplicity" |
2. "Katy Daly" |
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3. "Whistling Gypsy" |
4. "The Town I Loved so Well" |
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5. "The Winds Are Singing Freedom" |
6. "Our Heroes" |
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7. "Whiskey in the Jar" |
8. "Scarlet Ribbons" |
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9. "The Old Man" |
10. "Hearts on Fire" |
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11. "The Priesting of Father John" |
12. "I'll Tell Me Ma" |
Eamonn's new CD, The Way Back is now available for $12.00 ($3.00 s. & h.). Proceeds to benefit Catholic Charities.
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Songs and Inspirational Readings on the CD "The Way Back" |
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1. "My Forever Friend" - Eamonn McGirr & Marie McVicker |
2. "The Bells of Dunblane" - St. Thomas Episcopal School Pipe Band |
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3. Reading - Fr. Jim Hayes |
4. "Harmony" - Gerry Brown |
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5. Reading - Sr. Kathleen Pritty |
6. "Strange, Unlucky Child" - Eamonn McGirr |
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7. Reading - Fr. Jim Hayes |
8. "Peace is Flowing Like a River" - Susanna |
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9. Reading - Sr. Kathleen Pritty |
10. Medley - Schenectady Pipe Band |
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11. "Scorn Not His Simplicity" - Eamonn McGirr |
12. Reading - Sr. Kathleen Pritty |
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13. "The Greatest Gift Of All" - Marie & Sean McVicker |
14. Reading - Fr. Jim Hayes |
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15. "The Town I Love So Well" - Eamonn McGirr |
16. Reading - Mareena McGirr |
Other recordings available : Live in Concert; The Songs I Love so Well and Live on Cape Cod.
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Songs on Tape I: "Live in Concert" |
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Side 1 |
Side 2 |
| "Leaving Nancy" | "Green Fields of France" |
| "The Buildings" |
"Dog-Ruff Dan" |
| "Four Green Fields" | "The Royal Wedding" |
| "The Auctioneer" | "The West's Awake" |
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Poem : "The Priesting of Father John" |
"Sin Ceart" ("That's Right") |
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"The Town I Loved so Well" |
"The Ballad of Joe McDonnell" |
| "The Buildings" |
"Dog-Ruff Dan" |
| "Four Green Fields" | "The Royal Wedding" |
| "The Auctioneer" | "The West's Awake" |
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Poem : "The Priesting of Father John" |
"Sin Ceart" ("That's Right") |
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"The Town I Loved so Well" |
"The Ballad of Joe McDonnell" |
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Songs on Tape II : "The Songs I Love so Well" |
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Side 1 |
Side 2 |
| "Katy Daly Medley" |
"The Streets of London" |
| "Lovely Rose of Clare" | "The Drunken Sailor" |
| "The Croppy Boy" | "Grace" |
| "Tribute to Galway" | "Tribute to Dublin" |
| Poem : "The Priesting of Father John" |
"Gethsemani" |
| "Whiskey in the Jar" |
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Songs on Tape III : "Live on Cape Cod" |
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Side 1 |
Side 2 |
| "The Auctioneer" | "The Old Scolaire Hat" |
| "Four Green Fields" | "Streets of London" |
| "The Black Velvet Band" | "Take Me Home to Mayo" |
| "The Wild Rover" | "Green, Green Grass of Home" |
| "Up Went Nelson" | "Please Release Me" |
| "The Unicorn" | "The Old Woman From Wexford Medley" |
| "Shake Your *??*" | "After All These Years" |
Each tape is available for $8.00 ($2.00 s. & h.).
For a complete list of Eamonn's CDs & tapes available for sale, click here.
E-mail Eamonn for more information.
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