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16/08/2014 Westmeath Independent: A passion for the music industry...... 3 09/08/2014 Irish Farmers Journal Country Living: Busy season for Derek Ryan...... 4 08/08/2014 Evening Echo: I used to spend my weekends making music, now I host it!...... 5 07/08/2014 Tuam Herald: New song and Oz tour for Derek...... 7 01/08/2014 Donegal News-Friday: Paul has no time for 'summertime' blues...... 8 16/08/2014 The Irish World: RYAN RELEASES FLOWERS IN YOUR HAIR...... 9 31/07/2014 Kerrys Eye: Sean McCarthy Weekend Festival hits its twentieth...... 10

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A passion for the music industry WHAT WAS YOURMOST Guardians of the Galaxy and MEMORABLEGIG, OR CAREER Boyhood. inquisition HIGHLIGHTTO DATE? I think setting up a record store FAVOURITETV SHOWS? in Athlone has to show sound I’ve just finished Hannibal which is Aaron Casey strategic planning and/or mental such a grim show. Casey, from Killashee, instability. It’s certainly the most Firm favourites would have to be Co. Longford, moved ambitious thing I’ve done. The Thick of It, VEEP, Arrested to Athlone to study the Development, The Sopranos, two-year Higher Cert in WHO IS YOUR BIGGESTMUSICAL Breaking Bad, Doctor Who and AaronBusiness with Music and Instrument INFLUENCE? Sherlock. Technology in Athlone IT in I spent years listening to The 2007. He worked as AIT EntertainmentFrames & The Guggenheim Grotto, FAVOURITEHOLIDAY Officer during his time here every song felt and still feels DESTINATION? and went on to complete an Honours personal. The last seven years have My first time on a plane was August Degree in Business Studies at seen me stick my head down the 2011. I’ve yet to get incredibly the college. electronic music rabbit hole. sunburned in any major holiday Upon receipt of a scholarship in destination. 2011 he later studied a Masters in WHATONE SONG DO YOU Music Business Management at the WISH YOU HAD WRITTEN OR WHAT ARE YOURHOPES AND University of Westminster in London. RECORDED? PLANS FOR THE IMMEDIATE Eleanor Rigby. Do you remember FUTURE? He runs Wingnut Records in Athlone’sthe first time you heard it? I flipped I hope that I can work with ‘the Sound Factory, a record on my own axis. powers that be’ & Athlone’s movers store/depot which predominantly and shakers to create a sustainable retails Irish artists who are either NAMEONE THING YOUCANT music infrastructure for both the independent or who work with independentLIVE WITHOUT? town’s natives and its burgeoning record companies. The YR Brown Sauce. student population store has recently inked a deal to I don’t want to imagine a world host internationally released albumswithout it. exclusively on vinyl also. He also works as Marketing & WHAT'S THE BEST ADVICE Membership Officer within IMRO, YOU'VEBEEN GIVEN? the Irish Music Rights Organisation, Calm the ****down. based in Dublin. “I have an interest in a number of IF YOUWERE TAOISEACHFOR A sectors within the industry but my DAY,WHAT WOULDYOU LIKE TO key interest is the creation of educationalCHANGE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY? and enterprising platforms Property price increases/rent caps. within Third Level relating to the I could rent a handful of two bed music industry so that others may houses in Athlone for the price the apply that knowledge to further apartment I’m renting in Dublin. Is their own work,” he says. there a Minister for Moderation? WHAT'S YOURFAVOURITE WAY WHAT IS YOUREARLIEST TO RELAXOR UNWIND? MEMORY? Turning on a gaming console. A Hiding on my mother in the couple of hours, gone, *poof*, just washing hamper back home. like that. You come out of it like a narcoleptic though, wondering WHEN DID YOUFIRST REALISE where the sun went. YOUWANTED TO PURSUE A Aaron Casey CAREER IN MUSIC? WHAT'S YOURFAVOURITE It was my final year in secondary FOOD? school, I was lucky enough that a Anything Mexican. course was beginning in Athlone WHAT'S THE LAST MOVIE YOU Institute of Technology melding WATCHED,AND WHAT DID YOU business and certain aspects of THINK OF IT? the industry together. Years of independent study and various I watched the latest X-Men film projects cemented it down for me. and thought it was fine, nothing I’m glad I stuck it out. special. -4- Irish Farmers Journal Country Living* Circulation: 70496 Saturday, 9 August 2014 Area of Clip: 16000mm² Page: 33 Page 1 of 1

Marc Roberts, Charlie Busy season McGettigan and the wellknown and for Derek Ryan highly-regarded Nashville-based rolls The Olympia Theatre in along at a July, where he received songwriter hectic pace for a great reception. At the and publisher, young Carlow recent major IMRO seminar Ralph Murphy. entertainer on in Paddy Derek Ryan. the Mullingar Park Hotel, McKenna SummerHot on the heels of his Derek was presented with from RTE highly-successful single a special award by Charlie 2FM, and Hold On To YourHat, a McGettigan, marking his a native of duet with Sharon Shannon, notable contribution to Drumshanbo, comes his latest selfpenned song writing. chaired the number, Flowers In His last album, Country session. YourHair, a track from his Soul, received the The Carlow forthcoming album, due for Album of the Year award man is currently release later in August. at the Irish Country Sound Derek was also one of putting the finishing Derek headlined his awards night in the Hodson the guest panelists at the touches to plans for a tour debut Dublin concert in Bay Hotel back in March. IMRO seminar, along with of Australia this September. -5- Evening Echo* Circulation: 18632 Friday, 8 August 2014 Area of Clip: 65300mm² Page: 15 Page 1 of 2

I used to spend my weekends making music,

EDELnow CURTIN, right, is oneI of thehost proprietors of it! Coughlan’s on ’s Douglas Street where preparations are underway for Coughlan’s Live Music Festival 2014 - a six-day music spree which will run from September 24-29and My will showcase some of Ireland’s finest established performers as well Weekends as a host of new and up-and-coming m s-" artists. Here she reveals her admiration for Graham Norton, her love of the DIY ice-cream cone and how the weather has a big say on whether she enjoys a weekend lie-in. • TELL us a little about extremely nonourea ana yourself? humbled to have been awarded • Favourite weekend outing/ I used to work as a musician in back in February. spin? the city, playing and recording I love west Cork. When I get the with different acts. Music has • What does your Friday night chance, that’s where I like to go. always been a huge part of my involve? There’s a great little gem of a pub life and I’m now extremely proud Being involved in a pub, I don’t in Ballydehob called Levis’, of being one of the proprietors of get too many Friday nights off, owned by Joe O’Leary from Fred, Coughlan’s of Douglas Street. but when I do, I like to spend which is well worth visiting. I’ve Myself and my business partners them with friends, either going been down there a couple of (with the help of many friends to see a live gig or just going for times and you are guaranteed a and musicians) decided to turn a few quiet drinks somewhere. warm welcome and, of course, what was formerly the old lounge the craic is mighty. in the pub into a music venue, • Graham Norton or The Late, almost two years ago. We Late Show? • Favourite foreign weekend launched it with a music festival Definitely Graham Norton. I love city break? which was a huge success and his sense of humour and he Edinburgh is lovely place to decided to make it an annual usually has great guests on. They visit. There are some great event. all seem to get a kick out of being restaurants and pubs there. The This year we are extremely interviewed by him too, which is people are really friendly too excited to have Wallis Bird, Mick hilarious to watch. which, more often than not, is Flannery, Jerry Fish, The Hot the charm of any place. Still not Sprockets, John Blek and the • Does retail therapy feature sold on the haggis though! Rats and many more play our during your weekend? little venue in September. It will Generally no. Usually, if I was • Favourite weekend also be a celebration of receiving going shopping in the city, it restaurant? would be during the week — the title ‘IMRO National Venue of I’m a big fan of Liberty Grill. The prefer when there are less people the Year’, which we were food is always brilliant there. around! ; Ramen is a great spot to head to -6- Evening Echo* Circulation: 18632 Friday, 8 August 2014 Area of Clip: 65300mm² Page: 15 Page 2 of 2

too, if you’re looking for something more casual or to take away. The staff are fantastic there and, of course, getting to fill your own ice-cream cone after is an added bonus!

• Favourite brunch spot? I wouldn’t be a big brunch fan to be honest.It’s either breakfast or lunch for me.

• Favourite bar? Well, of course I’m going to say Coughlan’s! The Welcome Inn is a brilliant spot too, especially on a Sunday night. Always great craic in there and you’re bound to meet a few characters.

• Lie-in or up with the lark? It depends, usually on the weather. If it’s sunny, I get up really early but during the winter, it’s always a bit harder to drag myself out of bed.

• Do sports feature during your weekend? Not really much of a sports fan. I enjoy going for a swim but that’s about it.

• Cinema or DVD at the weekend? Definitely more of a DVD person than cinema. I can’t even remember the last time I was at the cinema. The last film I watched was Wolf Of Wall Street I think. Thought it was pretty good. I don’t watch a whole lot of TV I do love watching stand-up comedy though, if there is ever some on. • How do you unwind on a Sunday night? I work most Sunday nights but it’s a great night to work as we have the Niall McCabe band playing — one of my favourite local acts so if you haven’t heard them, go check them out. If I’m off, it’s to The Welcome Inn for tunes and, invariably, something that resembles a form of dancing! -7- Tuam Herald* Circulation: 8482 Thursday, 7 August 2014 Area of Clip: 20900mm² Page: 32 Page 1 of 1

New song and Oz tour for Derek NEXT to Nathan Carter, Derek Ryan bonus for the young Carlow man. memorable concert at the Olympia is probably the most successful new Since the release of his last album, Theatre, Dublin, things just keep young Country singer on the Irish Country Soul, he has picked up awards getting better for him. scene at present and, like Nathan, he all across Ireland, receiving Best Live Derek has also answered the call is also creating some ripples of interest Performer of the Year from the Sunday from fans down under as he prepares on the UK music scene. World, and he was also honoured to to set off for a tour of Australia this On the back of his last self-penned be awarded with Album of the Year for September, which is an ambitious single Hold on to Your Hat with Irish his fourth album, Country Soul. His venture for the young man and his icon Sharon Shannon, which received success has not stopped there, with band. a phenomenal response, Derek has his album, The Entertainer, charting With so many young Irish now in wasted no time in putting pen to paper at No 7 in the Irish charts and his last Australia, this tour should be a success to produce a sizzling summer single single reaching No 2 in the UKiTunes but his management and record label titled Flowers in your Hair from his Country charts in the first week of its will need to ensure that they all come forthcoming album, due for release release. out to the gigs, as touring in Australia this August. He has also recently received is costly and the distances that artists This year has been a remarkable an award from the Irish Music have to travel are so great that large journey for Derek, a former member Rights Organisation (IMRO)for his crowds are needed at each venue to of the boy band D-Side, who had some contribution to songwriting. make it viable. success in the UK Pop charts before With TV appearances on BBC, In the meantime he will be disappearing off the music radar. RTE and TV3 this year, as well as concentrating on making Flowers in But when the boy-band era was over appearances on radio stations, a your Hair another successful single for him, Derek returned to his first concert tour throughout Ireland and here at home, it is available from all love, which is Country music, and his the UK and another successful annual record shops and for download on songwriting has also been an added weekend with his fans added to a iTunes. -8- Donegal News-Friday* Circulation: 11186 Friday, 1 August 2014 Area of Clip: 26900mm² Page: 39 Page 1 of 1

Paul has no time for ‘summertime’ blues track CD features the talents of musiciansNEWSROUND Sweeney and Patton who perform The Irish Music Rights Organization regularly at ’s Central (IMRO).have honoured singer Bar. Title tracks include 'Highland and songwriter Derek Ryan with a Maids', 'Blackbirds' and 'The special accolade for his song writing Golden Spud'. The multi instrumental skills. duo are masters on this excellent Colm Kirwin back home in Omagh album. and back on the dancing and cabaret SOUND BYTES scene touring with legendary dad Dominic. Celebrating her 50th anniversary POPSCENE with 'The Promise and The Dream Sian go foill, Tour', Margo teams up with Radio donalkoboyle@eircom. net DONALK. O'BOYLE Kerry country host Dermot Moriarty records 'Memories, Precious Memo- from the village of Pettigo, singer Paul Kelly ries1 as their new recording. Composed and his newly formed band by Shunie Crampsie ’Morning are enjoining a hectic summer, Sun and Memories’ is now recorded Hailingbusy promoting his newly released by The Galway Boy' himself Mike single 'Summertime". Denver, a romantic song. On Monday night the aspiring Ballina's own favourite country newcomer joined Highland Radio vocalist Gerry Guthrie improves presenter Packie Keeney for a chat with each single and his latest 'Second about his career to date. Hand Heart' has that quality One of his greatest thrills was hallmark of success. teaming up with American Another newcomer with a mighty songstress Georgette Jones and voice is Paul Kelly he has good stage recording a single together. He also status and his latest offering 'Summertime' performed his previous recording a song he co-composed from 'The Hangover' to 'The Hooley' with Andy Cox, has that instant and 'So In Love’ at the all star 'Country danceable party appeal. Jamboree' in Letterkenny, some Multi-talented Stephen Smyth weeks back, enjoying rave reviews goes country style singing 'The all round. Country Boy and Ceili Girl' a tailor Like the showband sound of yesteryear made song from this underrated Paul and his energized band singer and musician. are busy adding the show into showbiz With an excellent promotion DVD for his dancers. teenage singer David McNamee Songstress Rosemary is busy promoting shows he has the potential as he her native Coolatee, on her sings 'Let's All Go Down To The River', newly released debut ten track album his new single. Just like dear old 'My Native Coolatee'. dad Dominic Kirwin, son Cohn Kirwin The coalition is a happy mixture of seeks fame with a number entitled her own favourites and most requested 'Here To Stay', and from that songs. Old favourites from gentleman of song John McNicholl 'Medals for Mother' to 'Single Yellow another super single as he sings '1-23', Rose' and from 'Ramblin Man' to what a voice. 'Dirt in My Face' to the title track ’My Native Coolatee1 are the gems of CHARTING - IRISH ALBUMS this CD produced by Terry McGinty 1- TRIBAL Imelda May, 2- GETTING THROUGH Riptide and a little assistance from Neilly Keeney. Movement, Traditional duo Slip Jig are all excited 3-WAGON WHEEL SHOW..Nathan about their debut album ’The Carter. -9- The Irish World* Circulation: 19000 Saturday, 16 August 2014 Area of Clip: 28600mm² Page: 27 Page 1 of 1

RYAN RELEASES FLOWERS YOUR HAIR

HE'S not going to San Francisco (as far as we know) or turning into a new-age DEREK FLOWERS IN YOURRYAN HAIR - hippy, but Irish country singer Derek Ryan is singing about flowers in your hair. After recently urging us to Hold On To Your Hat (his last self-penned single with accordion star Sharon Shannon), he has wasted no time putting pen to paper to produce a number that has sizzling summer hit written all over it. more of his last album Country The singer told the Irish brass Soul, he has picked up World he felt Flowers In Your introducedawards all across Ireland. His Hair was the perfect song album. The Entertainer, for this time of year: to it charted at number 7 in the "After the success and, Irish charts and his last single of my last single although it reached No.2 in the UK with Sharon Shannon, V is alternate iTunes country charts in the I wanted to my usual first week of release. to do something sound, its core Recently, he also received his a bit is still very latest mantelpiece filler - an different. much Irish award from the Irish Music This one country. I Rights Organisation (IMRO) has hope you all for his contribution to songwriting. enjoy listening Flowers in your Hair, to it as which you can download on much as I iTunes, is taken from Derek's have writing forthcoming album due for and release later this month. recording

journey tor the singer this past For more, take a look at twelve months. www.derekryan.com. Since the release -10- Kerrys Eye* Circulation: 25930 Thursday, 31 July 2014 Area of Clip: 40800mm² Page: 31 Page 1 of 2

Sean McCarthy Weekend Festival hits its twentieth This year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the inaugural Sean McCarthy Weekend Festival. The main motivation behind the festival back in 1994 was to ensure that the memory of Sean McCarthy was kept alive. Sean was much loved ferent artists worldwide. It McCarthy’s Bar and developed locally by all age groups. has been performed at the a special friendship He was totally unselfish Olympics, Super Bowl, and with the late Maurice with his time for charity to mark 9/11, at the Nelson McCarthy. I have vivid events and other occasions. Mandela burial service and memories of both of them He had a special relationship at the Nobel Peace Awards. walking the River Road discussing with the youth of the Westlife made it the debut nature, especially locality and was always single for their album Face the wild flowers in the summer. available to give encouragementto Face in 2005 and it I would like to recognise and advice. In became UK Record of the the work of my fellow 1994, the committee erected Year. It has become a universalcommittee members, Peggy a bust in honour of Sean inspiration anthem O'Connell, Anna Marie at the Finuge Cross at the and, as one commentator O'Sullivan, Bridget O'Connor spot where he used to sit remarked, “It is not a song and Willie O’Connor. and wait for the mobile it’s a phenomenon”. Together we have managed library, the bus and the The presence of Brendan postman. Graham in Finuge for the to sustain the festival and The committee were also concert and the Ballad keep the memory of Sean anxious to ensure that the Competition is the greatest McCarthy alive,” Deputy songs of Sean McCarthy tribute that we could pay to Jimmy Deenihan said. would continue to be performedSean McCarthy. “A special word of thanks and enjoyed by the Brendan will talk about to all our sponsors and emerging group of ballad the inspiration behind his patrons, especially Mike and Sue Nilsson, IMRO and writers and singers, inspiring most popular songs. His them to write their own songs will be performed by Kerry County Arts Office for sponsoring the Arts ballads. Hence the reason Cathy Jordan accompanied for the Sean McCarthy Ballad by Steve Cooney on guitar Competition. Without our Competition which sponsors and patrons the and Danny O'Mahony on festival could not survive,” attracts entrants from all accordion. over Ireland. Over 1,00 Jimmy said. original ballads have been TEACH SIAMSA submitted for competition The children’s art event since 1994. with Liam Brennan and the Getting the opportunity to step dancing workshop with perform in the final of the Johnny Cronin are both competition is much attracting considerable sought-after by the singer interest and were huge successes /songwriting fraternity and last year. winning the competition is On Sunday evening a highly valued. social event to mark the Over the years some of 40th anniversary of the the legends of the Irish ballad opening of Teach Siamsa in scene have performed at Finuge will take place. This the concert in Finuge, will include the screening of including Liam Clancy, the documentary Bimis ag Johnny McEvoy, Jim Rince which goes right back McCann, Sean Keane, to the foundation of Siamsa Danny Doyle, Brendan Tire and how it was Shine and many more. spawned from the rich culture This year our special of north Kerry. guest in one of McCarthy’s Bar will be greatest-ever songwriters, the centre of music and Brendan Graham. His song dance over the weekend ‘You Raise Me Up’ is Ireland’swith the annual bank holiday most successful song BBQ, the final event of ever to date and has been the weekend. recorded by over 800 dif¬ “Sean McCarthy spent many enjoyable moments in -11- Kerrys Eye* Circulation: 25930 Thursday, 31 July 2014 Area of Clip: 40800mm² Page: 31 Page 2 of 2