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A Lazarus Soul is an Irish post-punk band formed in Dublin 2001. The band is known for its focus on social issues in Ireland. Its name derives from the nickname "Lazarus" given to lead singer Brian Brannigan by his mother due to him overcoming multiple severe illnesses in childhood. [1]
Instead, Brannigan's mother concocted a ruse, in which the doctor at the clinic in which he was born informed the Brannigan family that Tim had been a stillbirth. The second part of the ruse involved Brannigan being kept at an orphanage for a year before his birth mother "adopted" him on the pretence that he would be a replacement for the ...
Ireland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 with the song "We've Got the World", written by Martin Brannigan and Keith Molloy, and performed by Mickey Joe Harte. The Irish participating broadcaster, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ), organised the competition You're a Star in order to select its entry for the contest.
In 1984, Coulter launched himself as an artist in his own right and began by releasing a solo instrumental album called Classic Tranquility. [5] His follow-up, Sea of Tranquility, peaked at No. 46 in the UK Albums Chart, and remained in the chart for fourteen weeks. [23] The follow-up album, Phil Coulter's Ireland reached No. 86 in the UK. [23]
Geraldine Brannigan, (born 1954), (sometimes listed as Geraldine Branagan [1]) known professionally as Géraldine, is an Irish singer, [2] known for finishing in fifth place in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975 with the song "Toi" while representing Luxembourg.
Branigan, who headed up the unit until its disbandment in 1973, had the respect of both the community and judiciary, the now Sergeant Branigan becoming a well-known figure in Dublin during the 1960s. Stories of mistreatment, rough or tough justice surrounded Garda Branigan and his squad, the sight of his Bedford CT van, was feared on Dublin's ...
Ballymahon derives its name from the Irish language term Baile Uí Mhatháin or Baile Mathuna, meaning "Town of Mahon".This may refer to Mahon (Mathgamain mac Cennétig), a southern chieftain and the elder brother of Brian Boru, who is believed by some to have fought a battle in 960 in the vicinity of Ballymahon at Shrule (in Irish Sruaith Fhuil, River of Blood) where he defeated O'Rourke of ...
Ó Brannagáin has been a TV presenter for many years on TG4 and Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), he has presented on various programmes including Hiudai, Pop TV, S.O.S., Echo Island, Telly Bingo, Open House, the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Delegation and most recently Glas Vegas. Ó Brannagáin was a teacher for many years and was until Spring 2007 the presenter of 98FM's Late Night Talk.