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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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
Brannigan may refer to: Brannigan. Films. Brannigan, a 1975 film starring John Wayne; People. Francis Brannigan (1918–2006), fire service construction ...
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 ...
William Gillespie, a poet from Ballybofey, wrote the song shortly after the event. [2] The song was very popular in Ireland in the 1920s before being rediscovered and covered by bands including The Dubliners and Flying Column, although the more modern versions have slightly different lyrics; Johnston is often replaced with Johnson as well, as in the Clancy Brothers version.