AN INTERVIEW WITH THE BAND
Liam Coen - Banjo, Mandolin & Vocals
Liam was born in 1978 and claims Rossmore, Co. Tipperary and Newbridge, Co. Kildare as his home towns.
Who is your favourite band/singer? My brother Micheal Coen
What was your best gig? Jackie Healy Rae's Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry.
Who do you most admire? Martin Ferris
What is your opinion on the Nothern Ireland situation? The Republicans can do no more. It's time for the British Government to pull out and give Ireland back to it's people.
Do you think you will see a United Ireland? Yes, because this generation will vote Sinn Féin and support the 6 counties. This generation will not let them down not like the previous generations.
Paudie Coen - Concert Flute, Whistles, Low Whistles
Paudie was born in 1982 and his home town is Rossmore, Co. Tipperary.
Who is your favourite band? Planxty/Pogues
What was your best gig? The Gaelic Club, Sydney, Australia
Who do you most admire? Shane McGowan and Gerry Adams
Who is your favourite musician? Dessie Donnelly from Manchester
What is your opinion on the Northern Ireland situation? I think Sinn Féin has pulled out all the stops to ensure peace, so give Sinn Féin and the Irish their freedom from the Brits
Do you think you will see a United Ireland? It's looking good!
Paudie Skehan - Drums
Paudie was born in Co. Tipperary.
Who is your favourite band? The Saw Doctors and the Pougues
What was your best gig? Glenaullin GAA Club in Derry
Who do you most admire? Shane McGowan and the drummer from Def Leppard as he only has one hand.
What is your opinion on the Nothern Ireland situation? Keep trying and keep moving forward
Thomas Doran - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals
Thomas was born in 1985. His home town is Moycarkey Borris, Co. Tipperary.
Who is your favourite band? Athenrye
What was your best gig? The Merry Man Festival
What is your favourite venue? The Dean Rock Lounge, Togher in Cork City
Who do you most admire? Gerry Adams
What is your opinion on the situation in the North of Ireland? There won't be a major revolution in the North if it's purely political but Republicans will turn the tables in our favour
Do you think you will see a United Ireland? I can see a united ireland but everyone will have to play their own part
Jamie Mockler - Guitar, Mandolin, Lead Vocals
Jamie was born in 1981 and comes from Moycarkey Borris, Co. Tipperary.
Who is your favourite band? Eire Óg/Pogues
What was your best gig? Moley/Burns Commemoration in Silverbridge last year
Who do you most admire? Anyone who lived and died for a United Ireland
What is your opinion on the Nothern Ireland situation? Brits out!
Do you think you will see a United Ireland? We better!
Adrian Wall (Sound)
His home town is Cahir, Co. Tipperary.
Liam (Banjo / Mandolin) & Paddy Coen (Flute/ Whistle) started music at an early age competing in Féis' & fleadhs, winning many titles along the way. Paudie (Drums) & Thomas Doran ( Bass / vocals), sons of Tom Doran former Tipperary Goalkeeper and later days better known for his Box playing, a very strong traditional music family. And Jamie Mockler (guitar/Mandolin/Vocals) got his first Guitar at twelve years old and soon after showed the talent which he has. Adrian Wall is the bands Sound Engineer and has brought a level of professionalism which is the key to their success.