Noelie McDonnell
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Noelie McDonnell is an Irish
singer-songwriter
from Tuam
, Co. Galway. His debut release was an E.P entitled Downhome in 2004. His debut self-titled album released in 2005, was considered a hit, and its opening song, Stars was picked as Ian Dempsey
's Song of the Week on his radio show on Today FM
.
In June 2008, Noelie released his second album, Beyond Hard Places. Nearly Four, a song written for Noelie's nephew got to number 4 in the Irish Download Charts in Autumn, and number 15 in the Irish Singles Chart.
Noelie has played alongside numerous prolific artists including John Martyn
, Roesy
, The Saw Doctors
, The Chalets
, Luka Bloom
, The Walls
& Mundy
.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
from Tuam
Tuam
Tuam is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The name is pronounced choo-um . It is situated west of the midlands of Ireland, and north of Galway city.-History:...
, Co. Galway. His debut release was an E.P entitled Downhome in 2004. His debut self-titled album released in 2005, was considered a hit, and its opening song, Stars was picked as Ian Dempsey
Ian Dempsey
Ian Michael Dempsey is an Irish presenter of television and breakfast radio. He is the long-running presenter of the breakfast show on Today FM, self-titled The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, which runs from 07:00 - 09:00 each weekday morning...
's Song of the Week on his radio show on Today FM
Today FM
Radio Ireland Ltd, trading as 100-102 Today FM is an Irish commercial FM radio station which is available nationally. The station, which commenced broadcasting on Saint Patrick's Day in 1997, can be received nationally and carries a mix of music and talk...
.
In June 2008, Noelie released his second album, Beyond Hard Places. Nearly Four, a song written for Noelie's nephew got to number 4 in the Irish Download Charts in Autumn, and number 15 in the Irish Singles Chart.
Noelie has played alongside numerous prolific artists including John Martyn
John Martyn
John Martyn, OBE , born Iain David McGeachy, was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a forty-year career he released twenty studio albums, working with artists such as Eric Clapton and David Gilmour...
, Roesy
Roesy
Roesy, from Birr, County Offaly, is an Irish singer-songwriter.His debut album "Sketch the Day, Paint the Night" was followed by "The Spirit Store" in 2003 and "Only Love is Real" in 2004...
, The Saw Doctors
The Saw Doctors
The Saw Doctors are an Irish rock band. Formed in 1986 in Tuam, County Galway, they have achieved eighteen Top 30 singles in Ireland, including three number ones. Their first number one, "I Useta Lover," topped the Irish charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1990, and still holds the record for the...
, The Chalets
The Chalets
The Chalets were a five-piece band from Dublin, Ireland, active from 2001 to 2008.-Members:* Chris Judge – lead bass* Caoimhe "Pony" Derwin – singer* Dylan Roche – bongos* Enda Loughman – guitar* Paula "Peepee" Cullen – singer, songwriter, lead g-tar...
, Luka Bloom
Luka Bloom
Luka Bloom is an Irish folk-rock singer-songwriter. He is the younger brother of Irish folk singer Christy Moore.-Early life:...
, The Walls
The Walls
The Walls are an Irish rock band. They were formed in 1998 by two ex-members of The Stunning.-Members:* Steve Wall* Joe Wall* Carl Harms * Rory Doyle...
& Mundy
Mundy
Mundy is an Irish singer-songwriter. 'Mundy' is a nickname given to Enright, as it not only refers to his name Edmund, but it is how he pronounces the word "Monday".-Biography:...
.