Welcome to my web site FERGALFLAHERTY.COM I will be updating it on a regular basis with insights to my music, gig's, songwriting and a little about my personal life. I will be uploading Reports, Songs and Photos to keep you all in touch.
I am based on the sunshine Island of Tenerife where I entertain to a full house 6 night's a week in the world famous "Hole in the Wall". It is known to be one of the busiest bar's in Las Americas and was opened by myself and my great friend Greg James in June 1996.
I am very lucky or should I say blessed to be part of a fantastic establishment which has helped me launch my music career, with clientele from all over Europe, America and Australia the "Hole in the wall" is a fine stage to sell myself world wide.
There are many famous people who frequent the "Hole in the wall" and from all walk's of life. The one and only Daniel O'Donnell is a frequent visitor to Tenerife he always calls to see us with his beautiful wife Majella. He has even been seen to take the stage and blast out a tune or two.
Daniel's lovely sister "Margo" Irelands Queen of Country calls to see us with her great friend Shirley two beautiful Ladies. Like Daniel, Margo is known to grace the stage and brings the house down on every occasion. Thanks Margo!
The "Hole in the Wall" has a party night every Thursday night where we have an Irish Quiz, a game of Irish Heads & Tails and we also run a raffle to raise money for Charity. We work in conjuction with Bob Brolly MBE from BBC WM and Chris Kamara from Sky Sports.
The Charity we have been involved with for the past 2 years is "Marie Currie Cancer Care". Last year we raised nearly €25,000 and this year we hope to top that again. Over the years the "Hole in the Wall" has raised over €150,000 for varios Charities which is a major achievment for a small Irish Bar.
Thanks Bob & Chris for your continued Support and keep up the great work.
We also had visits from Irelands own Paddy Cole a great character and one of Irelands finest Musicians, John Lowe world famous Darts Player and the face of Hidi hi Paul Shane a gentleman who had time for everyone.
Sky Sports Chris Kamara and his beautiful wife Anne have become great friends of ours and alway's put's a smile on our faces when they call. Chris has been known to grace the stage as well but unfortunetly doesn't know when to get off (haha).
Even though I sing six nights a week in the "Hole in the Wall" I still take time to do some mini Tours and Major Concerts in the UK & Ireland. I also will be releasing albums which will be on sale on my website and outlets nationwide.
My most recent album "Everything you do" has been a Great success for me and has been in many country playlists worldwide. The title track from the album reached no 2 in the British Independent Country Charts. Track 3 "Waltz with me tonight" slipped in to the top ten in the American
Roots Charts. I am currently working on a new album which I hope to have ready this summer.
I am promoted in America by RhonBob Promotions. They are a great company that make you feel as if you are the only artist they are Promoting. Thanks Rhon and all the Staff for your hard work.
WEBSITE LINKS
Chris Kamara
Bob Brolly
Hole in the Wall
Daniel O'Donnell
Margo O'Donnell
RhonBob Promotions
I am from a seaside village in the North East of Ireland called Bettystown. I have some Fantastic memories growing up there as a child, any chance I can get, I go back there to see my Parents and my old Friends. I have even written a song about my homestead and it's simply called "Bettystown".
Bettystown is 6 miles (10km) south of Drogheda a town steeped in history and well worth a visit if you are ever on Holidays in Ireland. To find out more about Drogheda and it's surrounding area's click on www.drogheda.ie
I came accross a web site in Ireland that was designed to promote Irish acts and give people an insight to the Music scene in Ireland. The Guy who designed it is called Paul Martin. You can click on to his website by clicking on- Paul Martin
a great website Paul well done. |
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