The Ireland Podcast4 Mar 2024

33. Aonghus O'Flaherty: Tig Choili, Galway

Episode 33 is a conversation with Aonghus O'Flaherty who is the son of Colie O'Flaherty and one of the key family members of a jewel in the musical crown of Galway: Tig Choili. This interview was recorded on 18th January 2024 and was initially planned to be published on The Galway Podcast, however, through reflection it was deemed too invaluable a conversation not to air on The Ireland Podcast.

Conversation includes: talking bunioch; early days, the makeover of Tig Choili; Stockton’s Wing and Maurice Lennon; the timeline of Tig Choili; Joe Magliocco and the Genoa Bar; Trigger Martin’s, Billy Lawless; Cathal Hayden from Four Men And A Dog; Dessie O'Halloran; ESB installing electric on Inishbofin; Gerard ‘Gerry’ Mulholland (Jarír al-Majar); Shane Filan from Westlife; the Prince and Princess of Wales; Shane MacGowan & Jimmy Healey; Anjelica Huston, daughter of John Huston; Willie Nelson; the Irish music sessions; the different session musicians; Frankie Gavin; Hen and Stag Parties; Apl.de.ap from Black Eyed Peas; the price of a pint down the years; Douglas Kennedy, RFK’s son; Dáithí Ó Sé and Maura Derrane from the Today Show; Sharon and Mary Shannon and Ger Clancy; Johnny O’Connolly, Johnny O’Connolly Sr. and Noel Hill; the relationship the Irish have with death; Tig Coili locals; Ian Rush and John Barnes; Paolo Nutini; Desmond O'Halloran; plans for the future; the great bunch of locals that make the pub; the best staff around; the tourists; Nashville vs. Galway bands; Matt Keane and all the Keane family, as well as other topics.

Relevant Links

https://tigchoiligalway.com

https://www.instagram.com/tigchoili

Additional Links

Cathal Hayden - My Love Is In Amerikay, Lord MacDonald’s And The Foxhunters

Sharon Shannon & Dessie O'Halloran - Say You Love Me

Gerard ‘Gerry’ Mulholland (Jarír al-Majar) Part 1: Wake

Gerard ‘Gerry’ Mulholland (Jarír al-Majar) Part 2: Funeral

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