Reilly's Men launch new CD
At the launch of the Reilly's Men CD in the Promenade Bar the Riverside Park Hotel last Friday night were Reilly's Men (from left) Stephen O'leary, Martin Sheehan, Mick Folan and Paul O'reilly with Fintan Kelly, MC.
FOUR-PIECE Enniscorthy-based traditional folk group Reilly's men certainly believe in staying close to home. The band – comprising Mick Folan, Stephen O'leary, Paul O'reilly and Martin Sheehan – launched their new CD at the Riverside Park hotel in Enniscorthy last Friday. And the album called 'Long in the Making' was recorded in the house of singer and guitar player Paul O'reilly in Bellefield.
However, they are prepared to venture further afield in the choice of musical material, stopping off in American and Australia along the way.
The list of tracks also includes an upbeat number from mandolin player Stephen O'leary who, literally, sings the praises of the Slaney search and rescue organisation.
The band has been together for a year and a half, formed after a jamming session on Paddy's Day 2010.
They have a considerable following for their live gig mixture of traditional Irish and American folk, with the odd rock 'n roll track thrown in.
