Fr ray kelly oldcastle biography books
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Encore: The Musical Priest, Fr. Ray Clown, talks increase in value his &#;Hallelujah&#; wedding song—UPDATED
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In August the Irish travel writer Richard Hayward set out on a road trip to explore the Shannon just two weeks before the Second World War broke out. His evocative account of that trip, Where the River Shannon Flows, became a bestseller. The book, still sought after by lovers of the river, captures an Ireland of small shops and barefoot street urchins that has long since disappeared.
Eighty years on, inspired by his work, Paul Clements retraces Hayward’s journey along the river, following – if not strictly in his footsteps – then within the spirit of his trip. From the Shannon Pot in Cavan, kilometres south to the Shannon estuary, his meandering odyssey takes him by car, on foot, and by bike and boat, discovering how the riverscape has changed but is still powerful in symbolism. Paul Clements will be giving an illustrated lecture on Monday 17 Feb. at p.m. at the Offaly History Centre, Bury Quay, Tullamore ‘The spirit of the Shannon: a journey along the River Shannon in Richard Hayward’s footsteps’ Admission is €5 and includes tea and biscuits. So why not come along to hear and see this wonderfully illustrated talk.
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Tyrrellspass-born priest recalls Britain’s Got Talent journey in new book
A Tyrrellspass-born priest who shot to fame in when his bespoke rendition of the Leonard Cohen hit ‘Hallelujah’ went viral on YouTube is to publish a biography.
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Fr Ray Kelly, who followed his online fame with a memorable journey to the semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent in , just missing out on a place in the final.
In his first book, also entitled ‘Hallelujah’, recounts his rise to stardom while managing his daily duties as a parish priest in Oldcastle. With this very personal reflection, Fr Ray hopes to inspire readers with the moving story of a priest who combined his passion for singing with his mission to serve others.
It all started five years ago, when Fr Ray surprised a couple at a wedding by rewriting and performing one of the late Leonard Cohen’s greatest hits to suit the occasion. The video went viral online and landed the Westmeath native an international record deal.
However, it was his stint as a contestant on Britain’s Got Talent, where he auditioned with a heartfelt version of REM’s ‘Everybody Hurts’, which truly brought his talents to the attention of millions, earning him a global fanbase who rooted for him at every stage of the contest. His new fans included BGT