We are delighted to have received over 50 submissions from members of our local community and beyond. We hope you enjoy the diverse collection of talents as much as we did.
Athlone Community Radio‘s Christmas Variety Show is the first in a series of events supporting our 10k for 10 Years fundraiser, a year-long celebration during which we will host fun events to celebrate our 10th birthday, while raising funds to contribute to our 2021 overheads.
All donations big or small to gofundme.com/acr10 are very much appreciated.
Any support given will help us to pay our bills in 2021 and keep our valuable not-for-profit service running for the community.
Enjoy!
**Tracklist**
Presenters: Daniel Coulter and Geraldine O’ Sullivan
00:00:00 – Town Crier Anthony Merrigan introduction
00:00:43 – Presenter introduction
00:03:43 – Sina Theil – No Matter the Distance (This Christmas)
00:08:00 – TKS sponsor
00:08:20 – (Presenter introduction to video)
00:09:31 – Athlone Community Radio staff
00:13:45 – (Presenter introduction to video)
00:14:36 – Dermot McElwaine – poem
00:17:01 – Around The World ACR promo
00:17:31 – (Presenter introduction to video)
00:18:20 – AnneMarie Mullan – AcroDance
00:19:51 – (Presenter introduction to video)
00:20:44 – Moate Community School – Oh Holy Night
00:24:03 – (Presenter introduction to video)
00:24:50 – Midlands Science – Space as gaeilge
00:27:31 – Golden Island Shopping Centre sponsor
00:28:05 – Athlone Today ACR promo
00:28:28 – Ella Rose Hughes – Magic trick
00:28:49 – (Presenter chat & introduction to video)
00:30:29 – Riyansh Agarwal – Jingle Bells
00:31:43 – (Presenter introduction to video)
00:32:42 – Aishling Rafferty Music – Tomorrow Christmas Day
00:36:21 – Eddie Rockets Ireland sponsor
00:36:49 – (Presenter introduction to video)
00:37:52 – Rachel Gray – Jealous of the Angels
00:39:04 – Brekkie Fix ACR promo
00:39:29 – (Presenter chat & introduction to video)
00:43:58 – Violin Trio – selection of Christmas pieces
00:46:37 – Ahascragh Post Office – Elf video 1
00:47:46 – Moate Business College sponsor
00:47:56 – (Presenter chat & introduction to video)
00:50:42 – Philomena and Gabriel Barry – Jingle Bells & greeting
00:51:12 – Dolores Keaveney Books & Textiles – Dee the Bee
00:55:33 – Country Show ACR promo
00:55:48 – (Presenter introduction to video)
00:56:27 – First Day Lions – Christmas at Home
00:59:49 – (Presenter introduction to video)
01:01:05 – St. Hilda’s Services
01:02:24 – Deirdre Ó Murchadha – ScéilÃn Brónach
01:03:49 – Thanks to Flancare Warehousing & Logistics Centre
01:04:13 – (Presenter chat & introduction to video)
01:05:40 – Eva Coyle Music – 2000 Miles
01:09:28 – (Presenter chat & introduction to video)
01:11:28 – Athlone Family Resource Centre – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
01:16:17 – Robs Ranch House Athlone sponsor
01:16:46 – (Presenter chat & introduction to video)
01:19:08 – Sarah Kilmartin – Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
01:20:27 – (Presenter chat & introduction to video)
01:21:54 – Sinead Mullally – ‘Til We Meet Again poem
01:22:44 – (Presenter introduction to video)
01:23:19 – Mystery Santa message
01:24:40 – Aengus O’Rourke message
01:25:07 – (Presenter introduction to video)
01:26:36 – The Sleeveens (Margaret McKenna Mullan play)
01:28:35 – For Arts Sake ACR promo
01:29:03 – Rachel Goode Singing Diva – Let It Snow
01:31:00 – (Presenter introduction to video)
01:31:30 – Hugh Courtney – French/Spanish Waltz (Accordion)
01:35:31 – Shamrock Lodge Hotel sponsor
01:35:56 – Midlands Polish Community message
01:36:06 – (Presenter chat & introduction to video)
01:37:51 – Sile No Gigs – Overcome
01:41:06 – Declan Coyle & Johnny Johnston
01:44:13 – (Presenter introduction to video)
01:44:55 – Athlone Community Radio board
01:46:25 – Music & Updates ACR promo
01:46:59 – Sarah Gordon Music – Ave Maria
01:50:04 – (Presenter introduction to video)
01:51:16 – Joe Keating – Saoirse (story)
01:54:16 – Love My Hair sponsor
01:54:41 – Gerry Jago – I’m Dreaming of a Corona-free Christmas
01:57:53 – (Presenter chat & introduction to video)
02:00:09 – Ahascragh Post Office – Elf Video 2
02:00:39 – Oboes & Overtures ACR promo
02:01:12 – Stephen Lynch feat Blake – A Christmas Wish
02:04:22 – (Presenter introduction to video)
02:05:34 – Jack Tiernan – Fairytale of New York
02:07:52 – Arcadia Athlone sponsor
02:08:03 – Caroline Coyle poetry
02:10:49 – (Presenter introduction to video)
02:12:00 – Dessie Parkes – Freight train & Limehouse Blues (Instrumentals)
02:13:23 – The Rambling House ACR promo
02:13:46 – Amy Barry – The Scent of Her poem
02:15:11 – Joe Flynn
02:17:59 – (Presenter introduction to video)
02:19:25 – Ballymahon Boardriding Cowboy Kegband – Merry Christmas, Everyone
02:22:28 – Rotary Club of Athlone sponsor
02:22:39 – Padraig McGovern poetry
02:24:37 – (Presenter introduction to video)
02:25:42 – Kara Richards Volunteer award
02:27:33 – Athlone Community Radio volunteers
02:31:04 – Sports Hub ACR promo
02:31:27 – Fabrice Fortune – Ne me quitte pa
02:34:53 – (Presenter chat & introduction to video)
02:36:27 – Ahascragh Post Office – Elf Video 3
02:36:50 – The Sound Factory sponsor
02:38:18 – 8-ball Pool Tricks (Kyle, Damien, Adam (Barry))
02:38:32 – St. Hilda’s Show ACR promo
02:39:05 – Colin Fahy Music – So What Do You Want For Christmas
02:41:45 – (Presenter chat & introduction to video)
02:43:57 – Eoghan Egan Writer – jokes
02:46:19 – Viking Tours Ireland sponsor
02:46:48 – Athlone A Cappella – Ding Dong Merrily on High
02:48:43 – (Presenter introduction to video)
02:49:35 – Shark Sullivan – I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues
02:54:13 – Through The Years ACR promo
02:54:48 – Band 2 Brigade – Athlone – Moment for Morricone
03:02:44 – (Presenter introduction to video)
03:04:44 – Seamus McKenna – Love Me Do
03:07:21 – Mike Ganly Auctioneers sponsor
03:07:31 – Milutin Cvetkovic – Sports impersonations
03:09:04 – Glasson Craft Gallery sponsor
03:09:35 – St Marys Athlone message from Fr Declan & Angie Bannon – When a Child is Born
03:12:15 – Presenter final raffle prize, thanks, goodbyes, intro to final video
03:15:17 – Athlone Community Radio’s Christmas in Athlone
