Video : Athlone Community Radio’s Christmas Variety Show

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 – Scéilín 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