| Glór Tíre | |
|---|---|
| Format | Interactive music talent show |
| Presented by | Dáithí Ó Sé |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Language(s) | English/Gealige |
| Production | |
| Running time | 40mins * 12 and 60mins * 3 |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | TG4 |
| Original airing | 2002 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
'Glór Tíre' is a reality based talent search for Ireland's newest country and western music star. It has been running for a number of seasons on TG4. Glór Tíre is literally translated as Country Voice. It is produced by Gaelmedia for TG4. It is now in its 7th season. It is one of TG4's top rated programmes often coming first in the channels top 10 programmes, averaging 100,000 viewers.[1]
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It is Ireland’s only TV talent quest for country and western talent. It is presented by Dáithí Ó Sé. He talks to the contestants after they perform to get their reactions to the comments of studio judges, John Creedon, Shay Healy and Caitríona Ní Shúilleabháin.[2]
The opening episode of the series introduces each of the artists to the audience, allowing them to sing a song for the judges and the audience. Over the following ten weeks the contests take there place beside their mentor over the course of one concert each. Following these weeks the reality show continues into the final stages, which in the contestant are voted out by the audience.
The 7th season started on September 15, 2009 at 22:30.
| Contestant | Details | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Timmy Lawlor | Age:
From: Tipperary Occupation: Musical Influences: The Eagles & Bob Dylan, Traditional Irish Music |
TBA |
| Elaine Gormley | Age:
From: Occupation: Musical Influences: |
TBA |
| Joe Moore | Age:
From: Derry Occupation: Musical Influences: |
TBA |
| Caroline McGrattan | Age:
From: Co. Down Occupation: Nurse Musical Influences: |
TBA |
| Eunice Moran | Age:
From: Co. Roscommon Occupation: Musical Influences: |
TBA |
| Natasha Magee | Age:
From: Occupation: Student Influences: |
TBA |
| Philip English | Age:
From: Occupation: Musical Influences: |
Brendan Shine, Foster and Allen |
| Michelle Magee | Age:
From: Occupation: Musical Influences: |
TBA |
| Tracey McGilligan | Age: 29
From: Ringsend, Northern Ireland Occupation: Administration Musical Influences: Martina McBride, Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood |
Kieran McGilligan (cousin) |
The 6th season started on September 16, 2009 at 10:20pm and is repeated each Saturday Night at 8:40pm. Each of the contestants are put forward by Irish Country and Western stars, the table below outlines the contestants and their mentors.[3]
| Contestant | Details | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Brennan | Age: 47
From: Ballybrophy, Co Laois Occupation: Nursing Home Carer Musical Influences: Ann Murray |
Shawn Cuddy |
| Rosie Flanagan | Age: 41
From: Ballycumber, Co Offaly Occupation: Administration Clerk Musical Influences: Crystal Gayle & Ray Lynam |
TR Dallas |
| Brian McDermott | Age: 28
From: Co. Sligo Occupation: Singer Musical Influences: Vince Gill & Michael Bublé |
The Conquerors |
| Mick McDonald | Age: 49
From: Gurteen, Co. Sligo Occupation: Truck Owner/Driver Musical Influences: Elvis Presley & Kenny Rogers |
Patrick Feeney |
| Lisa McHugh | Age: 20
From: Carmunnock, Glasgow Occupation: Company Secretary Musical Influences: Dixie Chicks & Philomena Begley |
Robert Mizzell |
| Laura Mulligan | Age: 33
From: Tullamore, Co Offaly Occupation: Café Owner Influences: Dolly Parton, Faith Hill & Merle Haggard |
Mike Denver |
| Una Nolan | Age: 31
From: Kildare, now living in Claremorris, Co Mayo Occupation: Assistant Director of Music at Knock Shrine Musical Influences: Crystal Gayle & Ann Murray |
John McNicholl |
| Patrick O'Sullivan | Age: 37
From: Ballinageary, Co Cork Occupation: Musician Musical Influences: Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson |
Louise Morrissey |
| Claire Sheerin | Age: 28
From: Maghera, Athlone, Co Westmeath Occupation: Stay At Home Mother Musical Influences: Ceol Tíre Mheiriceá & bluegrass |
John Hogan |