Charlie McGettigan
Charles (Charlie) McGettigan (born 7 December 1950, Ballyshannon, County Donegal) is an Irish singer. He lives in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.[1]
Performing with Paul Harrington, he won the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 with the song "Rock 'n' Roll Kids" (words and music by Brendan Graham). He made an appearance as a guest singer at Congratulations, the 50th anniversary concert of Eurovision.
In August 1998, McGettigan's only son, Shane McGettigan, was killed in a construction accident while working in Quincy, Massachusetts.[2][3]
In 2015, McGettigan wrote "Anybody Got a Shoulder" for Kat Mahon, which was one of the five songs for Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015.
Discography (Albums)
Stolen moments - 2006 Charlie McGettigan - 1990 Family Matters - 2001 In your old room - 1998 Songs of The Night Another Side of Charlie McGettigan - 2002 (approx.) Rock 'N' Roll Kids - The Album (together with Paul Harrington) - 1994 The Man From 20 - 2010
References
- ↑ McGettigan, Charlie (May 8, 2007). "Charlie McGettigan's Blog". Myspace. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ↑ Hogan, Eugene; Keogh, Elaine (August 13, 1998). "Irishmen die in scaffold horror". Irish Independent. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
- ↑ Smith, Jim. "Feds blame contractors in death of Irish laborers". The Irish Echo. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
External links
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Niamh Kavanaghwith "In Your Eyes" |
Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest (with Paul Harrington) 1994 |
Succeeded by Secret Gardenwith "Nocturne" |
| Preceded by Niamh Kavanagh with "In Your Eyes" |
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest (with Paul Harrington) 1994 |
Succeeded by Eddie Friel with "Dreamin'" |
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