Pauric Browne hangs up his microphone

Thursday next, July 30 sees the end of the career of one of Edenderry's most famous musical exports. The legendary Pauric Browne has decided due to ongoing ill health, to retire from the music business. To mark the occasion, Pauric's many friends from the business throughout the country will gather in Byrne's in Edenderry to pay tribute to a man who has been the ultimate professional for over forty years. Starting his career in his native Fr. Paul Murphy Street with The Boynesiders, Pauric became a national household name in 1978 when he was one of the winners of Opportunity Knocks, hosted by the famous Hughie Green. He subsequently had Irish chart hits with Yarmouth Town and Walking Talking Dolly. He spent some years as a solo act touring Ireland and the U.K. He then formed Pauric Browne and Misty, which consisted of well known midland musicians, Ollie Kennedy, Dessie Hynes and Gerry Seery. Dessie Hynes went on to write songs and tour the world with near neighbours Foster and Allen, while both Gerry and Ollie are still performing professionally. Over the last few years, Pauric has worked the local music circuit for the most of the year and also spent the last 25 summer seasons headlining in the Achill Head Hotel on Achill Island. However, in recent times, due to health problems, Pauric has been winding down his professional commitments and recently decided to hang up his guitar and microphone and enjoy his retirement. To celebrate this wonderful career, a host of local and national Entertainers will gather at the Oakwood Inn on J.K.L. Street at 9pm on Thursday next, to join Pauric on stage for what promises to be a truly nostalgic night. Tickets are on sale locally for €5, please come along and join in the celebration of what has been a truly magnificent career and promises to be a wonderful night of music and enjoyment.