My Story in Song
by Owen O'Shea - Kerry's Eye NewspaperTelling her life story through song is the theme of the debut album My Story by Moyvane singer Elaine Foley.
Recorded in Causeway in 2011, the album is a selection of the many favourites of the well-known North Kerry songstress, who appeared last year in RTE's All Ireland Talent Show. Mother-of-three and full-time student, Elaine has toured the world with various groups and has performed with a number of dance shows like Ceol Chiarrai.
She has been singing since the age of 13 and describes it as an integral part of her life. "I am a full time student at the moment but music is very much my passion. The album has been in the pipeline for a while and I would describe it as a collection of songs which hold a special place in my heart," said Elaine. "Some of the songs would be associated with my father and others would be linked to special memories I have of family members who are home and away. It's dedicated to my husband Enda and my three children - Conor, Hannah and Enya," she said.
My Story will be launched at the Listowel Arms Hotel on August 12th, 2011 There is no admission fee, but a collection will be taken up for Kerry Autism Action, a charity close to Elaine's heart.
"Pat and Billy Donegan, who helped to put the CD together for me, were great. I'm really pleased with it. I will be joined by Heart and Soul on the night for the launch. It's full of songs that have a meaning for me and I hope that others will get their own enjoyment from the album," she added.
Local Shops selling Elaine's CD
- Moyvane -- Holly's Gala, Moyvane Post Office
- Tarbert -- Tarbert Bridewell, Tarbert Post Office, Kennelly's Butchers
- Ballylongford -- Walsh's Londis
- Listowel -- A Snip Ahead Hair Salon, Woulfe's Book Shop, Fitzgerald's Esso Filling Station, Greaney's Spar on Market Street, T&T Celebrations gift shop in Garveys on Market St, Amber Filling Station on the Tarbert road
- Abbeyfeale -- Supervalu
- Tralee -- Lee Records
» Download/Play Songs from the Album
» Elaine's Facebook page about the album
