'The Priests' release new album

Singing legends, The Priests, Fr Eugene O'Hagan, Fr Martin O'Hagan and Fr David Delargy, released their newest album of inspirational songs. Called, ‘Noël’ the CD features a track: Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy with Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan.

Of the collaboration with the rocker MacGowan, Rev. O'Hagan said “ we are absolutely delighted to be asked to sing with Shane. Although from different stables as it were, the result is a wonderful marriage of two different styles coming together. Shane brought a wonderful sense of enthusiasm. He sings from the heart and that comes across really well. “And the sentiment in the song of course, is beautiful.”

Fr Eugene O'Hagan and his brother Fr Martin are originally from the village of Claudy, County Londonderry, while Fr David Delargy is from Ballymena, County Antrim. They have singing together since they boarded as students at St MacNissi's College, in County Antrim.

Although they are now internationally known, the three priests always put their parishes first. “They have to be our priority – that’s our vocation and calling” said Fr David. And Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for them.

Fr Martin is Parish Priest of the Parish of Newtownards and Comber with two churches and more than 2,000 parishioners. The parish has several choirs, a special children’s liturgy and group learning Makaton sign language. “There’s great sense of excitement” Fr Martin said. The parish is also preparing for the 100th anniversary of St Finians Primary School. The event will be marked with a concert and a tree planting ceremony in the school copse and garden.

Fr David is Parish Priest of the Parish of Hannahstown in West Belfast with two churches and more than 3,500 parishioners. “It’s a very active and strong community, and we are make great preparations now for Christmas” he said. Fr Eugene runs a smaller parish that covers the largest area in the diocese as well as having an administrative post. “There is a great community spirit. My congregation all sing together. There is a great sense of anticipation.”

You buy the album from Amazon at - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0041HSODI?ie=UTF8&tag=&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B0041HSODI

Or download it from iTunes here - http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=1277383&g=11703474&epi=thepriestsnoelartistsite&url=http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/noel/id399334201?partnerId=2003