Dermot Morgan - A Country Western Taoiseach

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Album Review: A Country Western Taoiseach by Dermot Morgan – A Wild Ride Through Irish Pop-Novelty Gold Let’s cut to the chase. If you’re looking for an album that screams “Ireland in the '90s” while also making you question your life choices, Dermot Morgan’s A Country Western Taoiseach is it. Released in 1992 under Lunar Records, this gem of novelty pop feels like someone spilled a pint of Guinness on a country-western jukebox—and somehow made it work. First off, kudos to Engineer Paul Barrett and Producer Jim Lockhart for not running away screaming when they heard what Dermot was trying to pull off here. The result? An absurdly catchy yet oddly political collection of tunes that’ll have you humming along one minute and scratching your head the next. Now, onto the tracks. You can’t talk about this album without shouting out “Mamma Mia (What A Beautiful Team)”. It’s the kind of song that sounds like it was written after Dermot had one too many at a hurling match. The title alone is pure chaos—a mashup of Italian opera vibes and Gaelic sports pride. But damn if it doesn’t stick in your brain like chewing gum on a hot day. Imagine drunken singalongs in smoky pubs where everyone pretends they know the lyrics but really just mumbles through the chorus. That’s this track in a nutshell. Then there’s the titular banger, “A Country & Western Taoiseach”, which might be the most Irish thing ever recorded. Picture this: cowboy boots stomping across the Dáil floor as Dermot croons about politics with the swagger of Willie Nelson and the wit of Oscar Wilde. It’s hilarious, slightly baffling, and honestly kinda genius. I mean, who else would think to blend line dancing with commentary on Irish leadership? Only Dermot, folks. Only Dermot. The whole shebang has a charmingly DIY vibe, like someone’s uncle got hold of a karaoke machine and decided to make a statement. And sure, some bits are rough around the edges—like when Paul Barrett probably begged Dermot to stop yelling into the mic—but that’s part of its charm. This isn’t slick, overproduced pop; it’s raw, unfiltered fun. In hindsight, A Country Western Taoiseach feels less like a traditional album and more like a time capsule of early ‘90s Ireland—equal parts satire, patriotism, and sheer madness. Listening to it now is like finding an old photo of yourself from a house party: awkward, funny, and kinda endearing. So, would I recommend this album? Absolutely. Just don’t blame me if you start dreaming in yee-haw accents and sporadic bursts of political satire. Oh, and fun fact: Dermot later became famous as Father Ted. Yep. The same guy who blessed us with this chaotic masterpiece went on to bless us with “The Song.” Coincidence? Probably not.

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Artist: Dermot Morgan
Album: A Country Western Taoiseach

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A Country & Western Taoiseach
Mamma Mia (What A Beautiful Team)

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Catalog Numbers

LOON 62

Labels

Lunar Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

Credits

RoleCredit
EngineerPaul Barrett
ProducerJim Lockhart

About Dermot Morgan

Dermot Morgan (31 March 1952  28 February 1998) was an Irish comedian, actor and previously a schoolteacher, who achieved international recognition for his role as Father Ted Crilly in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted.

Real Name

    • Dermot John Morgan

Name Vars

  • D. Morgan

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? In 1992, Irish comedian Dermot Morgan, best known for his role in *Father Ted*, released a novelty pop album called *A Country Western Taoiseach*. It was produced by Jim Lockhart and engineered by Paul Barrett. The album features quirky tracks like "Mamma Mia (What A Beautiful Team)" and the titular "A Country & Western Taoiseach." Not your typical music fare, but definitely a fun slice of Irish humor!