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The Priests
12+ albums
choralchristianchoiririshClassical
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There are at least three bands/artists with this name: 1) Three Roman Catholic priests from Ireland. 2) A rock band from New York 3) For the Gothic Metal Washington DC. band, see Priests 1) The Priests are three Roman Catholic priests from Ballyclare and Ballygowan in Northern Ireland who have been singing together since they were children. After signing a $2million record deal with SonyBMG in 2008 they have been recording an album in Ireland, London and have been allowed to record in St. Peter's Basilica, The Vatican. Their debut album was produced by Mike Hedges who has worked with, amongst others, U2, Dido and Manic Street Preachers, and is released on 24th November by Epic Records. It will be launched simultaneously in 33 countries and precedes an ITV documentary and PBS special in America. Who they are: * Father Eugene O’Hagan is of the Parish of Ballyclare and Ballygowan: Church of The Sacred Heart and Church of The Holy Family. Diocese of Down and Connor. * Father Martin O’Hagan is of the Parish of Cushendun: Church of St. Patrick (Craigagh), Church of St. Mary, The Star of the Sea (Culraney). Diocese of Down and Connor. * Father David Delargy is of the Parish of Hannahstown: Church of St. Joseph and Church of St. Peter, the Rock , Diocese of Down and Connor. Record sales of debut album: The Priests’ eponymous debut album recorded the biggest opening week of sales ever for a classical album. The Priests, the album, shot into the UK album chart a
