The queen of Irish country music Philomena Begley and the Rambin' Men at the Cork Opera House.
Philomena Begley and the Ramblin' Men perform 'Country Girl' live at the Cork Opera House.
Irish country music singer Philomena Begley was one of the guests in a show which also featured 'Brendan Quinn and the Bluebirds', and 'Ronnie Griffiths and Driftwood'. The performance was recorded before a live audience at the Cork Opera House in December 1981.
This episode of 'Country Star Time' was broadcast on 28 January 1982. The presenter was Paschal Mooney.
In an article about the series in the RTÉ Guide on 8 January 1982, Ultan Macken wrote,
Country Star Time this season features all the top acts in Irish country music. Each week there is a head-lining act including Big Tom, The Indians, Larry Cunningham, Ray Lynam, Philomena Begley and Susan McCann. Each programme will also feature a wide range of Irish country bands and singers like Two's Company, TR Dallas, Brendan Quinn, Gene Stuart, Brian Coll, Rose Tynan, Glen Curtin and others.
