John Morgan / Presenter
John Morgan presents Country and Irish on Dundalk FM 97.7, a show dedicated to the music that has been at the heart of Irish rural life and social culture for generations.
Country and Irish as a genre is uniquely Irish: it combines the sounds and structures of American country music with the Irish showband tradition, the ballad heritage, and the particular sentiment and storytelling that Irish audiences have always responded to. The artists who have defined the genre, from Big Tom and Philomena Begley to Daniel O’Donnell and Nathan Carter, are figures of genuine cultural significance in Ireland, and the music they made has been the soundtrack to countless Irish lives.
John joined Dundalk FM in early 2025, bringing genuine enthusiasm and musical knowledge to a genre that has deep roots in the community the station serves. His warmth on air and his obvious love of the music have made him a welcome addition to the Dundalk FM schedule.
Country and Irish airs on Dundalk FM 97.7. For listeners who grew up with this music or who have discovered it later in life, John Morgan’s programme is the place to find it on local radio.
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