:: RO TIERNEY :: - (official site of the Irish singer/songwriter)

"Fans of singer-songwriters will adore this emotional rollercoaster, a mature set of provocative lyrics and sparse musical arrangements which veer from maudlin to melancholic, from haunting to beautiful with ease" - The Star

"With cascading chord combinations, sweet salsa, samba and reggae-style rhythms and delectable key changes throughout the music of Ro Tierney, his heady cocktail full to the brim with originality soothes you and you feel a lovely high as you walk away" - irishunsigned.com

"each track has its own charisma of pure songwriting imagination" - musicreveiw.com

"Tierney ushers you into beard-rock nirvana, deploying funk grooves and jazz outros... dazzling through sheer eclecticism" - Hotpress

Read more reviews here

Click the image above to buy the debut album 'Tics & Politics' on CD. This limited edition includes a 12 page booklet plus a bonus song.

You can now download the entire album for free by clicking here. (Download should start automatically , if not right click link and choose "save target as").

If you would prefer to torrent the album click here.

All we ask in return is:
(a) join the mailing list above and
(b) help spread the music!

:: Time Out 2010 ::

I am currently taking time out to travel and write.

:: New tunes - September '09 ::

Check out some brand new tunes with the newly formed/recently reunited 'Maggie's Farm' on the sights & sounds page.

:: Free Download! ::

You can now download 'Tics & Politics' for free - see the left panel for details

:: New Video ::

Nothing like a jam in the park on a hot summer's day. Watch the new video at the sights & sounds page or click here

:: USB Album ::

'The Voice' has been chosen to be included on Ireland's first ever USB album. The album will consist of 15 songs by independent Irish acts, chosen by an industry panel. More details soon...

:: Live Webcast ::

You can watch my first ever UK gig LIVE online here from 9pm on Thursday 22nd May. Just click on "LIVE FROM THE BEDFORD" to watch. See you there!

:: LIVE REVIEW ::

To read a review of my recent Crawdaddy gig by irishunsigned.com click here

:: Radio Interview ::

I will be in studio for a live interview on Wednesday 30th April @ 12.30pm on Dublin's 106.8FM. Tune in or listen online here

:: Thanks! ::

Thanks to everyone who came along to the recent gigs in Dublin, Wateford, Galway and Drogheda! We had a fantastic time playing for you guys. See you all again soon!

:: The Voice ::

'The Voice' is now available to buy online - just follow the instructions on the left panel to buy. Come along to the launch at Crawdaddy tonight for what promises to be a truly special night! Doors open at 8pm. See you there

PS: Guest List special offer ends at 3pm today

:: Second Single ::

The second single to be released from the album will be "The Voice". It will be released as a digital download on Friday 11th April through all usual online stores. See left panel for details.

:: Anniversary - 19th March '08 ::

Today marks the 5 year anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq. American artist Marc Levine has recently made a video combining his paintings with my song "Blood-Red Manifesto". He is publicly exhibiting this video and his paintings today at Rice University in Houston, Texas.
To watch the video click here.
To see his paintings click here.
To watch TV NEWS report click here.

:: Foreign guest list - 4th March '08 ::

It has come to my attention that some people from outside Ireland are flying to Dublin specially for the gig in Crawdaddy on April 12th. For anyone who is making this trip, you will be put on the guest list and have free entry. Just email info@rotierney.com with your name & address and your name will be added. Thanks!

:: Radio Interview - 2nd March ::

I will be chatting to Brendan Tier on LMFM's Album show tonight at 10.30pm. Click here to listen live

:: Thanks RTE Radio 1 - Feb 24th '08 ::

Thanks to RTE Radio 1 who have just added "Sticks and Stones" to their daytime playlist.

:: New Video - 15th Feb '08 ::

Check out the new video of Blood-Red Manifesto made by American artist Marc Levine. Watch it here

:: O2 Making waves - 9th Feb '08 ::

I recently gave an interview for the 02 Making waves Podcast. Listen to it here

:: D-Day! - 8th Feb '08 ::

Here at last!! The album is released today on CD or as an MP3 download. Just click here to buy.
Read the latest review by The Irish Times here

:: Latest Review/Article - 6th Feb '08 ::

Read the latest album review by musicreveiw.com here
Read the latest newspaper article here (Fingal Independent)

:: Thanks 2fm!!! - 5th Feb '08 ::

A big thanks to 2fm who have added "Sticks and Stones" to their daytime playilst from this Thursday! So get your requests in and tune in!

:: Thanks Beat fm!! - 4th Feb '08 ::

Thanks to Beat 102-103fm for adding "Sticks and Stones" to their daytime playlist.
Also a big thanks to 98fm, Phantom fm, Clare fm, Radio Kerry, MIDLANDS, Spiin 103.8, Spin South West, Kildare fm, WLRfm, Ocean fm, LMFM & East Coast FM!!

:: Radio Requests - 1st Feb '08 ::

To hear "Sticks and Stones" on Irish radio click here

:: Single Update - 29th Jan '08 ::

"Sticks and Stones" is now available from eMusic.com (click here)
and Napster.com (click here)

:: Debut single released today - 25th Jan '08 ::

Sticks and Stones is released today! Just text SP STICKS to 57780 from Irish mobiles (1 Euro). Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy so far!!