Cork Echo Boy

[Shirazyoni]

This is a nice video, but I'm sorry to say having visited your city it's crap place to visit. it's boring to the max and it never stops raining. your country side is way nicer (west cork is stunning) but sadly not a fan of your city. Greetings from Sydney.....

[Marymurphz101]

@Shirazyoni Being from Cork myself, I hate to say it but I agree.I don`t know if you know this but they`re turning Bemish&Crowford Brewery into a huge concert venue costing 150million euro; so hopefully it will may Cork more appealing.

[dylanakanoodles]

He`s always outside Porters now across from Murray`s fishing shop, not a day did i go to town and not see him :) A true Cork legend

[MissIrishleprachaun]

Why don't I see him anymore?

[iiWasBornThiisWay]

I never see him in town no more? :/

[TheDruss123]

like that man,great cork character.full of info and chat.NICE MAN.

[musiclea]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[wartofelvis]

It's been years since I lived in Cork, but I remember this man quite clearly! I would buy my paper from him, on my way to the Shandon side of the Lee. Thank you for capturing him on video.

[musiclea]

Thank you for your kind comment - Michael is a great Cork character. 

[wartofelvis]

It's been years since I lived in Cork, but I remember this man quite clearly! I would buy my paper from him, on my way to the Shandon side of the Lee. Thank you for capturing him on video.

[niallmar]

My wife and I always make a point of seeing him when we visit Cork from San Diego. He's a great character and loves to chat. And he's very proud of this page.

On a recent visit over Christmas (when it was exceedingly cold) he was sporting what looked like a Russian military fur hat. He looked great!

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your kind comment which is most appreciated. We're all very proud of Michael here in Cork.

[felakuti8774]

I am back in Canada now, and I lived in Cork quite a bit...Love this guy!

[musiclea]

Many thanks for your kind comment.

[xxPanteraxxx]

He should have punched Bertie Ahern, when he met em!! Anyone??

[EmperorBubba]

god feckin' bless him. Michael's basically a part of the city. As much as Pana itself, as much as the Opera House, as much as any building or landmark you can name.

the city wouldn't be Cork without his cries of "echo" ringing down the streets.

[musiclea]

Absolutely. Up Cork!

[mremile72]

he looks sad =(

[Aoife164]

omg i always see him in town!

[gunsofnaver]

I first met Michael 1964. He was only a young fella then

[noleef]

I have yet to travel to Ireland although it's where my father and the rest of my family were born and raised (Cork to be exact). I was born in the States and i've been raised here but Ireland is still calling me. Someday soon I wish to come visit and eventually try to make permanent residence there. I know this really isn't important, but I really wanted to share that :) Thank you for your time.

[musiclea]

Many thanks for your kind comment which is very much appreciated.

[jasonocall1]

i see michael every time i go in to town

[beadM97]

michael o regan is much richer than ud think

[Seamus2410]

Brings back memories..I remember Michael years ago! I'll bet people here in California have heard of him.

[musiclea]

Thanks for your kind comment - Michael is a very popular character in Cork.

[seanboyle67]

that brings back a lot of memories in cork when I see Michael, because I now live in Boston for the last 15 years

[musiclea]

Greetings from Cork and thank you for your kind comment which is very much appreciated.

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your kind comment which is so much appreciated

[HTRcian]

@musiclea A true Gentleman

[musiclea]

He certainly is.

[edgecutionha]

@seanboyle67 this is jason mc sweeney i passes him in gamestop patrick street

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your kind comment - there's no place like home

[ConnieandBlyde]

Thank you - this world needs more people like Michael

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your kind comment - you're absolutely right.

[swinderby]

Jaysus, is this the best Cork can do in characters? What a boring old fart.

Fancy spending your whole life standing on a street corner in one of the dullest cities in Europe.

Bless him anyway, mustn't be too hard on the oul codger.

[theguyfrommishap]

next time i see this guy im gonna shake his hand and wish him well

:)

[musiclea]

Thanks so much for your kind comment - he is indeed a great guy.

[theluckoftheirish1]

theres another 20 years in ya boy

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your kind comment which is very much appreciated.

[seangranville]

A pure Legend. They might have modernised Oatricks St but it's nice to see that the old stock remain to keep the caracter !!!

[musiclea]

Thanks you so much for your very kind comment which is very much apprecated. Yes, he belongs to the good ould Cork characters' school.

[navrats]

Now we would love the football, and hurling all Irelands this year!

[coolrider619]

Here's ta another 20 yrs Michael ur a great man

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment which is very much appreciated.

[vitisku2000]

Ah go on Michael biy, true legend. Living in London the last few years, born and raised in Cork, and its strange the things you miss from home. Cheers for this.

[musiclea]

Greetings from Cork. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment which is very much appreciated.

[lukeo204]

well done michael keep goin boy:)

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your most kind comment which is very much appreciated.

[slashygood]

Used to work up that end of Patrick's Street and used to get the Examiner off him :D

Living in England now and miss Cork like mad, thanks for giving me a slice of home.

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your very kind comment which is most appreciated.

[breda83]

That must be the most stupid accent in the world lol lol lol

[OneFifthNative]

God Bless him. He's a beautiful soul. And he'd nearly give out to you if you tried to get him to keep the change!

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your kind comment which is very much appreciated.

[tom13oconnell]

Great Ambassador for the city of Cork lovely man would often have a chat with him...to a legend

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your most kind comment which is very much appreciated.

[C24C0CU]

GOOD MAN

[lprule422k]

he is a really nice guy

[musiclea]

Thank you for your kind comment - he sure is.

[musiclea]

Thank you for you kind comment which indeed is very much appreciated

[pdpmdocherty]

will never forget that chap

[LizzyBenett]

Aw in the 13 months I lived in Cork as an AuPair I always wore a smile when I saw him :) He's really nice and I can still hear his "Echo!" When I think ybout Ireland and my wonderful time there! Bless him :)

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Indeed, he is a wonderful gentleman and your kind words are much appreciated.

[excellsis]

I worked with Michael in the early 90's he was always a gentleman & very helpful. This is a really enjoyable video.

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your kind,and lovely comment which is very much appreciated

[gazzta06]

Go raibh maith agat Michael.Great man with a great character.He is one of the people who everyone knows around Cork.Well done Michael

[musiclea]

Many thanks for your glowing comment. Michael is indeed one of Cork's best loved characters and he always has a good word for everyone.

[chubicitag]

Im in Hospital in Dublin Mick, thinkin of Cork an watching this video to remind me of home!

[mimgarci]

Go raibh maith agat.

[musiclea]

Go raibh maith agat also! Very much appreciated.

[ddwtbt]

I really liked it but the song was distracting any chance u7 an upload a copy without it?

[zeOdonnaile]

he's going places. haha

[musiclea]

Thanks so much for your kind comment.

[MartynInEurope]

Great video. I worked near Cork for almost a year, and remember seeing Michael O'Regan selling the Echo.

[musiclea]

Many kind thanks for your comment which is much appreciated. I trust you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful City of Cork.

[steviegcork]

Class

[musiclea]

Thank you. Your kind comment is very much appreciated.

[dan1919breen]

every town has its characters,thats what makes a town

[musiclea]

You're absolutely right. Grateful thanks for your kind comment.

[musiclea]

Thanks so much for your very kind comment. He is indeed a sound guy.

[corkygimpo]

nice to see a polite cork man, more power to your elbow!

[dinamit875]

he is sum sound fein!!!! ECHOOOOOOO!!!!

[musiclea]

Thanks so much for your very kind comment. Union Hall is a great place to live and its folks are No1.

[Quorush]

Legend of a man. We'd come up from Union Hall a couple of times a year shopping, and his bellow would frighten the living bejaysus out of me.

And he's still there, a big bear of a man.

Good on you Michael. Cork to the core.

[musiclea]

He sure is and thanks for your kind comment.

[MrShanefitzy]

legend

[casurbeag]

Dacent video Richard boy!! Id like to see a few more videos like this. Youre pure Cork to the bone boy . . . Up the Rebels!!

[musiclea]

Thank you so very much for your kind comment. You're a Corkonian like my good self. You cant beat the good ould Cork Slang and the good ould Cork Characters.Up The Rebels Boy!

[knapps12]

OHH YEAH HE WAS FINE RIGHT

[ElCillian]

Has he died?

God bless him, as much as a landmark as Father Matthew's statue.

[C24C0CU]

HE IS NOT DIED!

[lordmidleton]

no,thankyou for a fantastic production. ;-)

[musiclea]

I much certainty say your good self must be a CORKMAN-a true REBEL.Thanks so much for your glowing comment

[lordmidleton]

What a true Cork great.! whatever it is about Cork it produces great men one after another. Christy Ring, Jack Lynch Roy Keane Denis Irwin to name but a few. not forgetting a certain lady also.Mrs Sonia O Sullivan.UP THE REBELS.

[JOHN3057]

You would never see a Kerryman standing in front of something for 40 years!!!!! Up the Kingdom!!!!!

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. UP CORK AND KERRY

[kerryhallroadie]

Lets get the corporation to commision a bronze statue of this great cork legend.He's as much as Cork like Shandon bells and Tripe and Drisheen.The city must never be allowed forget this true legend.

[musiclea]

I absolutely agree with you. grateful thanks for your kind comment

[kerryhallroadie]

Mick your a true Cork legend,May God Bless you.You will be missed when you retire.

[musiclea]

he sure will be missed. thanks for your kind comment

[irishdrifter2k9]

omg!! did he die!..hes a true cork man :]

[carsinjars]

pity the music is so distracting on this clip, this is a really interesting story, cheers:) :)

[kingd54321]

hes a legend :)

[musiclea]

He sure is!

[staceybabydolly]

Haha he wasnt standing outside constantly lol obviosly he goes home ^^ he just have has doing this for 40years outside here he is cool :)

[Waelwulfas]

Why is he standing outside something for 40 years?

[kingd54321]

we can hear him all ova cork lol

[musiclea]

Thank you for your kind comment . He is like the Shandon Bells

[Tessietots]

Ah Bless him!

[musiclea]

Absolutely

[laura26c]

Such a lovely video! Makes me homesick for Cork. Thanks to musiclea for putting this together. Such a great Cork character :-)

[musiclea]

Thank you for your warm comments which are most appreciated and indeed he is great Cork character.

[jennyodwyer2k8]

lol i saw him i from tipperary and the last time we went ta cork he shouted echo so loud i nearly ad a heart attack lool

[musiclea]

Thank you for your upbeat comment which is much appreciated. The Cork Echo Boy has a great Cork voice!

[kanturk8]

sound out.great man to have a chat with im young but i still know him.hes a great charechter.great music too.

[musiclea]

Thanks so much for your lovely comments - very much appeciated. He is a wonderful person to have a chat with.

[notfireproofequipped]

I don't understand what's going on?? (I'm Candian)

[chofaigh]

isnt he down by barretts anymore?

[musiclea]

Yes he is and in full happy voice - thank you for your comment

[MsFlowers12]

Hes a legend alright!

He puts up with so much shit from some ejits like but hes still ther everyday!

true cork man indeed=D

[musiclea]

He's a great likable Cork character - thank you for your kind comment.

[tulipagirl]

I Love That Man!

He Is Defo An Irish Legend!

[musiclea]

Thanks for your kind comment which is much appreciated. I absolutely agree with you.

[rookybeats]

Legend indeed:)

[kathleentherose]

I'm 37 now and I remember this lovely man as a small child shouting 'echo'. I used to call him the mini man!! (don't know where that came from!) Back then i was half in awe/afraid of him - and it's amazing to see him unchanged as ever now. What a lovely person he is and it's great to see interviews done with the REAL characters of Cork.

[musiclea]

Thank you so much for your kind comment which is most welcome. Yes indeed, he is a lovely man and a great ambassador for Cork.

[clublandcork]

ledg swear down gwan i said lol 4 those who think we sound welsh???? ehhhh naaaaaw biii hahah yup yup get up them steps lol

[MRBRENNAN72]

A true Cork Legend! A great man And A great Singer!!!

[musiclea]

Absolutely! Also a great man to have a chat with - thanks for your kind comment

[paratsumba69]

i remember him...legend

[SugArFrEe12123984848]

Legend

[oxo121]

fair play BOOOOY!!!!!

[knapps12]

great man.. i see him every day...poor guy fell one day while we were having offee in gloria jeans an ambulance came and took him..he is sound and still in spirit!!

[ImAPrincessBitchX]

was he alright after like?

[cafedelmar88]

yo yo he is the main feen innit, but I prefere the one out of the post office, u know which one..one with glasses bit foxy.. he sounds lovely Echoooooooooooouuuuuh ! Respect

[jewishcow]

Fucking hell, people from Cork sound Welsh!

[keane16cork]

jesus christ, thats a new one!

[jewishcow]

You go Gwynedd and that's how some of them sound.

[RianOshea]

I always thought the Cork accent was funny...but never made that connection to the Welsh. hahaha

[MRBRENNAN72]

wat a legend!!! he's a lovely singer!!!!!!

[C24C0CU]

he is a very nice man

[semiquaver9]

when did he strat selling the echo

[luxunplugged]

Well actually he's sitting allday in front of a shoe shop, beside a bus stop, yelling his traditional "Echooooo".

Cheers Michael

Eric

[andeyejah]

This guy used to scare the shit out of me he used to remind me of a character in oliver twist hes a good guy though if you talk to him.Hey make a trance track outta that song hes singing.

[downdaboggy]

what a legend!!

[lonnavaro]

good man mike

[SWrixon]

Fantastic! go on a good thing!

[xxJackieOHxx]

i always get some fright when he roars it as you walk past haha

[scarragrl]

i hear him EVERY time I go to cork city!!!!

i see him aswell!

[xXxLaur2K7xXx]

I would be anyway!! .. lol

[xxmia13xx]

I no Ya

[johnnyjb2006]

he must be sick of shouting echo