Biography

Paul was born in Dublin and grew up in Kells Co. Meath. He began writing songs at 14 years old on a borrowed guitar, finding it easier to make up his own songs than to learn somebody elses!

His music is influenced by Irish and American traditional music and by the great contemporary folk songwriters like John Prine, Guy Clarke, and Townes Van Zandt.

He moved to Kinvara Co. Galway in 1996 where he set up the “Audiomonkey” recording studio, and began developing his songcraft. His songs have received praise from Paul Brady, Maura O Connell, Charlie McGettigan and John Prine, who makes a guest appearance on Pauls recently released album "Strong Friend".

His music has been recorded by Irish singers Eleanor Shanley, Niamh Parsons, Mary McPartlan , by Scottish band ‘Fine Friday’ and by California based singer Sylvia Herold (Cats And Jammers)


“-his debut album, reveals a talented and sensitive songwriter.- Mulligan plays excellent acoustic guitar backed up by a bevy of capable musicians- The music inhabits the territory between Hank Williams, James Taylor and Christy Moore, painting an aural picture of personal angst without touching the hell realms of Damien Rice et al.”
Keith Fitton-Rock & Reel magazine

“-Mulligan brings his easy, story-telling into a predominately acoustic musical setting that draws subtly on both his native Irish tradition and the American country influences that one might associate with Prine. Of his fellow countrymen, Mulligan is probably closest in style to Christy Hennessy in both the personal, reflective nature of his lyrics and the delicate, sensitive delivery of his vocals.- Strong Friend is a beautifully understated collection of dreams gone by and the usual unrest with everyday life. The songs are both penned and delivered with poise and sensitivity, asking the right questions and tugging at the right heartstrings.”
Mike Wilson-Folking.com


“Strong Friend” is available on CD at www.paulmulligan.com
And may be downloaded from iTunes.

Contact: 087 2491040
Email paulmulligan@audiomonkey.ie
Web: www.paulmulligan.com
www.myspace.com/plasticrevolution