Oasis: Peggy & Paul Gallagher - 1996 (Late Late Show)

Peggy Gallagher and her eldest son Paul talk about what it is like to be family members of one of the most successful bands in the world.

A native of Charlestown County Mayo Peggy is Liam and Noel Gallagher’s mother. Her eldest son Paul has written a book ‘Brothers: From Childhood To Oasis - The Real Story’ with British broadcaster Terry Christian.

Paul Gallagher who works for Oasis with record label Creation Records has a good relationship with his brothers but says that as the band’s fame has increased it is harder to get near them.

A native of Charlestown County Mayo and one of eleven children, Peggy Gallagher emigrated to Manchester aged eighteen where she worked as a housekeeper and childminder. The majority of her siblings live in Manchester, and she believes that the music comes from her mother’s side of the family,

She had brothers that were always into Irish music…the fiddle and the accordion.

In response to a caller’s question, Peggy Gallagher says the way her two famous sons are portrayed in the press bears no resemblance to how they are in reality,

I know them...I think the press blow it out of all proportion.

Peggy Gallagher also attends Oasis concerts, picking out their sellout Páirc Uí Chaomh gig as one of the best. Noel and Liam are very good to her and have offered to buy her a new house, but she does not want to move,

They can’t understand why I’m staying in the house that I’m in.

This episode of The Late Late Show was broadcast on 20 September 1996.

[josephlyon]

The type of woman who would be just as happy and proud of her 2 boys if one was a postman and the other brickie

[coreymichael]

Peggy is a classic proud Irish lady - who is hardworking, down to earth and strong willed. She’s done a class job with her children. Would be nice for Liam and Noel to squash the rift for her sake.

[edvinparmeza]

It's because of this woman that Oasis existed and became one of the biggest bands ever. Props to her for what she went through to raise her children.

[ipredictacatastrophe]

You can tell how much of an influence Paul was on Noel, in regards to his sense of humour

[sidv]

Paul when asked if he was jealous about his brothers RR : "Neither can drive so what's the point?" Great Gallagher humor

[kellyshaw]

Always found Peggy nice to chat with. Not seen her since 2011 . She was a friend of my mums. They lived near us and my mother and her worked the late shift at mcvities

[zakurhako]

Strong genes in their family. All three brothers look alike

[synthhero]

Peggy is the mother of Brit pop, she was there with us through it all, great times

[rael]

Peggy always comes over as a lovely Mum...That's the most important part of the two of them getting back together. Peggy I'm sure will be well pleased.

[Albertine]

This is so sweet. Never knew of the existence of this interview. Peggy seems such a loving person, I could listen for hours to her chatting away. Thank you for putting this on YouTube!

[babyshambler]

I love that Peggy is such a figure in the Oasis story.

[jamesm.]

As someone who has a mom from County Mayo, big family, and who also moved(to the US, not Manchester), Oasis means a lot to me.

[ImightyAbhi]

I love everyone Liam Noel Peggy Paul they all are so lovely

[adamwilliams]

Always thought Noel gave brilliant interviews his mum is just the same. Honest and likeable

[tyroneearl]

Noel and Liam offered to buy Peggy an new house. All she wanted was a new front gate!

[theclay]

Love the fact mam will go to oasis gigs and said its not loud and continue stayin in the council estate till today, great mum noel and liam have

[robbiepeterh]

When you see how close and loving they are as a family, you realise how sad it is that they don’t speak to each other.

[btsndcts]

Paul Gallagher is a total nice guy and very down to earth

[thenerdfather]

Noels mannerisms are just like his older brother Paul's 🤣👍

[SharksSeanOSullivanSharkey]

Nice, humble lady. Just like Noel and Liam no pretence or snobbery..Notice how she won't say anything negative about Liam or Noel..Motherly love