Johnny McEvoy

First Published November 2014 THE STORYTELLING SONGMAN (Part 1) Far too often we leave it far too late to tip our hats to those whose talents touch our lives and our hearts. Only on their departure from this mortal coil do we profess aloud their genius or marvel at the magnificence of their contribution to … Continue reading Johnny McEvoy →

Lorraine Keane

First Published February 2020 LORRAINE'S FASHION RELIEF RETURNS (Part 1) It's probably something that we're all guilty of to some extent from time to time. We think that because we can't do something huge there's no way at all in which we can help those in most need around the world. But thanks to LORRAINE KEANE and … Continue reading Lorraine Keane →

Claire Garvey

First Published January 2020 AND GOING TO THE OSCARS...IT'S CLAIRE GARVEY! (Part 1) The prestigious Best Movie accolade may well have went to the Korean language comedy-come-thriller Parasite at this year's Oscars, but as far we're concerned, the two big winners of the night were definitely two fabulous Irish women. While Parasite will go into the record books as the … Continue reading Claire Garvey →

Tony McCarroll

First Published April 2019 FROM CANTONA'S CAR TO GLASTONBURY (Part 2) Tony McCarroll went from being IN the band who were on their way to becoming the biggest in the world, to being just one more person outside the Oasis bubble. And all in the space of one phone call. And all at the behest … Continue reading Tony McCarroll →

Hayden Panettiere

First Published August 2013 'NASHVILLE' NEON SHINES BRIGHTEST ON PANETTIERE I admit it. My very first thought upon hearing that a drama series based around the lives of fictional country stars in 'Music City' was planned was a very simple but definite one: oh no! My biggest fear, as someone who is a country … Continue reading Hayden Panettiere →