Editorial

First Published September 2021 MUSIC, 'LIVE' EVENTS, AND A GOVERNMENT THAT NEVER CARED Anyone who couldn't have foreseen the current government's appalling treatment of the music and 'live' events sectors simply hadn't been paying attention. The signs were on it right from the moment Catherine Martin T.D. was handed a portfolio that included responsibility for tourism, culture, arts, … Continue reading Editorial →

Linda Coogan Byrne

First Published July 2020 IRISH RADIO HAS FAILED IRISH FEMALE ARTISTS Hasn't it been brilliant seeing Irish artists such as Gavin James, Hozier, Picture This, Dermot Kennedy, and Niall Horan becoming the huge acts they have over the last few years? And make no mistake about it, for their talent, the work hours they put … Continue reading Linda Coogan Byrne →

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 →

Tommy Tiernan

First Published March 2016 IMPOTENCE, VINEGAR, FIRING-SQUADS, & FLAT FEET! Tommy Tiernan brings his Out Of The Whirlwind tour to Tullamore on Saturday, April 2nd, for what will actually be the final night of the Irish leg of this tour. I had the pleasure of catching up with Tommy again recently, and believe me when … Continue reading Tommy Tiernan →

Des Bishop

First Published November 2019 TRUMP, SEX, & DEATH (Part 2) Whatever's going on in your life right now, do yourself a favour and get along to see DES BISHOP when he brings his brand new show, TAKE THE POINTS, to the Tullamore Court Hotel on November 30th. I had the pleasure of catching his Maynooth performance a few … Continue reading Des Bishop →