The Late Late Show Country Special 2020

First Published December 2020 HO, HO...NO! It's honestly hard to know where to begin when it comes to talking about another Late Late Show Country 'Special.' And it's nothing short of frustrating in the extreme to actually need to talk about it again. But I have to. To not do so would be to simply … Continue reading The Late Late Show Country Special 2020 →

Eímear Noone

First Published December 2020 A BRIDGE FROM IRELAND TO THE WORLD Part 2 It's a rare privilege indeed to have the honour of interviewing someone who you know - without even the slightest shadow of a doubt - has already written themselves into the cultural and artistic history of your country. And make no mistake about … Continue reading Eímear Noone →

Joe Cooney

First Published October 2019 THE MAN BEHIND THE MIC Hundreds of thousands of radio listeners and country music lovers around Ireland know and admire JOE COONEY as the voice of the Country Roads show on Midlands 103. And if there's a country music event happening, then chances are Joe will be there too, up on stage holding it all … Continue reading Joe Cooney →

Sal Heneghan

First Published December 2020 YOU CAN CALL HER SAL Imagine, if you will, this scenario. You're already a highly respected and extraordinarily blessed young musician, but it's 2020, so your world has been pretty much turned on its head. One particular day starts off just like any other. Exactly like all the others, in fact! … Continue reading Sal Heneghan →

Sandy Kelly

First Published March 2014 WARM, WITTY, AND WISE They say you never forget your first time. And I can vouch for that. I mean, how could anyone forget a first time that involved a lady like Sandy Kelly? Now before those of you with wayward minds drift somewhere you shouldn't, I guess I should be … Continue reading Sandy Kelly →