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 →

Mundy

First Published July 2016 ON MATTERS OF MUNDY Mundy brings his Grand Stretch Tour back home to Birr this Saturday night. But earlier this month the singer/songwriter was part of something pretty special in another part of Ireland very dear to him, holding court for the biggest ever street performance of the Galway Girl, as … Continue reading Mundy →

Lisa McHugh

First Published June 2020 THE DREAMER WHO DARED (Part 2) What use is a heart if you don't listen to it? Or a dream if you don't chase it? The answer to both questions is the same...no use at all. And it's an answer that singer/songwriter LISA McHUGH didn't need anybody telling her. She knew it full well … Continue reading Lisa McHugh →

Una Healy

First Published February 2017 A STAR SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Although best known in the UK as one-fifth of one of the most loved girl-bands of recent times, UNA HEALY has been on the radar of Irish music lovers as a songwriter worth listening to ever since she won the Glinsk Song Contest in both … Continue reading Una Healy →

Claudia Buckley

First Published June 2020 FINDING PEACE IN COUNTRY MUSIC (Part 2) If everybody had the same genuine passion and love for life as CLAUDIA BUCKLEY has for country music, oh what a wonderful world it would be! Born into the limelight as the daughter of the famous JIMMY BUCKLEY - one of Irish country's most popular entertainers both as … Continue reading Claudia Buckley →