Charlie McGettigan

First Published March 2015 STILL BRINGING HIS MUSIC TO OUR HEARTS (Column #100) Bucket lists. Things we want to do or see, places we want to go, goals we want to achieve. And all before we kick that proverbial bucket! Either written down and stashed away somewhere in a bottom drawer or in our wallets, … Continue reading Charlie McGettigan →

Jimmy MacCarthy

First Published July 2014 ROMANCING THE WORD AND THE WORLD His are the songs that always end the night. When it's 3 or 4am somewhere in the kitchen or the sitting room of a home, or in the bar of a public house (both places where, for different reasons, albeit, no strangers exist), when hearts … Continue reading Jimmy MacCarthy →

Johnny Duhan

First Published March 2016 HEART OF A POET, VOICE OF A LEADER As you'll all know, we've just had a general election. And possibly, just the first of the year, depending on what happens over the next few weeks and months. Looking back over all of the coverage, be it on tv, radio or in … Continue reading Johnny Duhan →

Oti Mabuse

First Published July 2017 STRICTLY SPEAKING, A STAR IN EVERY WAY The funny thing is that before last year I had never watched Strictly Come Dancing. I'm sure I flicked onto it sometimes, but only while searching for something I would have considered entertaining! So I'm equally sure I would have, after a quick roll … Continue reading Oti Mabuse →

Tony Christie

First Published November 2016 'AMARILLO' LEGEND ON HIS WAY TO TULLAMORE If you have any doubts at all about how cool Tony Christie is, there are three magnificently easy ways to dispel them in the space of less than a few heartbeats. And I heartily recommend all three. In fact, you can join me in … Continue reading Tony Christie →