Ryan Andrews

First Published, March 2020 BORN TO ENTERTAIN For RYAN ANDREWS, Grainne Gallanagh, Aidan Fogarty, and Lottie Ryan, last Sunday night was supposed to be the semi-final of the hit RTE show DANCING WITH THE STARS. One of that foursome would finally leave the show, and for the remaining three, a chance to dance for the coveted Glitter … Continue reading Ryan Andrews →

Lorraine Keane

First Published, March 2020 "WE'RE THE LUCKY ONES" (Part 2) Saint Patrick's Day, the European Championships, Glastonbury, what do they all have in common? Well, in 2020 Covid 19 showed up and decided they - and countless other events, large and small - wouldn't happen. Among them, LORRAINE KEANE and Oxfam's FASHION RELIEF. BUT...while Saint Patrick's Day may have … Continue reading Lorraine Keane →

Clodagh Lawlor

First Published, April 2020 "I'M JUST TRYING TO BE ME" (Part 2) Clare woman CLODAGH LAWLOR burst onto the Irish country music scene in a blaze of sequins and sparkle as the winner of The Late Late Show's Search For A Country Music Star last year. That achievement saw the then twenty-four old embark on a … Continue reading Clodagh Lawlor →

Rebecca Winckworth

First Published, April 2020 SOPRANO REBECCA IS IRELAND'S ANGEL OF MEDELLÍN As is so often the case in troubled and uncertain times, music remains steadfast in its power to unite, to offer hope, and to inspire. I don't think there's any doubt that these last few weeks - and probably many more to come … Continue reading Rebecca Winckworth →