A Christmas Catch-Up…

A Christmas Catch-Up... First Published December 2020 As much as we'd love to, there isn't always the time or the space to cover everything we'd like to in this column sometimes. But every now and then, along comes a week like this one, where a little gap in the normal schedule of things appears and … Continue reading A Christmas Catch-Up… →

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 →

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 →

Nathan Carter

First Published November 2020 "I LIVE FOR THE GIGS" If you've ever been to a NATHAN CARTER show then you'll understand exactly why the man himself says, "I live for the gigs." Sold-out and jam-packed venues, excitement all round, laughter, fans singing along with every song, and smiles everywhere you look, whether that's from the stage looking down into … Continue reading Nathan Carter →

Gerrie O’ Grady

First Published May 2018 A ROSE THAT BLOOMS FOREVER As we all remember, Jennifer Byrne made history in the historic Dome in Tralee last year by becoming the first Offaly woman to be crowned the Rose of Tralee. And it's hard to believe, but Jennifer's year of representing Tralee, Offaly, and indeed Ireland, is entering … Continue reading Gerrie O’ Grady →