First Published August 2013 KEEPING IT IN THE DAY (Part 2) Her outstanding achievements in both her musical life and through her involvement with the RISE Foundation have been publicly recognised with a number of prestigious awards, among them two IRMA's for Best Irish Female and also two Social Entrepreneur of the Year awards, in … Continue reading Frances Black
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Frances Black
First Published July 2013 'STRONGER' THROUGH IT ALL (Part 1) If ever I hear someone bemoan the fact the Ireland lacks enough real heroes who we can all look to for inspiration in times as troubled as the last few years have been, or indeed at any time (because as I'm sure we've all found … Continue reading Frances Black
Niamh Farrell
First Published May 2017 THE 'HAM SANDWICH' EVEN A VEGETARIAN SHOULD LOVE (Photo Credit, Dara Munnis) We've all heard the saying about how you should never judge a book by its cover, right? Well, the same applies to judging a band by its name. And as far as the latter goes, I have to hold … Continue reading Niamh Farrell
Kieran Goss
First Published September 2013 THE VALUE OF A GUITAR AND A BLANK PAGE (PART 2) As he embarks on his first Irish tour in about 6 years, I began the second part of my chat with Newry's man of music and words Kieran Goss, by talking about another great songwriter, the man behind Garth Brook's … Continue reading Kieran Goss
Kieran Goss
First Published September 2013 "YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IN YOUR OWN INSTINCT" (Part 1) Kieran Goss is one of Ireland's most respected and eminent craftsmen of song. To many who endeavor to find their own way in that trade, this writer included, he has been an inspirational figure for almost as long as he's been … Continue reading Kieran Goss
