Claudia Buckley

First Published June 2020 THE PURE JOY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (Part 1) If you know anything at all about the entertainment scene in Ireland, then the name of CLAUDIA BUCKLEY will immediately bring to mind her dad, JIMMY. He, of course, has been one of the most well-known voices of the last few decades in Irish country … Continue reading Claudia Buckley →

Derek Ryan

First Published October 2016 DOUBLE DELIGHT FOR DEREK'S FANS When it comes to songwriting and country music, there's only one town that matters. And that's Nashville. And when it comes to songwriting and country music in Ireland, there's one man who's proved he's got the golden touch, with hits to his name such as God's … Continue reading Derek Ryan →

Johnny McEvoy

First Published November 2014 THE STORYTELLING SONGMAN (Part 1) Far too often we leave it far too late to tip our hats to those whose talents touch our lives and our hearts. Only on their departure from this mortal coil do we profess aloud their genius or marvel at the magnificence of their contribution to … Continue reading Johnny McEvoy →

Twinnie

First Published May 2020 THE GOLDEN VOICE OF TWINNIE There's something almost mesmerising about that moment when you hear an undeniably special voice for the very first time. What you find yourself listening to somehow catches your attention at the deepest level possible. It quite literally stops you where you stand. What that moment creates … Continue reading Twinnie →

Lorraine Keane

First Published February 2020 LORRAINE'S FASHION RELIEF RETURNS (Part 1) It's probably something that we're all guilty of to some extent from time to time. We think that because we can't do something huge there's no way at all in which we can help those in most need around the world. But thanks to LORRAINE KEANE and … Continue reading Lorraine Keane →