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 →

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 →