Elton John

First Published October 2021 THE KING STILL REIGNS "There were challenges involved in collaborating during a global pandemic – I had to get used to recording over Zoom and Rina Sawayama had to quarantine for two weeks before we recorded together – but the tracks I worked on were really interesting and diverse, stuff that … Continue reading Elton John →

Ryan Andrews

First Published October 2021 KING OF THE MOUNTAIN "The thing about the breaking is, and they [the DS] said that from day-one, you need to be broken. In order for you to build, you need to be broken. Some people might go in - not that recruits did - but some people might go in … Continue reading Ryan Andrews →

Ray Goggins

First Published October 2021 RANGER 22 Is ULTIMATE HELL WEEK the best show on Irish television right now? The answer to that question isn't simply a resounding YES, it's yes by a hell of a way. And one man who plays a major role in making this possible is DS RAY GOGGINS, the Chief Instructor on the hit show. But … Continue reading Ray Goggins →

Grace Foley

First Published September 2021 GRACE IN ALL SHE DOES Just shy of a year ago now, I had the pleasure of hearing from classical-crossover artist GRACE FOLEY for the first time. A native of Killarney, Grace dropped me a line to let me know about her plans to release a Christmas EP - A Time For Christmas - on … Continue reading Grace Foley →

David Mallaghan (& Ken Hume)

First Published September 2021 POET, PAINTER, ACTIVIST One of the longest-running spoken word events in Ireland, Tullamore's SCENE OF THE RHYME (SOTR), makes its long-awaited return to the world of 'live' events this coming weekend. Saturday, September 11th will see the first of two special performances taking place in John Lee's Bar and Venue at 5pm, while … Continue reading David Mallaghan (& Ken Hume) →