Michael English

First Published February 2019 A MAN OF HIS WORD It had been a memorable few days for country music superstar Michael English by the time we caught up for a chat last weekend. Just the previous Monday he had walked away with both the Entertainer of the Year and the Songwriter of the Year awards at the annual Sunday World … Continue reading Michael English →

Victoria Johnston

First Published September 2020 THE ART OF RAISING EXPECTATIONS Every so often an artist suddenly crosses your path out of nowhere. And when they do, you wonder how and why it took you so long to ever hear of them in the first place. What also happens every now and then, is that you meet … Continue reading Victoria Johnston →

Stephen Rosney

First Published January 2016 MADE OF THE 'WRITE' STUFF If country music is your thing, then the Rosney surname will immediately bring the excellent Ciarán Rosney straight to mind. And if that's the case, then the chances are high that Ciarán's debut album (one of the finest debut album's I've ever heard, might I add), … Continue reading Stephen Rosney →

Caitriona O’ Sullivan

First Published August 2020 THE FINEST WINE OF SUMMER Part 1 If you're a country music fan in Ireland then it's a near certainty that you won't have made your way through the last decade and half without enjoying the hit TG4 show, GLÓR TIRE. Kerry woman CAITRIONA O' SULLIVAN has been a central figure in the show's success, popularity, … Continue reading Caitriona O’ Sullivan →

Katherine Lynch

First Published June 2013 AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART If your only impression of Katherine Lynch to date has been formed on the basis of what you've seen or heard from her alter-ego ' Bernie ', then one listen to her debut album will change your opinion of her forever. Settling Dust is a fascinating … Continue reading Katherine Lynch →