Lorraine Keane

First Published, March 2020 "WE'RE THE LUCKY ONES" (Part 2) Saint Patrick's Day, the European Championships, Glastonbury, what do they all have in common? Well, in 2020 Covid 19 showed up and decided they - and countless other events, large and small - wouldn't happen. Among them, LORRAINE KEANE and Oxfam's FASHION RELIEF. BUT...while Saint Patrick's Day may have … Continue reading Lorraine Keane →

Claire Garvey

First Published, April 2020 MAKING 'CAPTAIN SPARKLE' SHINE (Part 2) When Dancing With The Stars has been on our screens over the last few years, we've been treated to weekly manifestations of show judge Julian Benson's 'Captain Sparkle' personality thanks to his outrageously creative and flamboyant outfits. And each and every one of those couture … Continue reading Claire Garvey →

Clodagh Lawlor

First Published, April 2020 "I'M JUST TRYING TO BE ME" (Part 2) Clare woman CLODAGH LAWLOR burst onto the Irish country music scene in a blaze of sequins and sparkle as the winner of The Late Late Show's Search For A Country Music Star last year. That achievement saw the then twenty-four old embark on a … Continue reading Clodagh Lawlor →

Rebecca Winckworth

First Published, April 2020 SOPRANO REBECCA IS IRELAND'S ANGEL OF MEDELLÍN As is so often the case in troubled and uncertain times, music remains steadfast in its power to unite, to offer hope, and to inspire. I don't think there's any doubt that these last few weeks - and probably many more to come … Continue reading Rebecca Winckworth →