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 →

Clodagh Lawlor

First Published January 2020 CLODAGH'S UP WITH THE BEST (Part 1) The last year has been one of dreams coming true for young country music star CLODAGH LAWLOR. And the Clare woman had yet another reason to be all smiles on Monday night last as she headed out the door of the Mullingar Park Hotel … Continue reading Clodagh Lawlor →

Tony McCarroll

First Published April 2019 FROM CANTONA'S CAR TO GLASTONBURY (Part 2) Tony McCarroll went from being IN the band who were on their way to becoming the biggest in the world, to being just one more person outside the Oasis bubble. And all in the space of one phone call. And all at the behest … Continue reading Tony McCarroll →

Hayden Panettiere

First Published August 2013 'NASHVILLE' NEON SHINES BRIGHTEST ON PANETTIERE I admit it. My very first thought upon hearing that a drama series based around the lives of fictional country stars in 'Music City' was planned was a very simple but definite one: oh no! My biggest fear, as someone who is a country … Continue reading Hayden Panettiere →

Brendan Grace

First Published August 2013 MERRY-MAKER, RISK-TAKER, DREAM-CHASER (Part 2) A fact about Brendan of which many may not be aware, is just how close he was to actually becoming a Guard. Having passed the Kilroy's College entrance exam for the force, it was another remarkable intervention of fate in his life when a motorcycle accident … Continue reading Brendan Grace →