The Late Late Show Country Special

First Published October 2024 THE WORST COUNTRY 'SPECIAL'... EVER! The Late Late Show Country Special becomes an even more meaningless, by-the-numbers affair with each passing year. Let me start by just straight up saying that, as far as I’m concerned, the recent Late Late Show Country Special was easily the worst such occasion of its … Continue reading The Late Late Show Country Special →

Tony McCarroll

John McFadden (left) with long-time friend and Oasis founding member, Tony McCarroll, looking forward to the August 31st event in Kinnitty. THE MUSIC LIVES FOREVER: OASIS FOUNDING MEMBER HONOURED IN OFFALY OASIS fans worldwide are in for a memorable month of August as Friday the 30th sees the long-awaited release of DEFINITELY MAYBE’s 30th anniversary edition. But Oasis fans … Continue reading Tony McCarroll →

The Late Late Show Country Special

First Published September 2023 A NEW LATE LATE TAKE ON COUNTRY MUSIC? Patrick Kielty's reign in The Late Late Show hot-seat is underway... So here we are again, on the verge of another brand new season of RTE's flagship vehicle, THE LATE LATE SHOW. But this time, things are a little bit different to how … Continue reading The Late Late Show Country Special →

Mick Citern Walsh

NEWS Press Release via AS Written, May 2023 MICK REACHES ACROSS BORDERS WITH NEW SINGLE Folk songsmith MICK CITERN WALSH has returned to the airwaves with a new single that truly showcases a unique international element. In the great tradition of folk music, the song weaves a tale of hurt and remembrance, whilst shining a light on … Continue reading Mick Citern Walsh →

David Hynes

First Published May 2023 'KILN' TIME AT JOHN LEE'S This coming Friday, May 12th, sees poet, comedian, and spoken-word performer DAVID HYNES bring his POETRY KILN collective to JOHN LEE'S in Tullamore. Ahead of that show, I had the pleasure of catching up with Dave for a bit of a chat about it all. I began by asking Dave to share … Continue reading David Hynes →