Una Healy

First Published February 2017 A STAR SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Although best known in the UK as one-fifth of one of the most loved girl-bands of recent times, UNA HEALY has been on the radar of Irish music lovers as a songwriter worth listening to ever since she won the Glinsk Song Contest in both … Continue reading Una Healy →

Ciarán Rosney

First Published February 2019 "COUNTRY'S COMIN' BACK TO THE FAITHFUL!" Ask me to name one of the true gentlemen of the Irish country music scene, and the name of Ciarán Rosney will be one of the first out of my mouth, every time. Ask me to name the best guitarist in Irish country music, and Ciarán's name will be … Continue reading Ciarán Rosney →

Megan O’ Neill

First Published November 2017 WHY WE ALL NEED MEGAN How best to describe Megan O' Neill? Well, if you haven't heard of Megan yet, the very first thing you need to do - maybe even before you read any further - is look her up and check out her music. And start with the Kildare native's latest release, Why … Continue reading Megan O’ Neill →

Lisa McHugh

First Published June 2020 FREEING THE FIRE WITHIN (Part 1) Courage. It's something that shows itself in many different ways in life. When it comes to the world of music and entertainment, however, you might well be wondering why the subject of courage - of all things - might ever even have to be raised. … Continue reading Lisa McHugh →

Luan Parle

First Published March 2013 PARLE BY NAME, PEARL BY NATURE Much of what still makes Ireland such a great and beautiful country (despite well documented difficulties of recent times) is often overlooked or taken for granted simply because whatever it may be rests right beneath our eyes. Blinded thus by the glare of familiarity, we … Continue reading Luan Parle →