Niamh Farrell

First Published May 2017 THE 'HAM SANDWICH' EVEN A VEGETARIAN SHOULD LOVE (Photo Credit, Dara Munnis) We've all heard the saying about how you should never judge a book by its cover, right? Well, the same applies to judging a band by its name. And as far as the latter goes, I have to hold … Continue reading Niamh Farrell →

Jimmy MacCarthy

First Published July 2014 ROMANCING THE WORD AND THE WORLD His are the songs that always end the night. When it's 3 or 4am somewhere in the kitchen or the sitting room of a home, or in the bar of a public house (both places where, for different reasons, albeit, no strangers exist), when hearts … Continue reading Jimmy MacCarthy →

Tony Christie

First Published November 2016 'AMARILLO' LEGEND ON HIS WAY TO TULLAMORE If you have any doubts at all about how cool Tony Christie is, there are three magnificently easy ways to dispel them in the space of less than a few heartbeats. And I heartily recommend all three. In fact, you can join me in … Continue reading Tony Christie →

Anthony Kearns

First Published October 2017 A TENOR WORTH HIS WEIGHT IN GOLD Wexford man Anthony Kearns is both a member of the famed group The Irish Tenors and quite simply one of the most glorious voices ever to spring from these shores. He is, a tenor who is truly worth his weight in gold. Now based … Continue reading Anthony Kearns →

Tommy Tiernan

First Published March 2016 IMPOTENCE, VINEGAR, FIRING-SQUADS, & FLAT FEET! Tommy Tiernan brings his Out Of The Whirlwind tour to Tullamore on Saturday, April 2nd, for what will actually be the final night of the Irish leg of this tour. I had the pleasure of catching up with Tommy again recently, and believe me when … Continue reading Tommy Tiernan →