Last Tuesday I went to see Bruce Springsteen aka The Boss play in Thomond Park. I attended the concert with a friend. I have been a fan of Bruce Springsteen since I was a child and had always wanted to see him in concert. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was one of, if not, […]

Things are understandably difficult at the moment for a lot of people. As we are all aware, Ireland entered recession in 2008 and there has been a lot of financial uncertainty also affecting other parts of the World including the US and Europe. People are trying to keep their heads above water despite cuts to […]

Summer can be a great time to attend open air concerts especially if the sun shines. I find it this is a very enjoyable way to unwind and relax. Just sitting on the grass, surrounded by friends, listening to good music and sipping on a cold beer. I was at the Bon Jovi concert in […]

Frankie Manning was one of the most influential figures within the world of swing dancing and a driving force behind it’s revival. Sadly, he died one month before his 95th birthday. He will never be forgotten because swing dancers around the world pay fitting tributes each year on his birthday. This video, involving dancers from […]

A phenomenon has been sweeping the globe in recent years. Videos showcasing cities, swing scenes, and a love of a dance called the Charleston. A goal for many swing dancers is to put their local city or town on the I Charleston map. The city of Galway was a recent addition to this map thanks […]

Anyone who knows me will be aware that one of the causes that is close to my heart and as a result is heavily supported by yours truly is the work of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC). I am now going to continue that support by asking if anyone […]

In a previous post, I reported that I had a small part in a short film that was being shot in Galway. The video was released and went live on Youtube over the weekend. Have a look at Christian Craughwell’s latest work, Shallow Depths. Enjoy!