Agony for Ireland as women’s team finish fourth in Olympic 4x400m final buff.ly/3yC8yYi

It’s received one hell of a beating over the past year and a bit — and rightly so — but I thought RTE had a very good Olympics. Really good coverage across a huge range of sports. Greg Allen and David Gillick particularly impressive.

An excellent 28th place finish for Fionnuala McCormack in the marathon in Paris, in her history-making fifth Olympic Games

Beautifully done. What a fortnight that was

Awful to learn of the death of Eoin French, aka Talos. I interviewed him a couple of years ago. A fascinating person and a fantastic musician independent.ie/entertainment/…

It was the cover story of Life magazine, Sunday Independent

This photograph of Eoin French, aka Talos, by Lee Malone Studio has always stayed in my mind since we printed it in Life magazine in 2022. Very sad to hear of his death today. Ar dheis de go raibh a hanam

Fontaines DC establish themselves as one of the world’s greatest bands with a thrilling change of direction independent.ie/entertainment/…

You can catch myself & John Meagher on RTE Arena after 6.30pm this eve reviewing the new Fontaines D.C. (I'm literally bursting to talk about this compelling record), Bryce Dessner & Sabrina Carpenter albums

My interview with ex-Late Late music director Tony Boland. He’s had quite a career independent.ie/entertainment/…

As good a time as any to repost my ⁦Irish Independent⁩ review of Liam Gallagher’s superlative show in Dublin this summer #oasis independent.ie/entertainment/…

I first interviewed Noel Gallagher in 2008 for ⁦Irish Independent⁩ I just read it back. He gave great copy. Still does. #oasis independent.ie/entertainment/…

My ⁦Irish Independent⁩ interview with David Hepworth, veteran rock writer and former host of The Old Grey Whistle Test independent.ie/entertainment/…

My review of the last night’s big gig at Croker independent.ie/entertainment/…

Wild God by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: sublime album inspired by love | Irish Independent independent.ie/entertainment/…

Not sure what it says about me that my standout Transition Year memory was going to see Jack and Rose, but thank you Irish Independent Review and John Meagher for asking! independent.ie/irish-news/the…

My ⁦Irish Independent⁩ review of two fine new albums — from Jamie xx and Fred Again independent.ie/entertainment/…

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Is the Basic Income scheme for artists working? Ireland’s creatives have their say | Irish Independent independent.ie/entertainment/…