Heading to Mizen for a great retreat
(IRISH INDEPENDENT, January 22nd, 2016) In the first of a new series on holiday homes, we look at a WestContinue Reading
More Daddy Fool Than Daddy Cool
(IRISH INDEPENDENT, January 22nd, 2016) In the first of a new series on holiday homes, we look at a WestContinue Reading
Present at a moment of earthly transfiguration
Four years ago today we heard the news: Ziggy Stardust had left the planet
My part in the occupation of the Irish Press building in May, 1995
(Written in the immediate aftermath of Ayrton Senna’s death at Imola on May 1st, 1994)
(EVENING NEWS, 1989)
(MAGILL, March 1990) (Praised by Gay Byrne on his radio programme back in the day!)
(IN DUBLIN, February 16th, 1989) (Note: the sub-heading might imply Gerry McCarthy and I co-wrote both pieces; Gerry interviewed JimContinue Reading


