Here’s a snippet of my performance for .@BobstockCapeCl that happened on Saturday in aid of .@OesophagealCF (donations via https://t.co/h3a3fC1ISU) Watch the full song: https://t.co/IKp3Bov7XI - it’s an unreleased version of ‘Winter Sun’ - & thanks to @haboo_ie for helping film

Big thanks to @adamdoheny1 for taking the time to interview me, for this week’s @munsterexpress - and his kind words on ‘Geography, History’ (the new piece of music I was commissioned by @RTERadio1 to write about Waterford). Link to ‘Geography, History’ on RTÉ’s website in my bio

Waterford musician commissioned by RTÉ to write song inspired by his native county

The original 'The County Measure' episode about Waterford, that I was interviewed on in 2022, can also be listened back to on RTÉ’s website (I appear shortly after 22:26):

When writing the lyrics, I attempted to write about real characteristics & features of Waterford, which - in the context of the song - end up seeming almost like passages from fantasy novel. An example is the 'Metal Man' standing on the Tramore coastline for 200 years this year..

while a much more populated/electronic second half comes with lyrics focusing on Waterford history - in particular references Viking and Norman periods in Waterford City itself (where I was born).

In line with its title, the song has 2 halves: a piano/vocal led first section, with lyrics emoting the geography of Waterford's coastline (in particular, what it can feel like to look out from the coastline of Tramore in Co. Waterford [where I have recently moved]);

When I sat down to begin writing, I realised that it is hard to try and convey what Waterford means to me, without giving reference to both the incredible geography of County Waterford, and also to the history of Waterford City (Ireland's oldest City).

As a follow-up to an interview I gave about Waterford in 2022, for the documentary series ‘The County Measure’ - the series has invited me back this year to compose a piece of music inspired by Waterford.

After a long time of being quiet, I am very happy to be able to share a new piece I have written - called 'Geography, History' - which was commissioned by @RTERadio1 - and is now available on their website:

Very happy to have just sent something off to be mastered, for the first time in a very long time. Looking forward to sharing something soon.

‘Cousin - I need Chorus on the cantaloupe, and white vinegar on the pickles.’ ‘YES CHEF!’

An unhinged advert I just got on Instagram: an Amazon listing for a Chorus Pedal, that comes with white vinegar. And it’s a real listing: https://t.co/YglzQR8spQ

From the ‘Bird Hide’, in #Tramore.

Visiting Newgrange, this time last week. @brunaboinneOPW

‘Everytime’ by Britney, is a bop, though.

Can we all take a minute to recognise how much more spam we are getting daily, from people who’ve used AI to make mailing lists from LinkedIn positions, or steaming services? 😦

Got to see @BlocParty & @paramore play together last night - teenage me could never.

I'm delighted to be part of the ongoing @creativewat Waterford Digital Creatives series - with some of my work on show at the events, amongst great company of #Waterford creatives and makers. Looking forward to the next in the series, taking place next Tuesday, in @WaterfordArt

Inside the ‘Bird Hide’, in #Tramore, yesterday,

Looking forward to the 1st event of the new @creativewat 'Digital Creatives Showcase' series, tomorrow 16th Feb, 18:00 in @BoxWorksCoWork in #Waterford - great speakers, and some of my own work will be on display also. More info & book a free ticket @: https://t.co/sOzB5ZV27a