Author: Michael Kehoe

Bob Dylan is to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom – one of America’s top honours.The singer-songwriter was highly vocal in the US civil rights and anti war movements in the 1960s. This year he is one of 13 people, including Madeleine Albright, the first female Secretary of State, astronaut, John Glenn, and physician… Continue reading Bob Dylan awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Sinead O’Connor has cancelled all the dates on her 2012 comeback tour and announced that she is leaving the music business. She suffers from Bipolar disorder and has taken the decision after advice from doctors. Her latest album, How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?, was released last month and was well received… Continue reading Sinead O’Connor quits the music business

Music fans who will be in Ireland in early Autumn might want to visit Co. Meath, where the Spirit of Folk Festival 2012 is being held at Dunderry Park on 21st-23rd September. The Spirit of Folk Festival is a unique event. You can see some of the best Folk, Trad and Bluegrass artists from Ireland… Continue reading Spirit of Folk Festival September 2012

Sinead O’Connor has published an open letter to the family of murdered American teenager, Trayvon Martin. Martin, a black 17-year-old, was killed on 26th February this year. He was walking home from a convenience store when he was shot by neighbourhood watch volunteer, George Zimmerman.

Irish singer Sinead O’Connor has revealed that she has joined a dating agency following the break-up of her marriage. O’Connor, who had a number one hit with the Prince song, Nothing Compares 2 U, separate from her America husband Barry Herridge in December. The couple had only been married for two weeks.