Donnacha O’Dulaing, affectionately referred to by Brendan Grace as the “grandfather of RTÉ Radio”, is currently recuperating after a health setback. Many calls and cards have been received at the station for him. If you’d like to send one, it can be addressed to Donncha O’Dulaing, Fáilte Isteach, RTÉ Radio 12, Dublin 4.

Carlow Lions Club promote a regular dance from 9.30pm to midnight in the Seven Oaks Hotel every Tuesday. Unity will be on stage on 22 April, with music by Dave Lawlor on 29 April.

Little Jimmy McLoughlin hails from Donegal but has resided for many years in Birmingham. He has just released a new single, Our Happy Irish Home, composed by himself and all about growing up in Donegal.

Liam Mannering is in big demand on the circuit. His latest offering is a two-track promotion, The Rose In Her Hair and The Music Takes Me, both taken from his latest album, Walk In The Irish Rain.

Listen to the Wind is the new single from Kilkenny man PJ Brennan. The song was composed by PJ and has been picking up good airplay on stations in the south-east.

Stuart Moyles is pleased with how his career in country music is shaping up. His recent album is a good showcase for the Mayo man.