Foster and Allen are in the concluding stages of their current Irish summer tour. The Westmeath duo and band are in concert at the South Court Hotel in Limerick on 25 July, and in the Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney on 27 July. They also have a series of 30-minutes shows on TG4. They will undertake a UK tour in November.

Former Glór Tíre winner Carmel McLoughlin celebrated a special birthday last week. She was joined by friends from the showbiz scene for a party in the Country Ballroom in Tulsk and a great night was had by all. Congratulations Carmel.

An old classic from The Seekers is the new single from Michael English. I Know I’ll Never Find Another You was a huge song for the Australian group some decades ago. It was written by Tom Springfield and became synonymous with the group.

Frank Nelson from Strokestown has been back in the studios in recent weeks. The Roscommon man has just released his new, self-penned number, Golden Moments. Frank maintains a busy schedule on the dancing circuit.

Ann Coen has done brilliant work promoting the Tuam Trad Festival in recent years. She has been the driving force behind the event. This year’s festival will be staged from the 21-23 September, with a whole range of marvelous acts featuring over the week.

Well-known country and Irish singer Kevin Prendergast will host his annual party night in Bourke’s lounge, Irishtown, Co Mayo, on Friday, I August. Kevin lived for many years in Manchester before returning to Mayo some years ago. Joining Kevin will be Kay and The Country Stars, Mary Prendergast from Waterford, Noreen Burke from Galway and Paddy Joe from west Mayo.