Ally Harron and Marian Curry are back home after an enjoyable trip to America. The popular Fermanagh duo performed shows in New York, Boston and other places on the east coast of the USA, where they received a great welcome.

Philomena McGovern has released a lovely version of an old favourite, St Theresa of The Roses. This song continues to have enduring appeal and was covered some years ago by Dominic Kirwan. Philomena has been performing some shows with Michael O’Brien.

Tipperary singer John Gorman returns to the recording scene with his latest single, Bring Me Back to Old Ireland. John is well-known in his home region and this song was produced by Dessie Hynes in the Darkins Studios, Athboy.

Colman Cloran hails from Ardrahan, Galway. He has just released a new five-track CD, which was recorded and produced by Leo Fitzgerald in Cork. Among the tracks are When The Moon Shines Bright Over Mayo and The Story I Tell You Is True.

Sean Reilly hosts a popular Sunday night show on Radio Kerry. Irish Favourites is a three-hour presentation with a fine selection of country and trad. Sean has established a large and loyal following over the years.

Catriona Canavan from Carna, Connemara, is recording a country album in Cong. The well-known sean nós singer has a great fondness for country music and this marks a change for her.

Brendan Mulvey has been bereaved by the death of his brother-in-law Padraig Mahon in Sligo last week. Brendan is well-known to many in showbusiness. Condolences are tendered to Brendan and his wife Josie (nee Mahon) and to all the Mahon family at this time.