John Kelly's top 10 albums of 2023 These are in no particular order and represent no more than a top ten list as it immediately comes to mind. Music • 19 Dec 23
'He was known before he was known' - John Kelly on Shane MacGowan In 2018 John Kelly hosted Shane MacGowan's 60th Birthday celebrations at the National Concert Hall – an event attended by President Higgins, with performances from … In Memoriam • 01 Dec 23
Who are you calling high-brow? John Kelly on why art matters I was cornered some years ago at a function in Belfast by a man who was clearly intent on rising a row. The John Kelly Column • 28 Oct 23
John Kelly on a time and a place with Buddha, Molaise and Mose A few weeks ago I was exactly where I needed to be – back in my home county of Fermanagh; out in a boat and … The John Kelly Column • 16 Sep 23
John Kelly on Ireland's role in the invention of Heavy Metal The contribution of the Irish Diaspora to the popular music of Britain has been well documented - The Beatles, Dusty Springfield, Elvis Costello, The Smiths … The John Kelly Column • 17 Jul 23
It's all folk - John Kelly on opening your musical mind When Elvis Costello appeared onstage at Live Aid and introduced The Beatles' All You Need is Love as "a north of England folk song," I … Music • 19 Jun 23
Meeting Belafonte - John Kelly on an audience with a legend Some years ago Paul Brady and myself travelled to Dakar, Senegal as guests of Plan International – one of the largest child centred development organizations … The John Kelly Column • 07 May 23
Out of midfield - John Kelly on Liam Brady and his records Sean Casey's excellent documentary Liam Brady: The Irishman Abroad was given its television premiere on the suitable occasion of the soccer legend's 67th birthday. Football • 25 Feb 23
