I am an independent Irish songwriter usually seen around the world with a guitar and a boarding pass in my hand - a musical and cultural explorer I suppose.

I began playing traditional Irish ballads around my hometown, when I wasn't attempting Dylan, Donovan, Simon & Garfunkel, Planxty, Neil Young, Woody Guthrie, Tracy Chapman and Radiohead.

The poems, songs and voice of Luke Kelly left me with a very romantic vision of the Ireland that I inherit. This and the poetry of Patrick Kavanagh presented the english language at its best - written, sang and read in familiar accent.

Around the same time I developed a real appreciation for artists like The Frames, Springsteen, Prayerboat, Tom Waits and Nick Drake. The guitar made sense to me and, when the time came, I leaned on it to deliver my own songs.

Before leaving home I saw Andy Irvine (Planxty) perform in a local folk club. I admired his ability to communicate with only his musical instrument and from that evening I have aspired to do the same.

I'm back in Dublins' inner city; writing, recording, performing and dreaming up my next journey.

I will continue my story on the stages of live venues around Ireland and beyond.

MySpace.com/kowloon