Tom Sweeney Travel Writer

You can read my review of the U2 Easter Lily ep in the Irish Mail on Sunday. You can also check out gigs to see in What's On @U2 @UniMusicIreland @island @IrishMailSunday @ExtraIRL @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @Select1veMemory @singularartists #U2

My cycling tour of the war cemeteries and battlefields of #Flanders, #Belgium, in and around #Ypres and #Passchendaele. ##visitflanders tomsweeneytravelwriter.com/2026/03/19/rem…

You can read my interview with Mark Kermode, film critic and Gang of Four superfan in the Irish Mail on Sunday. You can also read my review of David Byrne in the 3Arena. I also review the new album by Squeeze and you can check out gigs to see in What's On… @gangof4official @ @Squeezeofficial @ExtraIRL @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @Select1veMemory @singularartists #DavidByrne

I review the new albums by Harry Styles and Morrissey in the Irish Mail on Sunday. You can also check out gigs to see in What's On. @IrishMailSunday @Harry_Styles @Warnermusicirl @ExtraIRL @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @Select1veMemory @singularartists

‘They shall not grow old’ – paying a visit and paying respects in Flanders Fields independent.ie/life/travel/eu…

As well as my review of the new EP by U2 in the News section, on my music page you can read my interview with Mumford & Sons in the Irish Mail on Sunday. You can also read my review of the new album by Charli XCX and check out gigs to see in What's On.. @MumfordAndSons @charli_xcx @ExtraIRL @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @Select1veMemory @singularartists

You can read my interview with returning Cork greats Cypress,Mine! in the Irish Mail on Sunday. @IrishMailSunday I review the very enjoyable latest album by Van Morrison and you can also check out gigs to see in What's On. @cypressmine @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @Select1veMemory @singularartists @prescriptionpr #VantheMan #Cork

You can read my interview with Anastacia in the Irish Mail on Sunday. I also review the album by Sleaford Mods and you can check out gigs to see in What's On. @sleafordmods @IrishMailSunday @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @Select1veMemory @singularartists

In the @IrishMailSunday you can read my interview with Darren Wharton, keyboard player with Thin Lizzy to mark the 40th anniversary of Phillip Lynott's passing. The Dedication concert into the 3Arena on Sunday night. I also review the excellent album by Dry Cleaning. @DarrenWharton @ThinLizzy_ @drycleaningband @3ArenaDublin @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @Select1veMemory @singularartists

You can read my musical review of 2025 in the @IrishMailSunday. I've selected the albums and gigs that I liked best or impressed me most in the last 12 months. You'll have your own favourites, these are mine! @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @Select1veMemory @singularartists @beggarsgroup @GildedALM @jagjaguwar @lizageddes @SonyMusicIre @SpeedyWunder @Warnermusicirl @UniMusicIreland @XLRECORDINGS #bestof2025 #Reviewof2025

In the Irish Mail on Sunday you can read my interview with Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy. You can also check out gigs to see this week such as @sodablonde (pictured) in @Vicar_Street @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @Select1veMemory @singularartists #NeilHannon

You can read my interview with David Keenan in the Irish Mail on Sunday. I also review the new album by Anna of the North and you can check out gigs to see in What's On. @IrishMailSunday @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @Select1veMemory @singularartists

If you missed my travel feature on my home city #Glasgow #Scotland in The Herald, here it is online. I hope you find it useful if you're planning a visit. tomsweeneytravelwriter.com/2025/11/22/cly…

You can read my interview with the magnificent @MayKay316 in the @IrishMailSunday I review the fine solo album by @editorsofficial' frontman, Tom Smith and you can check out gigs to see in What's On. @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @Select1veMemory @singularartists

Thewlis proudly present our second Spotify playlist. This is Amo Amas Amat Playlist #2 As previously, one of ours is in the middle with ones we like by others from the present and the past keeping it company. Click the Spotify here to enjoy open.spotify.com/playlist/5ifn1…. @Weezer @illuminatihotts @Florence_Road @thebreeders @ArcticMonkeys @Sun_Mahshene @VIFRocks @thewlisband @Manics @violentfemmes @Fionapplefans @officialcult @wheatus @HughCornwell @SorchaRichardsn

You can read my interview with Matt Berninger of @TheNational @IrishMailSunday I also review the new album by @EllaEyre and you can check out gigs to see in What's On. @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @hellomissionpr @Select1veMemory @singularartists

You can read my interview with Shaun Ryder in the Irish Mail on Sunday. I also review the new album by Florence + The Machine and you can check out gigs to see in What's On. @officialswr @florencemachine @IrishMailSunday @aikenpromotions @foggynotions @mcd_productions @Select1veMemory @singularartists

Thewlis proudly present our first Spotify playlist. This is Amo Amas Amat Playlist #1 (If you know, you know!) One of ours in the middle and ones we like by others from the present and the past keeping it company. Enjoy. @Bunnymen @BIGSPECIAL @DEVO Ailbhe Reddy @TheUndertones_ Melts @thecure @thewlisband @remhq The Marra @ArcticMonkeys @SPRINTSmusic @DavidBowieReal @lastdinnerparty @thebeatles @justmustard open.spotify.com/playlist/08evM…