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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 enjoying the last of the long evenings at the Friar's Leap – pronounced lepp.
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 and Oasis are just some of the names on a long and impressive list.
The John Kelly Column • 17 Jul 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 in the world.
The John Kelly Column • 07 May 23

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