In 2005, chosen by listeners, it became the first English language track to ever be allowed on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, the Republic of Ireland Irish language radio station.
He has acted on stage in Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, while for the past ten years he has written and acted in the RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta drama, Baile an Drochid.
Other work includes productions with Cumman Dramaíochta Indreabhín and the part of Phil on the RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta drama, Baile an Drochid.
Classical music station RTÉ Lyric FM is based in Limerick city, and Irish language station RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta is based in Casla, County Galway.
The first track with English-language lyrics played was Blister in the Sun by the Violent Femmes, chosen by public vote.
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The draw for the first round (as well as a preliminary round) was made at the RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta studios in Derrybeg.