John Keane from the Spin Home on WLR had a chat with Status Quo frontman, Francis Rossi about his new tour that takes him to Waterfords Theatre Royal this April. Francis chats about his new music, quo days and some of those songs that have stood the test of time.

John Keane from the Spin Home on WLR had a chat with Status Quo frontman, Francis Rossi about his new tour that takes him to Waterfords Theatre Royal this April. Francis chats about his new music, quo days and some of those songs that have stood the test of time.

On The Spin Home, John Keane entertains you with interesting features, interviews with local artists, and great music! Listen back to some of his interviews here.

On The Spin Home, John Keane entertains you with interesting features, interviews with local artists, and great music! Listen back to some of his interviews here.

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Spin Home chats with Francis Rossi Jan 20th 2026

The Spin Home Movie reveiw this week with Sean Whelan tells us the story of Copland starring Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Kietel, Ray Liotta and Robert De Niro plus many more. The story is based around corruption within the police force and Stallone has a battle on his hands. Check out Sean's review here.

The Spin Home Movie reveiw this week with Sean Whelan tells us the story of Copland starring Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Kietel, Ray Liotta and Robert De Niro plus many more. The story is based around corruption within the police force and Stallone has a battle on his hands. Check out Sean's review here.

The Spin Home Movie Review, Copland with Sylvester Stallone

On the Spin Home this wee, John Keane was joined by Aidan Spence.

Aidan Cycles for Cedd: Keeping Irish Culture Alive in Essex

This summer, Aidan Spence is cycling more than 2,200 miles around Ireland to raise money for the Irish community in Chelmsford and Essex.

Aidan has set himself a fundraising target of £2,200 – £1 for every mile of the journey.

Setting off from Rosslare on 26 June, he will travel the length and breadth of Ireland in support of St Cedd's GAA, St Cedd's Céilí Band, Cúpla Focal na nGael Chelmsford, and the wider work of Chelmsford Irish. Together, these organisations help keep Irish sport, music, language and culture alive for Irish people and their families across Essex.

The ride is called Aidan Cycles for Cedd, named after St Cedd, Essex's Irish-speaking patron saint. In 654 AD, Cedd founded a monastery at Bradwell-on-Sea on the Essex coast. Educated in the Irish monastic tradition associated with Colmcille and Iona, he spoke Irish and helped forge lasting links between Ireland and Essex that endure to this day.

There is also a remarkable connection behind the name. St Cedd was trained under St Aidan of Lindisfarne, one of the great figures of the Irish missionary tradition. More than 1,300 years later, another Aidan is helping strengthen the connection between Ireland and Essex through this journey.

Along the way, Aidan will visit Gaeltacht communities, GAA clubs, traditional music sessions, heritage sites and places connected to Ireland's rich cultural traditions. He hopes to meet the people who keep those traditions alive today, hear their stories, and showcase the deep and enduring links between Ireland and Essex.

By sharing these experiences with the community back home, the journey aims not only to raise funds, but also to celebrate our shared heritage and strengthen the bonds that continue to connect both places.

This challenge is about more than cycling. It is about exploring the relationship between Ireland and Essex, celebrating the communities that keep Irish culture alive, and supporting the organisations that help that connection thrive today.

Every pound raised will go directly towards supporting Irish cultural, sporting and community activities in Chelmsford and mid-Essex, helping ensure they continue to grow and flourish in the years ahead.

If you can, please make a donation and share this page with friends, family and anyone who values Irish culture, community and heritage.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh.

Chelmsford Irish ☘️

"Before England was England, Irish was spoken in Essex."

On the Spin Home this wee, John Keane was joined by Aidan Spence.
Aidan Cycles for Cedd: Keeping Irish Culture Alive in Essex
This summer, Aidan Spence is cycling more than 2,200 miles around Ireland to raise money for the Irish community in Chelmsford and Essex.
Aidan has set himself a fundraising target of &pound;2,200 &ndash; &pound;1 for every mile of the journey.
Setting off from Rosslare on 26 June, he will travel the length and breadth of Ireland in support of St Cedd's GAA, St Cedd's C&eacute;il&iacute; Band, C&uacute;pla Focal na nGael Chelmsford, and the wider work of Chelmsford Irish. Together, these organisations help keep Irish sport, music, language and culture alive for Irish people and their families across Essex.
The ride is called Aidan Cycles for Cedd, named after St Cedd, Essex's Irish-speaking patron saint. In 654 AD, Cedd founded a monastery at Bradwell-on-Sea on the Essex coast. Educated in the Irish monastic tradition associated with Colmcille and Iona, he spoke Irish and helped forge lasting links between Ireland and Essex that endure to this day.
There is also a remarkable connection behind the name. St Cedd was trained under St Aidan of Lindisfarne, one of the great figures of the Irish missionary tradition. More than 1,300 years later, another Aidan is helping strengthen the connection between Ireland and Essex through this journey.
Along the way, Aidan will visit Gaeltacht communities, GAA clubs, traditional music sessions, heritage sites and places connected to Ireland's rich cultural traditions. He hopes to meet the people who keep those traditions alive today, hear their stories, and showcase the deep and enduring links between Ireland and Essex.
By sharing these experiences with the community back home, the journey aims not only to raise funds, but also to celebrate our shared heritage and strengthen the bonds that continue to connect both places.
This challenge is about more than cycling. It is about exploring the relationship between Ireland and Essex, celebrating the communities that keep Irish culture alive, and supporting the organisations that help that connection thrive today.
Every pound raised will go directly towards supporting Irish cultural, sporting and community activities in Chelmsford and mid-Essex, helping ensure they continue to grow and flourish in the years ahead.
If you can, please make a donation and share this page with friends, family and anyone who values Irish culture, community and heritage.
Go raibh m&iacute;le maith agaibh.
Chelmsford Irish&nbsp;☘️
"Before England was England, Irish was spoken in Essex."

Spin Home chats to Aidan Spence about his fundraising cycle across Ireland.

Spin Home with John Keane had the chance to chat with Moncrieff about his upcoming new single called Stubborn.

Moncrieff also chatted about his forthcoming homecoming gig at Heatwave this July in Waterford.

He also took part in a quick fire round of random questions about everything and anything.

Spin Home with John Keane had the chance to chat with Moncrieff about his upcoming new single called Stubborn.
Moncrieff also chatted about his forthcoming homecoming gig at Heatwave this July in Waterford.
He also took part in a quick fire round of random questions about everything and anything.

Spin Home chats with Francis Rossi Jan 20th 2026

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