About the Author

A graduate of University College Cork, Cork-born writer and journalist Mark McAvoy holds a BA and a HDip. in Management & Marketing. He also holds a Masters in Public Relations from Dublin Institute of Technology. A life-long music fan, Mark has worked as a reporter, columnist and reviewer for the Evening Echo's weekly music, film and entertainment supplement Downtown for more than five years. During this time, he has interviewed many leading names in international music, as well as many established and emerging Cork acts.