Seamus Enright

Arts highlights of 2022: Seamus Enright

Works for the Celt, from Cavan, owns dog.

Personal highlight?

Cooking up snails for Peter Monaghan of Inis Escargot at Cavan Town Christmas Market. It wasn’t art but it was a picture seeing so many faces turn from disgust upon realising how delicious they were.

Best live show in 2022?

Aideen Barry’s Oblivion at the townhall - magnetising; Blutack & The Greehorns in Cavan's Old Abbey with Larry Beau in support - magical; Morrissey in Glasgow - mesmerising; Pavement at Dublin’s Vicar Street - magnificent!

Internationally renowned artist Aideen Barry pictured at the launch of oblivion / seachmalltacht / ᖃᐅᔨᒪᔭᐅᔪᓐᓃᖅᑐᑦ at Townhall Cavan Gallery. Photo: Lorraine Teevan Photo by LORRAINE TEEVAN

TV/cinema highlight?

Maverick. '80s nostalgia broad stroked into the perfect movie for modern day audiences.

Favourite book?

Heat 2, the sequel to Michael Mann's 1995 cat-and-mouse masterpiece.

One to watch?

Eddie Cruizer & The Savage Hearts. New music. Yes please!

Wish for 2023?

A big outdoor music festival is established in Cavan.