Tony Clayton-Lea
@tcl1234.bsky.social
Freelance writer, journalist, consultant editor, author. Irish Times. Irish Post. Copywriter/editor. Arts/pop culture/travel/food. MC/host/public interviewer/panel and event moderator. Podcaster. Always for hire. tonyclaytonlea.com
Probably my favourite headline of the past decade…
April 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Probably my favourite headline of the past decade…
“And then he asked me if I used to be a member of Dexys Midnight Runners!”
March 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
“And then he asked me if I used to be a member of Dexys Midnight Runners!”
This is happening this evening - RSCI, Dublin, 8pm.
Come one, come all, for an exploration of all things David Bowie. (Well, most things…)
Tix: www.dbfest.ie
Come one, come all, for an exploration of all things David Bowie. (Well, most things…)
Tix: www.dbfest.ie
February 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is happening this evening - RSCI, Dublin, 8pm.
Come one, come all, for an exploration of all things David Bowie. (Well, most things…)
Tix: www.dbfest.ie
Come one, come all, for an exploration of all things David Bowie. (Well, most things…)
Tix: www.dbfest.ie
Any room left for dessert?
February 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Any room left for dessert?
A rare photograph of yours truly relaxing in a @divinecomedyhq t-shirt and a camp-as-you-can-get cocktail in front of me.
Always a first time, right?
Always a first time, right?
February 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A rare photograph of yours truly relaxing in a @divinecomedyhq t-shirt and a camp-as-you-can-get cocktail in front of me.
Always a first time, right?
Always a first time, right?
Hola and aloha and hello from Lanzarote…
February 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Hola and aloha and hello from Lanzarote…
This is prexactly and excisely what I’m talking about…
January 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This is prexactly and excisely what I’m talking about…
A message to my kids: listen to Don.
January 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
A message to my kids: listen to Don.
The media drops of all media drops?
A crate of Dylan-related bits and, well, bobs, connected with the new biopic A Complete Unknown.
Did I mind if they included samples of Bob Dylan’s whiskey brand, Heaven’s Door?
I did not…
A crate of Dylan-related bits and, well, bobs, connected with the new biopic A Complete Unknown.
Did I mind if they included samples of Bob Dylan’s whiskey brand, Heaven’s Door?
I did not…
January 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The media drops of all media drops?
A crate of Dylan-related bits and, well, bobs, connected with the new biopic A Complete Unknown.
Did I mind if they included samples of Bob Dylan’s whiskey brand, Heaven’s Door?
I did not…
A crate of Dylan-related bits and, well, bobs, connected with the new biopic A Complete Unknown.
Did I mind if they included samples of Bob Dylan’s whiskey brand, Heaven’s Door?
I did not…
Uh-oh - something incredibly controversial here for Bob Dylan fans…
@irishtimes.com
@bobdylancenter.bsky.social
@irishtimes.com
@bobdylancenter.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Uh-oh - something incredibly controversial here for Bob Dylan fans…
@irishtimes.com
@bobdylancenter.bsky.social
@irishtimes.com
@bobdylancenter.bsky.social
One doesn’t wish to boast, but…
January 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
One doesn’t wish to boast, but…
I *beg* your pardon?!
January 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I *beg* your pardon?!
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.
Later…
Later…
December 31, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.
Later…
Later…
Difficult if not impossible to find solace and laughs in a better pub than The Crown, Belfast.
Am I right or am I right?
Am I right or am I right?
December 26, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Difficult if not impossible to find solace and laughs in a better pub than The Crown, Belfast.
Am I right or am I right?
Am I right or am I right?
Happy Xmas to one and all - be in touch!
December 24, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Happy Xmas to one and all - be in touch!
I’ve had a few in my time, but the Irish coffees at Chapter One restaurant are the best I’ve ever had.
From preparation to pouring, from looking to sipping, they’re sublime.
(Note: only one of these is mine.)
From preparation to pouring, from looking to sipping, they’re sublime.
(Note: only one of these is mine.)
December 21, 2024 at 9:20 PM
I’ve had a few in my time, but the Irish coffees at Chapter One restaurant are the best I’ve ever had.
From preparation to pouring, from looking to sipping, they’re sublime.
(Note: only one of these is mine.)
From preparation to pouring, from looking to sipping, they’re sublime.
(Note: only one of these is mine.)
Spotify Wrapped has arrived and it tells me what I didn't already know.
What can I say?
I like listening to music...
What can I say?
I like listening to music...
December 4, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Spotify Wrapped has arrived and it tells me what I didn't already know.
What can I say?
I like listening to music...
What can I say?
I like listening to music...
Getting a sign made of this and nailing it on my office door.
November 29, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Getting a sign made of this and nailing it on my office door.
We are in Spain and very thankful that there’s a hola in the wall.
Thank you and goodnight!
Thank you and goodnight!
November 28, 2024 at 9:06 PM
We are in Spain and very thankful that there’s a hola in the wall.
Thank you and goodnight!
Thank you and goodnight!
Wow. Dosteovesky doth speak the truth…
November 28, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Wow. Dosteovesky doth speak the truth…
This wasn't on my wonky dance card for 2025, but there it is… Their first headline show in Ireland since 1992.
Jeepers!
Jeepers!
November 25, 2024 at 11:18 AM
This wasn't on my wonky dance card for 2025, but there it is… Their first headline show in Ireland since 1992.
Jeepers!
Jeepers!
Really hoping that Gladiator 2 lives up to expectations.
Loved the first one!
Loved the first one!
November 22, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Really hoping that Gladiator 2 lives up to expectations.
Loved the first one!
Loved the first one!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - in today's super Santa-soaraway IrishTimes Christmas magazine, I chat with:
Kate Nash
Paschal Donohoe
Faye O'Rourke
Elaine Feeney
Kelly-Anne Byrne
Mary Coughlan
...and select the best pressies/Irish music merch for music lovers.
Kate Nash
Paschal Donohoe
Faye O'Rourke
Elaine Feeney
Kelly-Anne Byrne
Mary Coughlan
...and select the best pressies/Irish music merch for music lovers.
November 21, 2024 at 11:17 AM
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - in today's super Santa-soaraway IrishTimes Christmas magazine, I chat with:
Kate Nash
Paschal Donohoe
Faye O'Rourke
Elaine Feeney
Kelly-Anne Byrne
Mary Coughlan
...and select the best pressies/Irish music merch for music lovers.
Kate Nash
Paschal Donohoe
Faye O'Rourke
Elaine Feeney
Kelly-Anne Byrne
Mary Coughlan
...and select the best pressies/Irish music merch for music lovers.
Giant Haystacks stuns at the Posthumous Wrestling Awards show.
November 19, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Giant Haystacks stuns at the Posthumous Wrestling Awards show.