Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026He’s up there with my most-seen acts; 20+ times. 110 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026My favourite of his bands was Liam Genocky, Jennifer Maidman, (still Ian, then,) and Steve Clark. 010 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I asked him about working with Gary Katz and those high-end session guys and he said they were wonderful. One of his favourite recording experiences. 110 0
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Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Dinner was fantastic. I’ve known the manager for 15 years, through all of Paul Ainsworth’s restaurant, so it was lovely to see him. The bed is so big, I’m sure Janet is in a different postcode. 010 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026To thank Janet for everything she’s done this year I booked a night at St Enodoc Hotel in Rock, at the end of our holiday. It’s been a tough year but she’s been so amazing 💚 140 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026My beautiful wife, Janet, in her element at The Mariners, Rock. Legend has it that the coupe she is drinking her Camel Valley Rose from was modelled on the breast of Marie Antoinette. So, not so much, ‘bottoms up,’ as ‘tits up,’ so to speak. 020 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026And you, Iain. We’re in Padstow and are at Rick Stein’s for dinner. Janet surprised me with an overnight stay in one of their roof terrace rooms. I’m a lucky boy. 110 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Lovely, thanks. A few simple things which feel like a normality I worried might have deserted me. Drinks with family, laughing with my brother-in-law, gazing across to Rock; nothing special but, then again, so magical. 010 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I would appear to have reached the age of 70. I have no idea how the heck that’s happened but, here we are. 051 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Chapter 38 of my diary is up 🙏 njbrannigan-zvxuy.wordpress.com/2026/09/28/d...njbrannigan-zvxuy.wordpress.comDiary of a Lump 38Chapter 38 “Counting Stars.” Friday 4th September Of course we packed too much; we always do. Anyway, on our way, just after 10am, for what was an uneventful journey. Except that, for me, it … 101 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 19/09/2026My review of the definitive book about Rory Gallagher has just been published on The Afterword site. Beautifully written by his brother, Donal, it is a love letter to Ireland, the blues and one of the best to ever pick up a guitar. #RoryGallagher #DonalGallagher theafterword.co.uk/edged-in-blu...theafterword.co.ukEdged In Blue: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Odyssey with Rory Gallagher 030 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 06/09/2026A delicious coffee outside Ola Tir a Môr, about 100yds from the house. Perfect. 040 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Thanks, Andy. Best intentions but… I’m making a list of what we’ve brought that the house has already got, so that we can be more disciplined next time. 010 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Chapter 37 of my diary is up, in which we discover just what ‘maintenance’ means. njbrannigan-zvxuy.wordpress.com/2026/09/05/d...njbrannigan-zvxuy.wordpress.comDiary of a Lump 37Chapter 37 “Cake By The Ocean” Monday 24th August Chemotherapy Maintenance Day One. A nice lazy morning; shave, shower, lotions and creams, coffee and toast in the garden. We set off for the hospit… 450 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Chapter 36 of my diary is up. Home from the hospital and the power of good friends . njbrannigan-zvxuy.wordpress.com/2026/08/23/d...njbrannigan-zvxuy.wordpress.comDiary of a Lump 36Chapter 36 “Thank You For Being A Friend.” Saturday 9th August The first full day out of hospital and, feck, it felt so good. Just not having people coming in for obs, drugs, blood tests, to stick … 130 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 15/08/2026A lovely chat on the phone with my famous brother, today. We were comparing war wounds and battle scars. It was so good to catch up. 030 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Chapter 35 of my diary is up. Might I suggest that you don’t read it while you’re having a meal. njbrannigan-zvxuy.wordpress.com/2026/08/08/d...njbrannigan-zvxuy.wordpress.comDiary of a Lump 35Chapter 35 “Take Me Home.” This chapter contains some difficult details, especially if you’re squeamish about toilet-stuff. You have been warned. Sunday 26th July We arrived at A&E and Janet ex… 110 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Thanks, Andy. The 12 days seems to have gone quickly, which surprised me. Still some recovery to go through, and a week’s isolation, but just being home with Janet means everything. 100 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 07/08/202612 days, 4 cannulas, litres of infusions and a thousand needles later, I’m home. It feels so good. 9240 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Pls help my amazing wife if you can: I’m taking on the Walk 30 Miles in September Challenge to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-saving research by donating to my page. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/janets-...fundraise.cancerresearchuk.orgJanet's Giving PageThanks for visiting my fundraising page. I’m taking on the Walk 30 Miles in September Challenge to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-saving research ... 011 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Please help my amazing wife if you can:Thanks for visiting my page. I’m taking on the Walk 30 Miles in September Challenge to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-saving research by donating to my page. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/janets-...fundraise.cancerresearchuk.orgJanet's Giving PageThanks for visiting my fundraising page. I’m taking on the Walk 30 Miles in September Challenge to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-saving research ... 113 0
Niall Brannigan @niallb1.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Chapter 34 of my diary is up, in which life goes from the sublime to the ridiculous. njbrannigan-zvxuy.wordpress.com/2026/07/31/d...njbrannigan-zvxuy.wordpress.comDiary of a Lump 34Chapter 34 “Never Before.” Monday 13th July My car is booked in for a service and poor Janet has the sorry task of taking it to the Nissan Dealer in Reading and waiting for the work to be done. The… 100 0