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SiobhanMacGowan

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About Me

Siobhan MacGowan is a Writer, Journalist, an Artist and a Songwriter. She has worked in Journalism, Arts & Media since l984.

She began her career at Associated Press (Kent & Sussex Courier) as a journalist, also writing copy and designing layout for the publication's advertising pages.


In l986, as a freelance journalist, she wrote for 'SMASH HITS', 'RECORD MIRROR' and 'FSM MONTHLY', as well as copywriting for advertising agencies.
In l987, she worked for the Phillip Hall Press Agency in London, 'Hall Or Nothing' and designed, wrote and edited international band THE POGUES' fanzine, 'Ordnahone'.
In l988, she moved to Dublin, Ireland and formed a band, 'The Frantic', performing her own songs at such venues as 'The Baggot Inn', 'The Rock Garden' and 'The Olympia Theatre'. She supported Hazel O'Connor on an Irish nationwide tour and has supported Mary Coughlan at the'Mean Fiddler' in London.
In l992, her video, 'Chariot', was shown on MTV on Christmas morning.
From l992-1994, she travelled as Van Morrison's personal assistant in the USA and Europe.
In l995, Siobhan worked for local government at the Arts Office in Tipperary NR, Ireland.
In l997, Siobhan recorded her debut album, 'Chariot', which was released by Murgatroid Records in l998. The album received critical acclaim and was the HOT PRESS critics' choice.
Since 2000, Siobhan has written for the IRISH TIMES, the SUNDAY TIMES, the IRISH MIRROR and MIZZ magazine. She has appeared in Patrick Bergin's 'Countess Kathleen' (film) and has designed a range of artwork under the name of Cat MacZebedee
Her first novel (for children) -'Etain's Dream' is currently being serialised in The Nenagh Guardian (first installment December 1st 2007)

My Interests

Written Word/Publishing/ Newspapers/ Magazines/Articles/ Poetry/ Prose /Short story / Novels Screenplay/ Lyrics/ Music Copywriting/ Editing/ Layout & Design
Cat MacZebedee Funky Celtic Artwork Designs

Music:

Chariot Murgatroid Records 1998 Re-released/extra track 2002

Movies:

'Countess Kathleen' Yeats Trilogy (Bergin Production) 1999
Pogues: Live at the Town & Country l988 RTE (DVD)
If I should fall from Grace with God 2001 TG4 (DVD)

Television:

(Video) 'The Slowest Hunger' (Beatbox) RTE l991/(Video) 'Chariot' MTV 1992/(Video) 'Welcome Child' (No Disco)(Network 2 Chart Show) RTE l998
(Television) 'Nighthawks' (RTE) 1991/(Television) 'Beatbox' (RTE) l993/(Television) 'Carrie Crowley Chat Show' ('Lucky Stars' with Dene Friedman) RTE l998

Books:

Etain's Dream children's novel. First publication: serialisation in The Nenagh Guardian (commenced December 1st 2007)

Heroes:

George Geneva

My Blog

ETAINS DREAM ONLINE

'Etain's Dream' is being serialised in the Nenagh Guardian. The series started Issue dated: Saturday December 1st 2007.To read the first installment click Etain's Dream: 1. The Cross & The Circle To ...
Posted by SiobhanMacGowan on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 03:25:00 PST

THREE TRACKS CHARIOT HERE

You can hear three tracks from Chariot the album onhttp://www.myspace.com/siobhanmacgowanchariotThe tracks are: Chariot Well Worn Smile I Love Him with a Grace Lyrics available on this site (blog ...
Posted by SiobhanMacGowan on Sun, 01 Apr 2007 06:41:00 PST

Journalism IRISH TIMES

Siobhan MacGowan has written for SMASH HITS, RECORD MIRROR, FSM (MONTHLY), HOT PRESS, THE IRISH TIMES, THE SUNDAY TIMES, THE IRISH MIRROR, MIZZ MAGAZINE and REGIONAL PRESS (UK & IRELAND) Irish Tim...
Posted by SiobhanMacGowan on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:39:00 PST

CAT MACZEBEDEE ARTWORK

From the Magic Pen of CAT MACZEBEDEE ...A beautiful and unusual range of hand-crafted artwork and lettering by Siobhan MacGowan. Hand-made, personalized cards and pictures in individually styled, Ce...
Posted by SiobhanMacGowan on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:25:00 PST

CHARIOT Reviews

CHARIOT Reviews' For truly somnolent music that tweaks at every nerve-ending from your brain stem to your toes, you need look no further than Chariot .... as new releases go, it's fresh air in a dank...
Posted by SiobhanMacGowan on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 04:32:00 PST

CHARIOT Track Listing/Availability

Chariot Track1. Chariot2. The Trip3. Trust Me4. Sin e5. Well Worn Smile6. Shoot Through7. Baby8. Welcome Child9. Celtic Lullaby Chariot Re-release 2002 - Bonus Track 10. I love him with a G...
Posted by SiobhanMacGowan on Sat, 17 Feb 2007 01:54:00 PST

CHARIOT Lyrics/WELL WORN SMILE Lyrics/I LOVE HIM WITH A GRACE Lyrics

CHARIOTColours chase him through the nightSacred blue longs to hold him tightAnd blessed truth, in perfect whiteCover my boy's bedAnd when the rainbow hears his sighSweet release of beloved lifeOnly ...
Posted by SiobhanMacGowan on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 01:03:00 PST

Etain's Dream-The story

Etain's Dream A novel for children, 9-12yrs: first publication/serialisation The Nenagh Guardian (Installment One: December 1st 2007)The StoryA dimly-lit study; an age-old European hilltop monastery....
Posted by SiobhanMacGowan on Sun, 27 May 2007 01:43:00 PST