Itwasagreatteam behind‘Almost News’magazine

ANYBODY out there remember a magazine called ‘Almost News’? It was published back in the 80s with Tony Clayton-Lea as editor, Shane Harrison (BBC), Kelly Fincham (Irish Central website in the US), and Arthur Mathews, style and design boss, and later of Fr Ted fame.

I have a few copies and in one Enda Murray wrote a great piece on a band that immediately brought back memories - The Cadillacs. Terry Hines, Paul Maher, Dayo Walsh and Jimmy Kierans made up the band and they were something special. They were formed in October 1983 when they were on an AnCo course (remember AnCo!), and were deadringers for The Stray Cats. What became of The Cadillacs I wonder?

In 1994 Channel Four commissioned Father Ted, which proved to be a huge success both in Ireland and in the UK and it has been adapted for television in America.

Arthur has also written for various series including ‘Brass Eye’, ‘Never Mind the Horrocks’, ‘Big Train’, ‘Hippies’ and ‘Black Books’.

Arthur was also co-writer of the very successful musical ‘I Keano’ which received rave reviews from the critics and is currently showing in Dublin.