You went solo in 2004. Looking back, why was it the right time for you?
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It just felt like the right time. I wouldn’t change anything. I wouldn’t change any kind of path I’ve made in my career. I’m pretty happy where I am.
What was the biggest learning curve going solo?
When you’re in a band you’ve got five people that can rely on each other to do all the work and make the decisions, but when you’re on your own, everything kind of falls on your shoulders. It’s a lot more pressure.
You also perform as Boyzlife with Boyzone’s Keith Duffy. How did that come about?
Originally, the idea was Keith’s. He was going to do a one-man talking show where he would tell stories about his career and his life. He came to see me perform … [and] we decided we should do it together. Our careers are quite similar. We were both in similar bands and we grew up very close to each other in Dublin. We ended up doing this show where we would tell stories and sing songs [from] Westlife and Boyzone.
Finally, any resolutions for 2019?
To try and get a little bit fitter. Whenever I tour, it’s hard to keep in shape and eat well because you’re constantly on the road eating at service stations. So, maybe my New Year’s resolution is to get a little bit healthier.