The singer-songwriter has a galaxy of high-profile fans and a dizzying range of achievements under his belt – but has never troubled the top of the charts. Does that matter to him – and, if not, what does he focus on instead?






YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...

Follow all the action from this year's championship



The Irish Times ePaper

Latest news and analysis on the battle to save the planet


A project examining attitudes about the future of Ireland