Background   The early years   Back in the 50's Jamie was born in Dundalk, Southern Ireland, the son of a well respected family and one of twelve children. Brought up to respect the church and good family values, Jamie started singing at an early age in the local church choir. The career years Having decided on a career in the hotel and catering business, Jamie moved to England, Coventry, in 1971 and progressed to management level in his chosen field. Being a full-bloodied Irishman of course a position in bar and restaurant management proved a natural development and Jamie took up that position at the prestigious Post House Hotel in Haydock in 1981. Thus began his love affair with the Northern folk.   The singing years It was in the early 80's that Jamie was encouraged by his many friends to take the singing talent that he had and perform to a live audience in a local workingmen's club. Local well known musician, Mike Callaghan provided the support and direction (as well as the musical competence) to enable Jamie to perform on stage. Moss Bank Labour Club was the first venue and with the support of the resident musicians, Jamie began a career on clubland that has seen him become an established and respected artist throughout the North of England.