"Digger Dad" has seen a rapid rise in his social media following.
A midlands singer says he's been offering advice to an aspiring Offaly social media star on his music.
Former 'You're A Star' finalist Simon Casey from Ballycumber has been on touch with Daingean's Shane Gallagher, better known as the "Digger Dad", who's now living in Australia.
Mr Casey says his best piece of advice is to keep on going:
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
