A question of taste: Kieran Quinn

Born in Australia but raised in Sligo, pianist Kieran Quinn’s footballing career with his home county included a Connacht championship medal in 2007. His second album, The Next One, is out now, and he’s currently on a tour that takes in all 32 counties. See kieranquinn.ie

Best recent book: 56: The Story of the Bradford Fire.

Best recent film: Inside Out.

Best recent show/exhibition/gig, and what you enjoyed about it: Jim Doherty/Louis Stewart in JJ Smyths, Dublin. Two masters, closer to the end than the beginning, but still knocking craic out of each other and the music of a Sunday afternoon.

What formats do you access music? I don’t use Spotify — not out of any moral objections — just never got round to it! I buy from iTunes and listen mainly to Lyric and RTÉ 1 — I would always buy a CD when I enjoy a gig too.

Best piece of music you’ve been listening to lately: Moxie’s debut album, Planted. Amazing live band too.

First ever piece of music or art that really moved you: I think Ray Houghton’s goal in Stuttgart in 1988 could be considered a work of art?!

The best gig or show you’ve ever seen: Paul Simon Graceland 25-year reunion show in the O2, Dublin — summer 2012.

Tell us about your TV viewing: Mainly live sport — the latter stages of any big soccer, GAA or rugby tournament. Box-set wise, its hard to beat The Sopranos and The Wire — even on a third or fourth viewing! Charlie and Lola too.

Radio listening: Definitely more of a podcast man — big Second Captains fan. On radio I always enjoy Blue of the Night on Lyric and Late Date on RTÉ One. I grew up listening to crackly soccer match commentaries on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Name three of your music heroes: As a piano player, for me, Oscar Peterson stands head and shoulders above the rest. As a composer, it has to be Ennio Morricone. In terms of musicians that I actually know, have positively affected my career, and would look up to, it’s very hard to pick between Seamie O’Dowd and Eddie Lee.

Your best celebrity encounter: Getting to have dessert with Paul McGrath, Kevin Sheedy, Mick McCarthy, and the entire Ireland soccer squad in a hotel outside Rome when I was 10.

Most expensive item of clothing you’ve ever bought: Hmmm… the suit for my wedding I guess.

Tech habits. What you use, and what you use it for: Bose portable Bluetooth speakers — indispensable when it comes to listening/teaching/rehearsing. Thanks Mum!

Unsung hero — individual, organisation, or group you think don’t get the profile/praise they deserve: Going to go local here — after a tough recession in Sligo, the local Tidy Towns organisation did an amazing job in getting our town looking well again for the All-Ireland Fleadh the last two years.

You are king for a day — what’s your first decree? In 3rd class, every child in the country gets to pick a musical instrument, and learn it for free for 4 years — massive positive knock-on effects for all concerned.