John O'Hara Journalist Profile

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We speak to the owner of activewear brand Actively Conscious

Oct 21, 2024 | liveunion.com | John O'Hara

Actively Conscious continues to build a reputation for its quality active wear, founder Chloe Lennox started out in fast fashion just over a decade ago, we caught up with Chloe to find out more about where it all began…“I knew I was contributing to a big problem when I was designing in fast fashion, but as a creative there was a bit of a push and pull between the fact I was doing something I loved, but I was also contributing to a massive environmental problem.
Iconic Irish bar Mulligans doubles in size

Sep 10, 2024 | liveunion.com | John O'Hara

Famed for having the ‘best pint of Guinness outside of Ireland’ Mulligans of Deansgate is an iconic Manchester institution which is often the busiest pub in the city on most given evenings. While the ground floor of the boozer has stayed the same, with all brick walls and alcohol-branded mirrors, the usual Irish pub décor, there has been a new upstairs added which is said to more than double the boozer’s capacity.
Uncomplex: Modern Hardware for Better Software

Aug 22, 2024 | infoq.com | John O'Hara

InfoQ Homepage Presentations Uncomplex: Modern Hardware for Better Software 52:23 John O'Hara discusses how recent hardware & software advances can help founders and CTO's succeed. John O'Hara is a technical founder and venture partner. He is currently a director at Finbourne, Adaptive Financial Technology, and Taskize which he co-founded and sold to Euroclear.
Five best pubs to watch Euro 2024 in Manchester

Jun 12, 2024 | liveunion.com | John O'Hara

EURO 2024 is just around the corner, and while there are no guarantees about the nation’s success this summer, one thing is for sure, Manchester has some great spots to watch the euros. Here’s our pick of the five best places to watch the Euros. The Crown and Kettle, located on Oldham Road near to the city centre is a great place to catch the games.
“We just want really good beer that everyone can drink” founder of Salford-based brewery Hideaway talks about his journey so far and what the future holds

Jun 4, 2024 | liveunion.com | John O'Hara

On the corner of Kansas Avenue in Salford, just a short walk from the centre of Media City, Hideaway brewery can be found. The craft beer brand was started during lockdown in 2020 by Dan Wright and began as a hobby originating from his garage, these days they occupy a large warehouse which contains a brewery and taproom. Less Hideaway, more here-to-stay.
Our pick of Manchester’s best gigs this June

Jun 1, 2024 | liveunion.com | John O'Hara

Manchester kicked off the year with some memorable music moments from the opening of the Co-op Live to mega performances from the likes of The 1975, Ne-Yo and of course the Union launch party. Anyway, enough with the past, we’re on to the future – here are the best gigs for June. Who: Pet Shop BoysWhen: 9 JuneWhere: Co-op LiveEstablished as ‘the UK’s most successful duo’ Pet Shop Boys have had an electric career spanning three decades and performing to millions of people across the globe.
Channel your inner Luke Littler, Manchesters best darts bars

Apr 13, 2024 | liveunion.com | John O'Hara

Darts has had something of resurgence over the last year having found its very own poster boy Luke Littler. And as the sport increases its viewership and media exposure, we step up to the oche to pick out Manchester’s five best places to chance your arm, and become the next Luke The Nuke, even if it’s only for the night.
Our pick of some Manchester's best gigs in April

Apr 1, 2024 | liveunion.com | John O'Hara

This city is brimming with music, and from large stadiums like the AO Arena, right down to intimate rave venues like Gorilla, there is something for everyone. So, saying that, here’s 5 of the best gigs in April. Who: The Happy MondaysWhen: 4 AprilWhere O2 Victoria WarehouseManchester legends The Happy Mondays return with their first tour in five years, entitled ‘The Been There Done That Tour’.
Legendary Manchester pub Abel Heywood gets a fresh new look

Mar 22, 2024 | liveunion.com | John O'Hara

Over the last decade, the Abel Heywood has become a synonymous Northern Quarter boozer. Its quiz nights are up there with the best of them, and if you were to name the best pubs in the Northern Quarter to grab a crisp pint and a bite, the Abel Heywood would be top of the list along with the Bay Horse.
G2, the DJ who needs his own Daily Mail celeb column chats the Manchester Party Scene

Mar 20, 2024 | liveunion.com | John O'Hara

A DJ, a podcast host, a content creator, and an electric personality, G2 is one of the city’s best club DJs. Described by Mike Skinner of The Streets as ‘the greatest to ever do it’ He’s spun tunes for people such as Usain Bolt and Robin Van Persie during his time behind the decks, we spoke to G2 to find out more about the crazy career he’s already had. “I grew up in Stretford but moved out when I was like eighteen, or nineteen years old, moved to the city centre and fell in love with clubs.