He is the drummer of The Frames, after a break of almost 10 years, and has played with and recorded with a number of other acts including Josh Ritter, who he performed with on several albums.
His mother Kay was a journalist with the Irish Examiner whilst his father was Professor of Biochemistry at University College Dublin and was a former Irish Rugby International.
He studied psychology at University College Dublin after his secondary schooling C.B.C.
At UCD he met Colm Mac Con Iomaire, who he would later play in The Frames with.
He played on Dance with the Devil, Set List and For the Birds with the band.