A column entitled Going Places, written by Robert O'Connor, features in the Evening Herald 'It's Friday' supplement today. Read the transcript below.

Tonight
To tell the truth, I lead a bit of a double life. During the week I have college, which I've just started this year. I also have to squeeze in recordings sessions sometimes, but when Friday comes, usually I'm totally free.

In the afternoon, I sit in Moda Cafe in Rathmines with a couple of friends from college relaxing over coffee and then I head off to do an hour's workout at my gym in the city centre.

Normally I wouldn't make a habit of going to one particular place on a certain night, but recently I've been to Port House on South William Street at least every second week! Port House (not Porter House, but owned by the same company) is a tapas/wine bar where the staff are extremely friendly without being annoying, the food is fantastically fresh (and original) and the wines are divine, even the house Chardonnay.

It's always packed by 7pm, so myself and my friend Shane, a music student in Trinity, head in for around 6pm. After a couple of bottles of wine and a few bites, we'll either decide to stay the night or move on to meet other friends.

This part of the night doesn't have a specific regime - sometimes we'll go to AKA or Cocoon, both of which feature minimalist decor, the most relaxing Electronica music and perfect waiting staff!

Saturday
I rise a little later than usual and often head into town for some retail therapy. My first stop is Brown Thomas, where I used to work during the summers. I'm not a big fashion follower; I'd rather buy select items, where there isn't a hundred of the same thing available.

I bought a YSL blazer in Alias Tom om Duke Street two years ago and it's really stood the test of time. It was worth every cent and also there were only something like three made!

Ralph Lauren and Gant are my old reliables for casual everyday wear. If I don't go into town and I want to shop, I'll go to Dundrum. I'm really into Zara and Massimo Dutti at the moment - they create the runway look while retaining a low price tag. I also love to browse around Tower Records - they have it all in every area, from DVDs to imports and every magazine.

Sometimes, after shopping, I'll meet a friend for a late afternoon drink at the Bailey or Dakota. Unless there's something worth coming out for, I'll stay in on a Saturday night.

Sunday
I usually spend Sunday with my family, and as I'm an only child, it's quite nice to just catch up with each other. My mum is an excellent cook and makes a great traditional Sunday dinner.

Sometimes, after dinner, we'll visit relatives. We've never been the sort of family to only see each other on special occasions, so I'm used to this and I enjoy it!

In the evening, I'll often take in a film with a friend. I tend to go to Cineworld on Parnell Street, as it's central. Despite my efforts, I always end up going to bed late on a Sunday night, mostly due to the fact that I've to organise myself so that I'm ready to start the week all over again!

Robert O'Connor's double A-side single Spend The Night/Ten Years Time is out now. Robert will perform at the Performing Artists Trust Society show in Dublin on November 13, www.robertoconnoronline.com