Home » Breaking News » Better off singing than crying, says 67-year-old Clare Insta star Padraig Howley in his workshop at Kilfenora - "I’m the old stock, I’d pay for everything with the chequebook. This is all new.” Photograph by John Kelly Better off singing than crying, says 67-year-old Clare Insta star March 4, 2021 APPROACHING his 68th birthday, Padraig Howley is a late starter as an Instagram influencer, but in less than a fortnight his journey to veganism has seen him gain over 66,000 followers. On his account you can watch Padraig discuss the vegan foods he is choosing and preparing, while he frequently gives the viewers a song.