2009 was quite a year for Conor O' Brien, aka Villagers. The first Irish artist to sign to Domino Records and a debut EP that was widely lauded and gained substantial late night radio play. Did we even mention the Neil Young support slot? 2010 brings with it further high profile supports (Wild Beasts) and even higher expectations of the impending debut album. Barry caught up with a man determined to make a mark on the eve of his Domino announcement.