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Tom Dunne

Tom Dunne is a music-lover extraordinaire who, as well as presenting radio and TV shows, can also be seen in the wild as the lead singer with Something Happens.

Tom Dunne: Patti Smith voice note stopped the clocks at Glen Hansard's funeral

The music in St Patrick's Cathedral brought joy to our hearts, but there was no escaping the grief of losing such a gifted friend

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

S 'A great, genuine talent and a lovely man': Tom Dunne on Glen Hansard

I'd known Glen since the 1990s and watched him emerge through his brilliant band The Frames

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Spain v Argentina - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - New York New Jersey Stadium

Tom Dunne: Chris Martin and co have no place at a World Cup final

If we must have a half-time show, I'd prefer to have seen the Sultans Of Ping and the Wedding Present

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Tom Dunne: So you never even heard of Luke Combs?

The fact the US country star is playing two nights in Slane this weekend has left many people scratching their heads. Here's what you need to know...

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Tom Dunne: Choose life, and also the cultural phenomenon that is Trainspotting

Danny Boyle's classic is 30 years old, and it really is as good as you remember

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Tom Dunne: My top 10 albums of the year so far

We haven't quite reached vintage levels yet, but the first half of 2026 has given us fine offerings from the likes of Gorillaz, Kneecap, and Olivia Rodrigo

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Tom Dunne: How Paul Weller's ever changing moods coloured his genius output

I still feel pain at the demise of The Jam, but their main man has continued to impress ever since, and his upcoming gigs in Cork and Dublin offer a glimpse of his incredible back catalogue

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Tom Dunne: Zach Bryan v Metallica — this weekend's Battle of the Music Titans

Both US acts might feel like they hail from different planets, but a closer look at the upcoming visitors to Ireland reveals they have more in common than you might expect

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Tom Dunne: Pretty In Pink and the soundtracks of my life

The 40-year anniversary of John Hughes' classic has me musing on what a genius he was for the music he included in the film

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Tom Dunne: Many artists do some of their most interesting work late in life

Losing a youthful edge wasn't necessarily a bad thing for the output of the likes of Bob Dylan, Bowie and Johnny Cash

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026