Shortlist for Irish Album of the Year 2019 announced

The shortlist for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2019 was announced on Wednesday afternoon, with the eclectic list of nominees reflecting the rude health of music in this country at the moment.

While last year’s competition produced a somewhat unexpected winner with Jason, from Cork-based O Emperor, the 2019 selection already has a nailed-on favourite in the Fontaines DCs' album.