Person: Cathal Coughlan

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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B-Side the Leeside: Nine Wassies from Bainne and 'the struggle'

Don O’Mahony talks with Giordaí Ua Laoghaire about the offbeat outfit he headed up, and some of the most innovative Irish music of the 1990s.

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B-Side the Leeside: The Fatima Mansions and the story of 'Viva Dead Ponies'

Ed Power speaks with songwriter Cathal Coughlan, best known to some for his part in Microdisney, and to others in the harder-edged band he formed afterwards.

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REVIEW: The Murder Capital, Vicar Street

The Cork-led band played a superb gig in Dublin, writes Ed Power.

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Rough around the edges: Former Smiths record label manager talks about his latest batch of Irish acts

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Scene & Heard: Everything entertainment you need to look out for

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Scene and Heard: Five-minute Theatre For One and George Ezra top picks in Cork

A celebratory hometown gig to close the latest chapter of Microdisney

Des O'Driscoll attended the Microdisney farewell gig at Cyprus Avenue in Cork

Thu, 21 Feb, 2019

Legendary Cork band Microdisney preparing for ‘last ever’ gig

As the legendary Cork band get ready for their ‘last ever’ gig, Ed Power discusses their short-lived reunion with guitarist Sean O’Hagan.

Fri, 25 Jan, 2019

Sean O’Hagan returns to 'cosmopolitan' Cork

When Sean O’Hagan returns to Cork this week he hopes to visit the Apple complex in Hollyhill.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2017

Eight personalities speak about their favourite ever album

It’s been a big year for album anniversaries and classic reissues, so Ed Power asked a bunch of people to select the long player that they love most

Fri, 12 Aug, 2016

10 of the best 1916 commemorative events

The centenary of the Easter Rising has given us an abundance of commemorative

Tue, 22 Mar, 2016

A tribute to late Cork musician Mick Lynch

Ellie O’Byrne pays tribute to Cork music legend Mick Lynch who passed away last week

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Thomas Bartlett and Paul Muldoon are putting the words of Yeats to music

Thomas Bartlett and Paul Muldoon weren’t surprised that lines by Ireland’s great poet worked so well as song lyrics, writes Padraic Killeen

Wed, 09 Sep, 2015

Scene + Heard: Entertainment news round-up

Here’s a quick look at the latest music, gig, film and entertainment news.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2015

Cathal Coughlan is coming back to his hometown

CATHAL Coughlan has never been one for tiptoeing gently into the night, writes Ed Power

Thu, 23 Apr, 2015

Heslin stars as St Loman’s squeeze past Old Leighlin

St Loman’s (Westmeath) 1-11 Old Leighlin (Carlow) 1-10

Mon, 28 Oct, 2013

St. Brigid's advanced in Connacht

Reigning All-Ireland Club SFC Champions St. Brigid's advanced in Connacht; St. Loman's and Newtown Blues claimed first round wins in Leinster; while Castlebar Mitchells, Kingdom Kerry Gaels, Rathnew and St Martin's claimed county title wins, following today's Senior Club Football action.

Sun, 27 Oct, 2013

O’Dwyer masterplan clicks

Old Leighlin 1-10 Rathvilly 1-08

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

GAA County Football finals wrap

10 teams are celebrating County Senior Football title wins this evening, after today's finals in Cork, Kildare, Galway, Westmeath, Monaghan, Offaly, Cavan, Tyrone, Carlow and Sligo.

Sun, 13 Oct, 2013

Kinsella stars as Old Leighlin edge Tinryland

OLD LEIGHLIN won the Conlon Cup for the third time before 4,000 spectators at Dr Cullen Park yesterday.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2011

County finals round-up

There were six county finals down for decision today, with football deciders in Cork, Tyrone, Mayo and Carlow, while Kilkenny and Waterford saw final action in the small ball code.

Sun, 24 Oct, 2010

Smith does damage for Rathvilly

RATHVILLY remain on course to retain the Carlow SFC title following an 0-13 to 1-4 win over a disappointing Tinryland side in Saturday’s quarter-final at Dr Cullen Park.

Mon, 20 Sep, 2010

Coughlan starts work as Tánaiste

New Tánaiste Mary Coughlan will today carry out her first official duty when she represents the Government at the Order of Business in the Dáil.

Thu, 08 May, 2008

Taoiseach unveils new-look Cabinet

Outgoing Agriculture Minister Mary Couglan landed a major promotion tonight by being appointed Tánaiste and Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister in Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s new-look Cabinet.

Wed, 07 May, 2008

Outstanding exploration of a cult rock figure

Stephen Kijak expertly explores the life and extraordinary times of a brilliant cult rock figure in Scott Walker — 30th Century Man (Verve, €24.99) through the testimony of fans and collaborators, including Radiohead, Jarvis Cocker, Mark Almond and David Bowie.

Fri, 07 Sep, 2007

Top of the crop...

In the second part of our Top 50 list of the most influential figures in Irish music, Joe McNamee considers some of the surprising results.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2006

Cork 2005: Voices Of Cork

OF the 2,000 ideas received, it came as no surprise that a big proportion came from the city’s thriving and energetic music world, and from its dynamic visual arts studios base.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004

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