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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.

NUN ATTAX: Philip O’Connell, Keith O’Connell, Ricky Dineen, and Donnelly in 1981 on Pearse St in Dublin before a gig in The Magnet. Picture: Colm Henry

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B-Side the Leeside: Nun Attax and the Knocknaheeny Shuffle

Ellie O’Byrne sits down with three figures with roles in legendary Cork band Nun Attax' trajectory, and legend-in-the-making that was sadly never to be.

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

Geoff Travis may have had a hand in the rise of bands such as The Smiths, but it’s his new crop of Irish acts that has him excited in advance of his visit to Cork, writes Ed Power

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Murder Capital release much-anticipated debut album

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Don for Chickens as the quirky voice of Cork

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A celebratory hometown gig to close the latest chapter of Microdisney

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

Festival review: Féile na Laoch

Aidan Vaughan dancing a reel in the flickering light of a crackling fire; the nimble fingers of US piano virtuoso David Syme cascading over the notes of Moonlight Sonata under the night sky; the gossamer voices of Cork sean nós-singer Máire Ní Chéileachair and Anna Mhoireach from the Isle of Lewis floating through the ether.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2018

Cypress Mine’s blast from the past

Cypress Mine have some epic memories, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Thu, 02 Nov, 2017

Scene and heard: Entertainment news round-up

Here’s your weekly entertainment guide and news round-up with Des O’Driscoll.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2017

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

New chapter for hard-working John Spillane

With a new book, an Irish opera on the way and the re-release of his Irish Songs album, John Spillane is busier than ever, writes Colette Sheridan.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2016

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

Now Cork have fastened onto the idea that hurling is starkers without them, they will be dangerous

When Cork hurlers win the All-Ireland, next year or the year after, they will have Michael Moynihan to thank.

Sat, 16 Jul, 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

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

Album review: Gilles Peterson/Sonzeira

Brasil Bam Bam

Wed, 04 Jun, 2014

“Everyone was having sex, but nobody was talking about it”

Ireland was a very different place in the 1980s. From Sir Henrys in Cork to The Afro Spot in Dublin, Suzanne Harrington recalls the decade that changed everything

Sat, 21 Apr, 2012

Getting the timing right for a bargain in West Cork

ONE day you’re a rock ‘head’, the next you’re a chippie in a hard hat.

Sat, 03 Jun, 2006

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