It’s been said that if your romantic relationship can survive race week in Galway, well, it’s a union worth pursuing, such are the potential pitfalls on the track and in the snugs of those hallowed, cobbled streets.

Mary Greene is originally from Waterford, but has been resident in Cork for many years and is a member of family trio Greenshine, along with husband Noel Shine and daughter Ellie Shine.

Ahead of the release of his 38th studio album, Van Morrison speaks to Catherine Wylie about fame, his relentless work rate and a self-described cult following.

When Joe Dolan came to stay with Pete Williams and his family in 1974, the first thing Williams did was move the six-month old baby to another room.

Valentine's Day is just a few days away, but that's not going to stop the contestants of this week's Dancing With The Stars from getting all loved up.

Pop superstar George Michael's death at the age of 53 from suspected heart failure is being treated by police as "unexplained but not suspicious".

Thousands of people in New York were surrounded by tight security as they lined the streets for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Leeside opera singer will be joined for a charity concert in her hometown by the singer-songwriter son of the famous tenor, says Jo Kerrigan

Check out our tips on the best TV to watch tonight.

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The three-and-a-half-hour special featured a range of their classic sketches and a bunch of their former hosts.

Grammys newcomer Sam Smith looked dapper in a white bow tie and Madonna rocked one of the season’s most eclectic red carpets in a bedazzled two-corner black hat and burlesque-esque corset with matching thigh-high boots.

Take a look all the 2015 performances here:

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The Grammy Awards will feature a number of collaborative performances, including Jessie J with Tom Jones, Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett and Adam Levine with Gwen Stefani.

Happy Thanksgiving y’all — it’s a little taste of Stateside on the banks of the Lee.

And all that Jazz.

Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams are set to kick off The X Factor’s live shows as the first star performers of the series.

"And all that Jazz"

Tony Bennett says people are shocked by "how wonderful" Lady Gaga sings.

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Lady Gaga almost quit music earlier this year.

And all that Jazz.

Two musical stars are set to grace H&M’s Christmas 2014 campaign and they really are the most unlikely pair.

Lady Gaga is a bona fide pop star, but the singer says recording jazz music was easier than pop.

Billy Joel has tried heroin.

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A retired solicitor who published claims that Madeleine McCann’s parents caused her death received a suspended jail sentence today.

Lady Gaga has confirmed her plans to record a full album with Tony Bennett.

Levi Strauss’s arrival in the US, 160 years ago this week, was to change fashion forever. And it all began with a tent, says John Daly

Mitch Winehouse has more unreleased songs by his late daughter Amy Winehouse.

Lady Gaga is planning a jazz album with Tony Bennett.

The trade at the marts over the last week has seen prices improve markedly for heavier stock as the factory price has stabilised and, in some cases, improved.

THE last time I wrote about Amy Winehouse, she was 25 and I wondered if she would live to 30.

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THE cause of Whitney Houston’s death remains undisclosed but the widespread assumption is that it was caused by drugs.

Amy Winehouse's dad still feels her presence with him.

Adele has been given the perfect get well gift after being nominated for six Grammys at next year's awards.

Lady Gaga stripped off naked so Tony Bennett could sketch her.

An album featuring unheard material by Amy Winehouse is to be released just months after the singer’s death, it emerged today.

Tony Bennett has made music history after he topped the album charts in America for the first time in his 60-year career and became the oldest living act ever to do so.

The Emmy awards kicked off on a controversial note overnight after a comedy routine about the British phone hacking scandal was cut from the US broadcast.

AMY WINEHOUSE’S family has launched a youth charity in her name to mark what would have been the singer’s 28th birthday.

Tony Bennett "sobbed" when he discovered Amy Winehouse had died.

STARS from the US and Britain paid tributes to the late Amy Winehouse at the MTV Awards.

Lady Gaga and Britney Spears’s antics and triple wins for Katy Perry and Adele were upstaged by a baby bump at the MTV Video Music awards where a real life drama took precedence over the usual headline-grabbing behaviour.

A tribute to Amy Winehouse will add a bit of reverence to the always irreverent MTV Video Music Awards tonight.

Beyonce has been confirmed to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday.

Amy Winehouse's London home is to become the headquarters of her new rehab charity.