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Band Aid inspired by campaigner's efforts in famine-era Skibbereen, Geldof to tell history festival

Bob Geldof is to tell audiences at the West Cork History Festival this weekend how the depiction of famine conditions near Skibbereen inspired Band Aid.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2022

Boomtown Rats and The Darkness to support Queen and Adam Lambert Dublin gig

Boomtown Rats and The Darkness to support Queen and Adam Lambert Dublin gig

The Boomtown Rats and The Darkness have been announced as the supporting acts for the Queen and Adam Lambert gig in Dublin this summer.

Thu, 29 Mar, 2018

1986 bid for Nobel prize for Geldof

1986 bid for Nobel prize for Geldof

The Government made a major effort to receive international backing for its nomination of Bob Geldof to win the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2016

Acts you really should see at Electric Picnic this weekend (and some to avoid!)

Acts you really should see at Electric Picnic this weekend (and some to avoid!)

Electric Picnic is approaching fast - have you decided who you're going to see?

Wed, 02 Sep, 2015

Boomtown Rats, Villagers and Le Galaxie among 21 acts added to Electric Picnic bill

Boomtown Rats, Villagers and Le Galaxie among 21 acts added to Electric Picnic bill

Electric Picnic organisers have today confirmed that a further 21 acts have been added to the line-up.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2015