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Tom Dunne
Tom Dunne: 10 years on from the awful day we heard about Bowie's death 
Tom Dunne: Looking forward to the year ahead by looking back on The Ramones 
Tom Dunne: Looking forward to the year ahead by looking back on The Ramones 
Amid the significant anniversaries coming up in 1976, I'm particularly excited to dive in to The Ramones and the birth of punk 

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Oasis, Zach Bryan, Dua Lipa... These were the 16 best gigs of 2025
Oasis, Zach Bryan, Dua Lipa... These were the 16 best gigs of 2025
From summer spectaculars to intimate indoor affairs, 2025 was quite the year for gigs in Ireland. Here are some of the highlights, and feel free to share your own memories of the best days out 

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Tom Dunne: Women rule in my best albums of 2025 list 
Tom Dunne: Women rule in my best albums of 2025 list 
Rosalia, CMAT, and Big Thief are among the names on my unusually gender-skewed favourite records of the year 

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

ABBA Perform At Wembley Arena
Tom Dunne: Scoff if you want, but I'm still enjoying my own Abba voyage
A recent trip to the Abba hologram show in London renewed my enthusiasm for Sweden's fab four 

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

After All to Happy Busman: The Frank and Walters in five great songs
After All to Happy Busman: The Frank and Walters in five great songs
In advance of their gig at Cork City Hall, Frank and Walters' singer Paul Lenihan tells us the stories behind five of the band's classic tunes 

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Spotify Wrapped confirms most-listened to tune in Ireland this year is a song about Cork
Spotify Wrapped confirms most-listened to tune in Ireland this year is a song about Cork
Is it any surprise?

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Glastonbury Festival 2025
Independent Ireland councillor drops legal bid to stop Bob Vylan Dublin show
The outspoken band, who have been at the centre of controversy following their Glastonbury performance, are set to perform at Vicar Street, Dublin, on November 26

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

'I was so swept away by her': Pianist David Syme recalls meeting Maureen O'Hara as he prepares for living room concerts
'I was so swept away by her': Pianist David Syme recalls meeting Maureen O'Hara as he prepares for living room concerts
Piano virtuoso David Syme, who is about to  perform in his home for a 20th year, tells Sarah Horgan about the intimacy of a living room performance

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Books-Mark Ronson
Jennifer Horgan: From infidelity to conflicts of interests, our infinite choice culture has us all in a heap
I know I’m not the only one who exhausts themselves scrolling through films and series, feeling so depleted that I end up watching 'Schitt’s Creek' again

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Stranger Things: The First Shadow - London
Sarah Harte: Lily Allen's album is resonating with women for a reason
The all-too-common woman's experience of turning yourself inside out to make a failing relationship work strikes a chord with female listeners, whatever age

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

'You're never too old to rap': Meet the Cork grannies spitting bars in Knocknaheeney
'You're never too old to rap': Meet the Cork grannies spitting bars in Knocknaheeney
At Cork’s Kabin Studio, older women like Sally Crowley and Maureen Cullinane are breaking barriers and finding healing through rap

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

In pictures: Emotional opening for Safe Harbour festival with tribute to Cork musician Talos
In pictures: Emotional opening for Safe Harbour festival with tribute to Cork musician Talos
The first concert of Sounds From A Safe Harbour in Cork featured friends and family of the late Eoin French (Talos)

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Westlife 25th anniversary gets Irish stamp of approval as An Post launches limited edition
Westlife 25th anniversary gets Irish stamp of approval as An Post launches limited edition
The collection of exclusive stamps was created by Shaughn McGrath Creative who has worked closely with the group over the years

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Electric Picnic festival
'No price increase': Tickets for Electric Picnic 2026 on sale Monday
Tickets go on sale for next year's Electric Picnic as revellers head home from the 2025 event

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

Kneecap cancel US tour dates due to Mo Chara's London court 'terrorism' hearing
Kneecap cancel US tour dates due to Mo Chara's London court 'terrorism' hearing
Belfast hip-hop trio stated: 'Once we win our court case, which we will, we promise to embark on an even bigger tour'

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Tom Dunne: Van Morrison turns 80 — and gives us the gift of Remembering Now
Tom Dunne: Van Morrison turns 80 — and gives us the gift of Remembering Now
His new album is classic Van. The songs on Remembering Now flow like water. It’s an incredible gift

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Kingfishr: 'More people win the lottery than achieve what’s happened to us'
Kingfishr: 'More people win the lottery than achieve what’s happened to us'
Meet Eddie Keogh, Eoghan McGrath and Eoin Fitzgibbon, the former University of Limerick students making gentle music with hidden depths

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Jim's Gems: The best of albums from 1975
Jim's Gems: The best of albums from 1975
The best albums of 1975 came amid war, and with some artists at their own crossroads

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Five things we learned from Oasis ahead of their second night in Dublin
Five things we learned from Oasis ahead of their second night in Dublin
It's (bucket) hats off to Peggy Gallagher for pressing her sons Noel and Liam to reunite the band

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

The night Oasis rocked Slane — and I walked for hours in the dark to get home
The night Oasis rocked Slane — and I walked for hours in the dark to get home
Sixteen years after Oasis last played Ireland, I still remember the music — and the marathon walk home

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Oasis fans from across the globe flock to Dublin for 'electric' weekend of concerts
Oasis fans from across the globe flock to Dublin for 'electric' weekend of concerts
Around a year since tickets went on sale, excitement is steadily building ahead of the highly anticipated two gigs taking place at Croke Park this weekend

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Ballyvolane House
Love Is A Stranger festival lands in East Cork this weekend — here's what to expect
Breda Graham speaks to festival director Emmet Condon about the festival’s roots and what acts will touch down at Ballyvolane House in East Cork this weekend

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners: 'There was a lot of anti-Irish racism'
Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners: 'There was a lot of anti-Irish racism'
The Dexys frontman tells Richard Purden about his new memoir and its account of his Irish background, his battle with addiction, and an ever-evolving musical output 

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Mundy: 'The Lobby in Cork was the first place you'd plant your seed'
Mundy: 'The Lobby in Cork was the first place you'd plant your seed'
Mundy's musical pedigree and connections range from the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack to supporting REM and Neil Young and working with Sharon Shannon

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Michael Flatley quiet on Áras bid during surprise Wexford Fleadh visit and performance
Michael Flatley quiet on Áras bid during surprise Wexford Fleadh visit and performance
The Lord of the Dance wowed crowds with a flute reel but stayed silent on rumours of an Áras campaign

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Ed Sheeran surprises fans in Wexford by playing secret gig at Fleadh Cheoil
Ed Sheeran surprises fans in Wexford by playing secret gig at Fleadh Cheoil
The 'Galway Girl' singer shocked fans on Tuesday by arriving at The Sky & the Ground pub in Wexford town

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Storm Floris to bring wet, windy end to otherwise mild August bank holiday weekend
Storm Floris to bring wet, windy end to otherwise mild August bank holiday weekend
All Together Now festivalgoers can expect dry, warm conditions before stormy weather hits on Monday.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne obituary: A wild life of heavy metal, reality TV, and biting bats
Singer who found fame with Black Sabbath, launched the Ozzfest rock festival and became a reality TV star

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025 - Day 2
BBC deny editing Irish language out of new CMAT single 
The opening of the song, which features just over 40 seconds of Irish, was not included in the first radio play

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

D-Block Europe pictures and review: Hip-hop act turns Marquee into Cork club night
D-Block Europe pictures and review: Hip-hop act turns Marquee into Cork club night
D-Block Europe took to the Marquee stage with just one MC, but Young Adz powered through the group's hits in the first of two sold-out nights in Cork   

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Cian Ducrot review: Homecoming to remember with two sold-out nights at the Marquee
S Cian Ducrot review: Homecoming to remember with two sold-out nights at the Marquee
Cork singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot celebrated a homecoming to remember at the first of two sold-out gigs at Live at the Marquee on Saturday night.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

The Mary Wallopers review: Folk heroes transform Cork's Marquee into their local pub
S The Mary Wallopers review: Folk heroes transform Cork's Marquee into their local pub
The Dundalk folk trailblazers sent the capacity Cork crowd home sweatin' after their blistering Live at the Marquee set

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Amble review: A movement begins as trio charm a packed Marquee in Cork  
S Amble review: A movement begins as trio charm a packed Marquee in Cork  
As the sun broke out after a damp and dreary day, contemporary folk trio Amble played their biggest Irish show to date — and the fans loved it

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Cheerios Childline Concert - Dublin
Weekend's Thomond Park events set to give €15m boost to Mid-West
The Wolfe Tones will be playing twice — Friday and Sunday — while The Script will be performing their only 2025 Irish date on Saturday

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Review: Duran Duran and Chic provide a fine finale to Cork summer series
S Review: Duran Duran and Chic provide a fine finale to Cork summer series
The 1970s disco-funksters and the 1980s popsters were a perfect match at the final Cork Musgrave Park concert 

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Dua Lipa "Radical Optimism" At Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Dua Lipa review: Pop superstar delights Aviva, Dublin with moving tribute to Sinéad O’Connor
The entire Aviva Stadium sang along with Dua Lipa's emotional rendition of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' in tribute to the late Sinéad O’Connor

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Christy Moore review: A powerhouse performance leads to standing ovation at Marquee in Cork
S Christy Moore review: A powerhouse performance leads to standing ovation at Marquee in Cork
Christy Moore played the Marquee in its launch year of 2005, and his appearances at the Cork venue have been one of the annual highlights ever since

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

The Coronas review: Voices sweeter than honey ring around Cork ahead of band's Glasto set
The Coronas review: Voices sweeter than honey ring around Cork ahead of band's Glasto set
Danny O’Reilly tells loyal Live at the Marquee fans: 'It’s great to be back in Cork — this is our Glastonbury!'

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Tom Dunne: My six favourite albums of 2025 so far 
Tom Dunne: My six favourite albums of 2025 so far 
From Stereolab to The Waterboys and Bon Iver, the first half of 2025 has given us some fine albums 

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Beautiful day as U2's The Edge becomes an Irish citizen 
Beautiful day as U2's The Edge becomes an Irish citizen 
U2 guitarist says 'I guess, you know, I’m a little tardy with the paper work,' having lived in Ireland since he was a one-year-old

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Madness review: One step beyond as Suggs and co roll out the hits in Cork 
S Madness review: One step beyond as Suggs and co roll out the hits in Cork 
Madness delighted the crowd at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) with their heavy heavy monster sound 

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Snow Patrol review: Cork lit up with nostalgic hits on Ireland’s hottest day of the year
S Snow Patrol review: Cork lit up with nostalgic hits on Ireland’s hottest day of the year
On a balmy summer night, the iconic band thrilled Cork fans with classics and new tracks alike

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Sad lonely Woman in depression with flying hair
Irish Examiner view: Sobering truths about miscarriages
It seems difficult to believe that, in the 21st century, we are in need of better information, better follow-up services, and better counselling for women who have experienced a miscarriage

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Kneecap star to deny terror charge, saying: 'We are on the right side of history'
Kneecap star to deny terror charge, saying: 'We are on the right side of history'
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will plead not guilty to a charge brought under the UK’s Terrorism Act in a London court on Wednesday

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

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