The owners of the 3Arena, concert giants Live Nation is trying to block plans by Citywest Hotel to stage concerts at its convention centre.

Sold-out gigs by Rihanna, Katy Perry, and George Michael at Dublin’s O2 last year contributed to the arena’s co-owners recording a 5% increase in pre-tax profits to £6m (€7.45m).

The High Court has dismissed a legal action brought by the owners of Dublin's O2 venue aimed at preventing the Citywest Hotel complex hosting the Disney on Ice show.

Snoop Dogg and The Game's US tour is ending on a bad note after a fan was reportedly beaten onstage at a show on Saturday night.

Dragon Flyer ended a losing run stretching back more than two years as she gained a deserved success in the five-furlong feature at Leicester today.