The breathalyser controversy last week revealed how many don’t believe our native language should be part of Official Ireland and that it’s a waste of money. They’re wrong, says Sharon Ni Chonchuir. That’s exactly what has kept Welsh a living language

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A round up of this weeks entertainment news

In a career that has spanned 20 years, Mogwai have continued to evolve their distinctive sound, writes Ed Power

Notorious former drug smuggler and author Howard Marks has been diagnosed with inoperable cancer, he has announced this weekend.

Having a blow dry, manicure or relaxing in a spa is a rare treat for most people. But what about for dogs?

Music legend Lou Reed is preparing to make a guest appearance with Gorillaz as they headline Glastonbury Festival, it was confirmed today.

Lou Reed, Snoop Dogg and members of The Clash are among the collaborators on Gorillaz’ new album.

The Strokes' debut album 'Is This It' has been judged as the greatest album of the decade.

A MAJOR music festival and a 36-hour, non-stop endurance race are to take place on the Cork/Limerick border over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

English band Elbow are celebrating today after being announced winners of this year's Nationwide Mercury Prize.

This year’s Nationwide Mercury Prize winner will be announced in the UK today, with albums by Radiohead, Estelle, Last Shadow Puppets and Adele vying for the accolade.

The line up for this year’s Electric Picnic Festival in Co Laois has been announced. The self style ‘boutique’ festival returns as a three day event this year on September 1-3.

The Darkness, The Strokes and Super Furry Animals will top the bill at a concert to raise awareness of climate change, it was announced today.

New Order are headlining a tribute gig to the late DJ John Peel tonight, on the eve of John Peel Day.

Bloc party, the Bravery, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, The Tears and Super Furry Animals have been confirmed for the upcoming Oxegen music festival in Punchestown Racecourse, Naas.

Music lovers heading to the Electric Picnic in Co Laois tomorrow are guaranteed a concert feast fit for a king.

Acclaimed duo Outkast topped a year-end poll of polls today to land the definitive album of the year accolade.

Thousands of revellers have been enjoying the Witnness Festival this weekend as warm sunshine greeted up to 25,000 music fans a day at the biggest ever Witnness Festival.

Warm sunshine has greeted music fans to Punchestown racecourse when Wittness opened its gates at midday today.

The home of the Beatles, Echo And The Bunnymen and The Coral was today named Britain’s top musical city.

Coldplay, The Charlatans, Badly Drawn Boy, The White Stripes and Doves are among the acts playing at this year's Glastonbury Festival.

Billy Bragg is to release his first album of all new material in six years.

Tricky, Elbow, Catatonia and Teenage Fanclub are among the latest additions to the line-up of the Witnness festival at Fairyhouse racecourse.