An event at the NCH will celebrate the life of late great tenor Frank Patterson, writes Cathy Desmond.

Friends and admirers of Luciano Pavarotti joined in a chorus of grief as the world paid homage to the thrilling voice and ebullient personality of the great Italian tenor who died today.

The well-known composer and musician Frank McNamara is to contest this year's general election for the Progressive Democrats.

THREE Kerry brothers will perform for US President George W Bush, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and other dignitaries at a presidential lunch in the White House on March 16.