Person: Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh

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Review: The Gloaming, National Concert Hall

Upon the release of The Gloaming 3 in February, it was announced that the beloved contemporary trad group would be taking a break for 2020.

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Inviting you on a hypnotic journey into the musical mind of Samuel Beckett

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It’s that time again: The Gloaming are back

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How was it for you? Our highlights from 2017

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From céilí bands to new quartets, musician Martin Hayes adds another string to his bow

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Dónal Lunny adds more strings to his bow

MORNING BULLETIN: Question mark over O’Sullivan departure deal; Florida suffers coast to coast battering

Catch up on this morning's headlines...

Tue, 12 Sep, 2017

Five things to do this week

Des O’Driscoll picks the best events taking place this week

Mon, 21 Aug, 2017

A question of taste: Iarla Ó Lionáird

Iarla Ó Lionáird is from Cúil Aodha, Co Cork, and is vocalist with The Gloaming. He is currently preparing for a performance at Masters of Tradition festival in Bantry next Friday, where he will appear with Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin and others. See westcorkmusic.ie

Thu, 17 Aug, 2017

Live music review: Laurie Anderson, National Concert Hall, Dublin

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Wed, 17 May, 2017

Limerick band Windings bring new music to the table

The veterans of the Limerick music scene are among the acts on their way to Other Voices in Dingle over the weekend, writes Eoghan O’Sullivan

Fri, 02 Dec, 2016

Culture Night 2016: No excuses, get out and enjoy some culture tonight

Ellie O’Byrne selects a sample of some of the hundreds of free events on offer for Culture Night around the country

Fri, 16 Sep, 2016

Scene + Heard: All the best entertainment news

FILM TIPS: The revamped version of The Jungle Book is the big draw at cinemas this weekend, and both trailer and early reviews suggest it’s well worth seeing.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2016

Live music review: The Gloaming, National Concert Hall, Dublin

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Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

Dancer Nic Gareiss to get off on right foot in Bantry

Percussive stylist Nic Gareiss will perform at the Masters of Tradition festival, says Colette Sheridan

Tue, 11 Aug, 2015

Scene + Heard: All the latest from the world of showbiz

All the latest news and events from the worlds of music, comedy and film.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2015

Scene and heard; U2 paid €100m by Apple

MUSIC NEWS: U2 caught us all by surprise earlier this week with the release of their new album, Songs Of Innocence, as part of a tie-in with Apple.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

This Is How We Fly taking wing on graceful airs

This Is How We Fly, a group that brings a diverse range of skills and experiences together, are out to make honest music.

Wed, 07 May, 2014

A nation on the march for St Patrick's Day

St Patrick’s Day parades bring out the best in our towns and cities,Richard Fitzpatrick reports.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2014

Stripped down sound serves stellar Gloaming lineup well

IT WAS a strange way to start a band. “In 2011 we announced we were going be a group,” says the Gloaming’s Iarla Ó Lionáird.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2014

Masters of Tradition - A unique festival

NOW in its 11th year, the Masters of Tradition Festival in Bantry, Co Cork (August 14-18) has turned out to be exactly the kind of festival that its artistic director, Martin Hayes, envisaged.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2013

Icelandic and Irish united by gamelan

A novel collaboration at the Midsummer Festival will see Amiina work with primary school students from Cork for a unique concert, writes Nicki ffrench Davis

Fri, 21 Jun, 2013

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: She’s conquered Britain, America and the world, now Adele is following in the footsteps of music legends Shirley Bassey, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner and, er, Sheena Easton.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2012

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: Snow Patrol singer Gary Lightbody, below, is one of the busiest men in show business at the moment.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2012

The underground music scene

This weekend’s Cave concerts are performed 88 steps down in a chamber beneath the earth, says Alan O’Riordan

Thu, 26 Jul, 2012

Music festival returns to fabled site

The new-look Liss Ard Festival was launched yesterday outside Skibbereen in West Cork.

Fri, 06 Jul, 2012

TV not to miss

Des O’Driscoll rounds up the highlights of this coming week on TV

Sat, 31 Mar, 2012

Distinguished trad trio at home with recording

Martin Hayes, Peadar Ó Riada and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh reunite for second album Triúr Arís,says Nicki ffrench Davis

Wed, 01 Feb, 2012

Cause and effect

NEW YORK’S Carnegie Hall, London’s Barbican, and the Cork Opera House are all celebrating the 75th birthday of Steve Reich, the great American composer.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2011

TV not to miss

SATURDAY

Sat, 21 May, 2011

Summer comes early for Opera House

SUMMER arrived early in more sense than one as Cork Opera House began its push for a bright season of music, drama, comedy and festival performances.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2011

Tiernan night of storytelling and comedy to be festival highlight

COMEDY genius Tommy Tiernan will stage a unique night of storytelling and comedy in one of the highlights of an arts festival in west Cork.

Mon, 12 Jul, 2010