Liam Ó Maonlaí plays in aid of the Headwat Group but it was after the gig the real session happened.

The Chieftains’ Matt Molloy talks to Eoin Edwards about some of his and his instrument’s epic journeys

One of the country’s top musicians will bring music into healthcare settings as part of a major music festival in Cork next week.

An online Wellness Workshop to help people battle depression over Christmas and beyond has been launched as support groups advised people to look out for others over Christmas.

A star-studded line-up of Ireland’s musical greats has teamed up with the John Murray Show once again to raise funds for Aware with a festive album, A Murray Christmas 2.

Organisers of the Electric Picnic have added 23 new acts to the bill of the three-day arts and music festival.

After a four-year hiatus, Dublin songwriter, David Turpin, returns this week with a new album, We Belong Dead. He now trades as The Late David Turpin, a wry nod to the fact that, in late 2011, he briefly lost his heartbeat following a swimming accident.

Electric Picnic organisers have confirmed the artists to play at two of the most unlikely-looking music stages in Ireland.

An Irish music app has been chosen by America's South by Southwest festival organisers as an 'Accelerator Award' finalist.

Conor O’Brien of Villagers is aiming for mainstream success with new album Awayland, Ed Power reports

One of Ireland’s greatest blues guitarists was remembered in Cork last night as the Guinness Jazz Festival also kicked off.

The new Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) in Belfast is hosting a series of concerts as musician Duke Special takes over as guest organiser.

A whole host of acts have been added to the line-up for this year's Electric Picnic.

Music legend Paul Brady is set to perform one of his most intimate gigs as part of a Cork town’s music festival this weekend.

Two Door Cinema Club are the 2010 Choice Music Prize winners.

Two Door Cinema Club have tonight won the Choice Music Prize.

DUBLIN singers Imelda May and Cathy Davey are among the top acts battling it out for the Irish Album of the Year 2010.

Cathy Davey and Imelda May are among the 10 acts shortlisted for the Choice Music Prize - Irish Album of the Year 2010.

Manic Street Preachers, David Gray and Cathy Davey are among the headline acts taking to the stage in Ireland for Arthur's Day later.

ABOUT 50,000 foodies feasted on a huge banquet of flavour at the Waterford Harvest Festival in the city over the weekend.

MAYOR of Waterford Cllr Mary Roche has invited foodies, music lovers and the public in general to a picnic this weekend, as part of the city’s Harvest Festival.

Festival organisers have released the schedule for this weekend’s Electric Picnic festival.

More than 15 new artists have been added to the star studded line-up to mark Arthur’s Day, it was announced today.

Eleven new acts have been added to the 2010 Electric Picnic Festival line-up, it was announced today.

Some of Ireland’s hottest acts have been confirmed for The Music Show, which takes place at the RDS, all day on October 4 and 5.

U2’S the Edge was on hand to announce details of a unique Amnesty International 47 countries, 1,000 concerts event to highlight human rights and environmental issues.

Travis, Supergrass, The Zutons, The Futureheads, Seasick Steve, The Coronas, Cathy Davey and 28 Costumes have been confirmed to play the Cois Fharraige with Sony Ericsson festival this year.

Westlife walked away with the Best Irish Pop Act for the eighth year in a row at the Meteor Irish Music Awards in Dublin.

Westlife walked away with the Best Irish Pop Act for the eighth year in a row at tonight’s Meteor Irish Music Awards in Dublin.

Sinead O’Connor will perform a duet with Republic of Loose at this years Meteor Ireland Music Awards, it was announced today.

Dublin-based band Delorentos are favourites to win this year's Choice Music Prize.

IRISH music fans are digging deep to keep home grown talent at the top of the charts.

The Frames have been nominated in two categories for the Meteor Ireland Music Awards - Best Irish Album and Best Irish Band.

Cathy Davey has just announced that she will play an Irish tour in September 2004, including a date in Temple Bar Music Centre on September 19.