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RTÉ reporter Brian O’Connell opens up about the loss of his friend, Brian Carey, who took his own life

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RTÉ reporter Brian O’Connell opens up about the loss of his friend, Brian Carey, who took his own life

RTÉ reporter Brian O’Connell tells Colette Sheridan about the loss of his friend, Brian Carey, who took his own life

Pendant marks wonderful life of singer ‘Black’ who died in Cork crash

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Pendant marks wonderful life of singer ‘Black’ who died in Cork crash

Live music review: Interference, Cork Opera House

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Live music review: Interference, Cork Opera House

Singer ‘Black’ died of head injuries

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Singer ‘Black’ died of head injuries

Singer Black died from head injuries after crash on icy road, inquest hears

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Singer Black died from head injuries after crash on icy road, inquest hears

Thursday evening briefing: Huge crowds queue to pay respect to Anthony Foley. Catch up on all the headlines

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Thursday evening briefing: Huge crowds queue to pay respect to Anthony Foley. Catch up on all the headlines

‘Home from home’ for those with ill relatives

‘Home from home’ for those with ill relatives

A tribute concert for two remarkable West Cork musicians has raised almost €5,000 for charity.

Sat, 13 Aug, 2016

Two Cork support groups to benefit from singer Black’s death

Two Cork support groups to benefit from singer Black’s death

Two Cork support groups are set to benefit from donations made following the death of singer songwriter, Black, best-known for his 1980s hit Wonderful Life.

Mon, 16 May, 2016

Woman died from stab to head, inquest told

Woman died from stab to head, inquest told

A Corkwoman who was killed in her home died as a result of a stab wound to her head, the inquest into her death has heard.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Moving send-off for singer Black from mourners

Moving send-off for singer Black from mourners

A ceremony filled with music and warm words provided a moving send-off for an international singer known as ‘Black’ in his adopted home of Schull in West Cork.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

‘Wonderful Life’ singer Colin Vearncombe dies at 53

‘Wonderful Life’ singer Colin Vearncombe dies at 53

The popular 1980s singer- songwriter Black — who had a hit with ‘Wonderful Life’, died yesterday following a crash in Co Cork a fortnight ago.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

Singer Colin Vearncombe in coma ‘needs a miracle’ to pull out

Singer Colin Vearncombe in coma ‘needs a miracle’ to pull out

Musician Colin Vearncombe, known as Black, will need “a miracle” if he is to pull out of a coma after a car accident in Cork, his management has said.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2016

Bantry band The Calvinists: Memories, music and life lived to the full

Bantry band The Calvinists: Memories, music and life lived to the full

Sometimes opportunities appear from the most unexpected places. And sometimes they can vanish as quickly.

Thu, 22 May, 2014

Bank holiday weekend festivals are music to the ears of fans

SMALL but perfectly formed was the verdict on the Liss Ard arts and music festival in West Cork over the weekend.

Mon, 06 Aug, 2012