I cannot answer Tony Moriarty’s question about whether he needs an eye test or not (May 2) but I can assure him that the correct state representatives were present at the recent commemoration for members of the Dublin Metropolitan Police killed during the Easter Rising.

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From movies to music, food to fashion, our critics pick the best on offer this autumn.

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Rory Gallagher, Van Morrison and the Clancys were among the Irish musicians influenced by Lead Belly, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

The Stone Roses, Led Zeppelin and Blur have all reformed in recent times and the rock nostalgia market is way more lucrative for bands than actually releasing music.

Olympia, Dublin 4/5

Cillian Murphy is back for a second series as the fearless Thomas Shelby, leader of the marauding Peaky Blinders, says Susan Griffin

The singer slams Rolling Stone, Foo Fighters and Kardashian Coverage in a three minute rant.

Q magazine has announced the award contenders for their annual ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, October 22.

From Pet Shop Boys to Portishead, the impressive bill of fare at this year’s Electric Picnic caters for all musical tastes. Ed Power recommends some choice cuts.

As he prepares to play in Bantry, Ricky Skaggs talks bluegrass, country greats and Irish links with Ed Power

Song Reader

Kilmainham, Dublin

Bradley Cooper and Michael Fassbender partied until 4am at Glastonbury festival.

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MARQUEE REPORT: Over the next week performers at Live at the Marquee in Cork include the Coronas (tonight), Nathan Carter (Sunday), Bob Dylan (Monday) and Tom Jones (Thursday).

Jack White has apologised for insulting The Black Keys, Meg White and Adele.

Album: Jack White

MUSIC NEWS:

FRANKIE KNUCKLES RIP: House music fans around the world are mourning the passing this week of Frankie Knuckles, a man who had such a hand in the development of the genre.

It is strange that so much publicity has been given to An Post’s mistake in issuing a stamp with the wrong image of Capt. Jack White, one of the founders of the Citizen Army.

The Strokes have announced their live return with a festival date in New York this year.

Jack White has hinted he is finishing his next solo album.

Jack White has officially divorced his wife Karen Elson.

Renée Zellweger had onlookers doing a double take as she arrived looking almost unrecognisable at a screening of a new movie in California.

Elephant by the White Stripes has beaten releases by acts such as Oasis and Radiohead to be named the greatest album of the past two decades.

Karen Elson found divorcing Jack White "awful".

David Bowie will release limited-edition vinyl for Record Store Day next month.

Some of the biggest names in rock and pop will gather for the biggest night in the UK music calendar tonight when the Brit Awards are staged at London’s 02 Arena.

Jack White, Carrie Underwood and Ed Sheeran have been confirmed to perform at the Grammy Awards.

Jack White says Meg White was "uninterested" throughout The White Stripes career.

Jack White has denied criticising Lady Gaga's music.

Folk-rockers Mumford & Sons and five other artists are up for top Grammy accolades.

Jack White says Lady Gaga is "all image with no meaning."

Jack White has hit out at reality TV shows.

Carly Rae Jepsen, fun. and Rita Ora will perform at the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs).

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.

James Bond fans have welcomed Adele’s “classic” theme for the latest 007 film after a short clip was released online.

Someone Like You star Adele said she was “hesitant” about recording the theme to the new James Bond film Skyfall.

Adele has recorded the theme for James Bond film 'Skyfall'.