The naturalist delivered a powerful speech about the environment, more specifically the ocean, and appeared taken aback by the warm reception he received.

As the inaugural series of gigs at Musgrave Park came to a close with Lauryn Hill, organisers confirmed they are hoping to run more shows at the Cork venue next year.

No denying it, Hozier has that air of thoroughbred greatness about him.

Liam Gallagher hasn't been softened by time, he's still harder than the Irish rain

FILM TIPS: A nine-year wait for Toy Story 4 has meant that anyone who saw the previous instalment in the cinema is rather more mature by now. Whether that means you’re 18 or 88, the latest offering by John Lasseter and co is arguably the most exciting film of the year, and early reviews have been good. Go see it. Less blockbuster offerings include the excellent Gloria Bell, at Triskel in Cork from Sunday, starring Julianne Moore in a comedy drama about a free-spirited divorcée. Triskel also has ‘heartwarming’ maternal French film In Safe Hands.

In advance of The Blades’ first Cork gig in many years, Paul Cleary takes Richard Fitzpatrick through some of his musical milestones.

Offaly safely negotiated a potentially tricky first round qualifier tie at Bord na Móna O’Connor Park in Tullamore this afternoon, where they had the brilliance of Bernard Allen to thank for the ten-point winning margin they enjoyed against London.

Here's your summer events guide for the month of June, including all things music, arts and ents.

A record one million tickets have been sold for outdoor gigs this summer, according to concert promoter MCD.

Glastonbury is back and there are a host of other overseas festivals offering impressive line-up, writes Ed Power.

So that’s nearly Tuesday wrapped up.

Singer Liam Gallagher has come out to claim that Tayto crisps are the best "in the universe".

Now that the line-up for Electric Picnic has been released, it’s time to finalise your plans for a busy season of music events, writes Ed Power.

Sorting out Cork people for ages.

Here's your lunchtime bulletin.

As Ed Sheeran gets ready to play Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Ed Power and Des O’Driscoll recall some of the other big gigs at the Cork venue.

After the terror attack on the Ariana Grande concert, Tony Walsh’s poem became the rallying call of his home town. He’s coming to read in Cork and Dublin, writes Colette Sheridan.

From surprise comebacks to celebrity spats and unfortunate deaths, pop stars were never far from the headlines in 2017, writes Ed Power.

Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Bob Geldof joined thousands of people who slept out in freezing conditions in Edinburgh to raise money to tackle homelessness.

Des O’Driscoll shares the latest entertainment news and his top tips for the week ahead

Liam Gallagher has confirmed an open-air concert at Malahide Castle on Friday June 15, subject to licence.

DANIEL Pearce — aka up and coming UK DJ Eats Everything — has always been ambitious, writes Ed Power.

Here's your lunchtime news bulletin ...

A group of residents have failed in their bid to halt the two-day Samhain music festival in Dublin featuring Britpop icon Liam Gallagher.

Catch up on this morning's headlines...

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Sorry Graham, we have to give it to Tubs this week.

Des O’Driscoll shares the latest news from the world of entertainment.

GIG WISE: Coldplay is the biggie this weekend as Chris Martin and co perform at Croke Park tomorrow.

The festival will kick of on October 28 at Weston Airport in Lucan.

The brother of Manchester suicide bomber Salman Abedi has been released without charge by police.

Here's what you need to know.

Here's what you need to know.

From Glasto to Spain, there are a flock of festivals that could tempt you overseas in the coming months, writes Ed Power

‘New normal’ economics new but never normal, writes Eugene McErlean.

Pop superstar George Michael's death at the age of 53 from suspected heart failure is being treated by police as "unexplained but not suspicious".

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Keane frontman Tom Chaplin’s sobriety has resulted in a remarkable solo album, says Ed Power

Rock‘n’roll. Such an evocative phrase. What do we think of when someone says it? Sex, drugs, youthful rebellion, private jets filled with groupies, and the odd TV thrown from a hotel room window...

Far from being a manufactured product, Girl Power defined Britpop better than a battling Blur and Oasis, says Caomhan Keane