Well known Irish singers Rónán Ó'Snodaigh from Kíla and Paddy Casey are headlining a fundraising event for Ava Barry, a sufferer of a severe form of epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome.

Working with classical musicians was a new departure for Declan O’Rourke, and one that Cork audiences will get a chance to sample this weekend, writes Ed Power

A time capsule containing local memorabilia relating to the centenary of the 1916 Rising will be buried next weekend in New Ross as part of Ireland’s answer to the traditional Fourth of July celebrations.

With last years line-up including such names as The Stunning, Aslan, Paddy Casey and Delorentos, this year’s 8th anniversary is one not to be missed.

1. Fun, Fashion and Flutters

Music fans can expect the Live at the Marquee 2016 line-up to be every bit as impressive as this year’s phenomenal offering, says event promoter Peter Aiken.

An all-star, eclectic line-up is expected to draw 20,000 revellers to the Killarney Festival of Music and Food, on June 27-28.

The Queen didn’t do a parachute jump, but Limerick yesterday exuded a spectacular summer glow for the opening of the Special Olympic Ireland Games.

Paddy Casey is torn. The chart-topping singer-songwriter has written his next album and is ready to go to the studio. However, his former record label, Sony, plans to release a Casey ‘Best Of’. Should he put out the new record and potentially be in competition with himself? It’s a tough one.

IT’S always been about the music for singer/song writer Paddy Casey. From Crumlin in Dublin, he dropped out of school when he was about 13 to follow his passion.

I’m a problem solver and I love information.

The country’s longest-running agricultural show will host a major food and music festival as part of the event next month.

Identical twins George and Isaac Naughton who have a terminal illness have a major surprise in store when they celebrate their fourth today.

The first round of acts have this evening been announced for the INDIEPENDENCE Music & Arts Festival.

Thousands of euro raised through a HMV-sold charity single to help a four-year-old in her battle to beat cancer could still be handed over — despite the retailer’s serious financial problems.

Not everyone will mourn the potential demise of HMV but yesterday musicians were among those expressing concern about its future and the ramifications for music making and buying.

Paddy Casey may have parted ways with his record company, but his optimistic new album shows how he’s moving on, says Ed Power

Other Voices’ simple, church concert format in a wintry location was an unlikely hit, but it’s ten years old, says Carl Dixon

THE bands played on, but there was no Waltzing Matilda for Willie O’Dea.

A Co Clare-born agent to the stars will be honoured at a special ceremony next month paying tribute to the Irish in the film industry.

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.

WHEN the going gets tough, the tough get going, but when the going gets too easy, there’s nowhere to go, except the bunk or the pub.

THE thousands of revellers that arrived at the Oxegen campsite yesterday will be relieved that, despite dull, grey conditions, the rain held off.

IT’S all hands on deck to ensure everything is shipshape for Ireland’s largest sailing regatta next week.

WHILE the flapping sails of hundreds of yachts will provide a massive spectacle off Crosshaven in July, there is also plenty of events lined up to entertain the landlubber.

The new REM album, released in Ireland today, is the latest to be recorded in a little-known Co Westmeath studio.

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.

Campaigners blocking the M3 motorway near Tara in Co Meath may form a political protest party to run at the next general election, it emerged today.

WATERFORD city and county’s appeal to visitors, investors and those considering relocating is being showcased in an ambitious, €225,000 marketing campaign promoting the area this year.

NOBODY beats Munster twice.

Acclaimed director Neil Jordan, Jim Sheridan and Belfast music producer David Holmes are to be presented with honorary awards at a event celebrating Irish film-writing in Los Angeles next month.

U2’S management firm Principle saw profits fall by over €1 million last year.

ORGANISERS of the 10-day Killarney Summerfest, which gets underway today, are hoping that weather forecasters have it wrong and that the sun will shine for two open-air concerts, during the weekend.

“Hello, hello,” opened the show and Bono didn’t have to wait long for a reply as Dublin’s favourite sons, U2, took to the stage at Croke Park in front of almost 80,000 hometown fans.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair has thrown his support behind this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations in London.

Nick Cave is among a host of international and Irish music stars and comedians who will headline a two-week music festival at the Showgrounds in Cork.

The cream of Ireland's music industry was honoured at the Meteor Ireland Music Awards in Dublin last night.

Caprice, Samantha Mumba and Fair City stars Orlaith Rafter and Jamie Belton have confirmed that they will present awards at this year’s Meteor Ireland Music Awards.

Paddy Casey has been added to the line-up for this year's meteor Awards.

The work of Irish artists proved the most popular buys during the Christmas period, music retailer Golden Discs said today.

Westlife have been installed as favourite to claim best Irish pop act at this year’s Meteor Awards, it emerged today.