Person: Richard Purden

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Pink Floyd's Nick Mason: over the moon

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason is thrilled to be playing the band’s older material in a new group that he’s bringing to Ireland. But what chances of a final reunion, asks Richard Purden.

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Irish tales and wild women's amazing adventures

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Best foot forward: Rod Stewart shows no plans of retirement ahead of two Irish gigs

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Not looking back in anger: Former Oasis drummer looks back at the mad times of one of the biggest rock bands in the world

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Newly discovered material explores the early oddity that was the genius David Bowie

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'Bowie’s manager called and said he needed publicity shots of David doing this last performance as Ziggy'

Back to where it all began

Sean Scully started his life in poverty in Inchicore. He returns to the Dublin suburb as one of the world’s most acclaimed living artists, writes Richard Purden.

Tue, 30 Jul, 2019

Sean Scully comes back to Ireland to be honoured in his birthplace

Sean Scully started his life in poverty in Inchicore, but as he turns 75, he returns to the Dublin suburb as one of the world's most acclaimed living artists, writes Richard Purden.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2019

The Lion, witch and The Waterboys: Mike Scott on his band's next album

As his band release a new album, Mike Scott reveals a passion for CS Lewis books that helped him bond with Bono, writes Richard Purden.

Wed, 15 May, 2019

BULLETIN: Nicola Collins' family shocked by killer's assault record; Call to counter 'perfect storm' hitting main streets

Here's your lunchtime bulletin.

Fri, 30 Nov, 2018

BULLETIN: Life term for horrific death; Side issues loom over G20 summit

Here's your morning bulletin.

Fri, 30 Nov, 2018