British star Jessie J was queen of Irish radio in 2011, with her single Price Tag played more than any other song throughout the year.

Box office sales have opened for an event described as “one of the most significant multi-arts festivals” of the summer.

Pixie Lott will join Westlife and Royseven at O2 Smartsounds – the Smartphone gig on November 24.

THEY hailed it as a toast to Arthur but for many midday imbibers it meant a toast to sobriety as pubs around the country closed for an hour yesterday afternoon to prepare for a ticket-only invite to a party celebrating the life of Arthur Guinness.