Mick Flannery, 32, is from Blarney, Co Cork. His upcoming gigs include Róisín Dubh, Galway, Dec 28; Dolans Warehouse, Limerick, Dec 29; and Cork Opera House, Dec 31.

A political somersault is one thing, but the notion of Gerry Adams bouncing naked on a trampoline might suggest he has gone to the dogs, but not so, according to the Sinn Féin leader.

A number of RTÉ radio’s biggest shows have once again experienced big losses in listenership figures with Today FM reaping the benefits.

AS the presidential candidates gathered for their first set-piece debate of the campaign, one person stood out from all the others as the perfect head of state.