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The youngest spends the journey scowling at me intoning how ‘all the other mums are on time’

Johnny Logan brought home the Eurovision trophy in 1980 with his heartfelt rendition of, ‘What’s another year?’

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Muireann O’Connell on the inspiring families she met at Share A Dream

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'Young Offenders' and 'Derry Girls' rule at IFTAs

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Paul Bushnell of The Commitments fame reveals all about LA life as a session guitarist

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Kevin McAleer is still the surreal deal

Can Coe get a sport back on track?

The shape I’m In: Eddi Reader, singer-song writer

THOUGH just over a debilitating chest infection, singer-song writer Eddi Reader is full of the joys of life and music.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Only Dolan survives Eurovision cut

With a voice as good as his looks and a bodhrán backing beat, Ryan Dolan was chosen last night to represent Ireland in the 2013 Eurovision.

Sat, 23 Feb, 2013

It was Zoo TV — but without U2

The audience swilled beer, oblivious to the guests, and the set was a makeshift ‘pub’. It could only be Nighthawks, writes Noel Baker.

Thu, 27 Dec, 2012

TV not to miss: Christmas Specials

Des O'Driscoll previews the best of Christmas TV

Sun, 23 Dec, 2012

SPOILED E-VOTE

* POLLING day in the parallel world run by Noel Dempsey ran quite smoothly until Enda refused to push the button until he’d heard from Ant or Dec.

Tue, 22 Feb, 2011

Singer Kavanagh vows to keep performing in spite of Parkinson’s

SINGER Richie Kavanagh has vowed to continue on in the entertainment business just weeks after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2011

Battle to hit high note in Europe

OUR Eurovision success is little more than a distant dream, but the five acts seeking a place in this year’s competition will be trying hard to return us to our former song contest glory.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2011

Tributes paid to Gerry Ryan after his sudden death

Tributes are being paid to broadcaster Gerry Ryan after his body was discovered today in his Dublin apartment.

Fri, 30 Apr, 2010

Hundreds pack church for funeral of Liam Clancy

Folk legend Liam Clancy was now reunited with his brothers and bandmates after a passionate life that was lived to the full, his funeral service heard today.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2009

One last packed house planned for Ronnie’s farewell

THEY’RE preparing for a packed house for one last session when Ronnie Drew is buried today.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2008

Bid to find Ireland's greatest living musician

The race is on to select Ireland’s greatest living musician.

Wed, 23 May, 2007

Phil Lynott documentary ticks all the right boxes

In The Rocker: Portrait of Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott (Digital Classics, €14.99), Shay Healy looks at the man and his music.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2007

Public to choose Ireland's Eurovision song this evening

The public will tonight pick Ireland’s entry for this year’s Eurovision song contest from a shortlist performed by traditional music band Dervish.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2007

Dervish to give Eurosong shortlist a spin

THE public will be asked to pick Ireland’s entry for this year’s Eurovision song contest from a shortlist performed by traditional music band Dervish.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2007

Dervish to perform Eurovision entry

The public will be asked to pick Ireland’s entry for this year’s Eurovision song contest from a shortlist performed by traditional music band Dervish, it was revealed today.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2007

How TV chat show brought down Haughey

An RTE interviewer brought about the downfall of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey “by accident”, a book revealed today.

Tue, 29 Nov, 2005

RTÉ’s vision: Kennedy in Athens

IT’S the cheesiest programme on the box with laughable lyrics, garish outfits and camp-as-Christmas dance routines.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2005

Kennedy to perform Eurovision entry

Singer Brian Kennedy will perform Ireland’s entry for the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, it was confirmed today.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2005