The sketch is proving hilariously relatable to anyone …. that, let's just say, finds today’s modern music difficult to relate to.

Whatever 2018 has in store for Jarlath Regan, it will be difficult to top last year.

GIG WISE: Coldplay is the biggie this weekend as Chris Martin and co perform at Croke Park tomorrow.

Comedian and radio presenter Al Porter is headlining a charity gig in support of Amnesty International Ireland.

Des O’Driscoll with the latest entertainment news and events

What must be one of Cork City’s smallest properties is back on the market — all 25.2sq m of it. The tiny two-room property is located off Barrack St on the southside of the city and is 2.44m wide and available for €60,000.

ALL AND SUNDRY: It’s probably just as well that the public don’t get to select the Turner Prize winner. 

Michael Carr is originally from Dublin, but has lived in Cork for 16 years. He co-runs Blue Monkey PR agency, looking after a variety of clients, and also presents The Green Room on Cork’s 96FM on Saturdays at 6pm.

Businessman Harry Crosbie “entirely repudiates” claims by a Nama company that he is obstructing its efforts to establish his assets for the recovery of a €77m judgement, his lawyer has told the Commercial Court.

Five things to do this week in the worlds of arts

The Après Match crew are hitting the road with a new live show that mixes harmless footie fun with skewering satire, writes Richard Fitzpatrick

Cork-born percussionist Alex Petcu comes from a Romanian family who are heavily involved in the musical life of the city.

We bring you a round up of all the latest news and reviews from the world of entertainment. 

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Though only 22, the suave Tallaght man is already making an impact, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

MUSIC NEWS: Hot Press reports heavily pregnant Irish singer Samantha Mumba, 32, had a lucky escape from a three-car pile up in LA, with mother and baby fine, even though her car is a write-off. 

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HE MAY have been 72 by the time it hit the record stores, but Gerry Quinn says musician Andy Irvine is justifiably proud of the CD and DVD of his 70th birthday concerts in Dublin’s Vicar St.

From using a turnip as a candleholder to eating the turkey a day early to a cowgirl costume mistakenly bought for a boy, three celebrities recount their festive memories to Richard Fitzpatrick

MUSIC NEWS: Neil Young’s new album, Storytone, is currently streaming online, and the presence of a 92-piece orchestra and choir is an indication it’s quite a different affair than his other recent material. 

From food to fashion, movies to music, our critics pick their hot 100 for autumn.

Getting an audience to join in a song about the Black and Tans wasn’t Des Bishop’s only achievement in China, writes Richard Fitzpatrick

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MUSIC NEWS: Prince has been playing a number of club gigs around London, and the pint-sized popstar brought a bit of raggle-taggle to famed jazz venue Ronnie Scotts when he performed a cover version of ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ from the Waterboys.

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The comedian, Jimeoin, who performs at Vicar Street on Friday, Dec 6, does observational humour well.

MUSIC NEWS: In recent years, Morrissey has been battered by ill-health and dogged by lack of record company support, but his forthcoming autobiography is still the most eagerly anticipated rock book in years.

Adam Hills, the host of ‘The Last Leg’, returns to Ireland this week (Friday, Sept 27) for a gig at Vicar St. The 43-year-old Australian comic lived in Dublin for three years at the turn of the millennium. It was formative.

GIG WISE:Christy Moore has announced a return to Leeside, playing at Cork Opera House with Declan Sinnott on Thurs, Nov 7.

Comic Dave McSavage is turning his gaze on the big questions, says Richard Fitzpatrick

The Cast of Cheers and Two Door Cinema Club are among the acts shortlisted for one of Ireland’s most prestigious music prizes.

Singer Chris Brown has cancelled his Irish tour dates, it was confirmed today.

Irish twins Jedward have announced three extra shows for Cork, Limerick and Galway today.

Jedward have added a fourth Dublin date to their tour, in response to demand. They will play at Vicar St on April 19, with tickets on sale now.

'X Factor' phenomenon Jedward have confirmed a nationwide tour for this April.

Dublin musician Jape has won this year’s Choice Music Prize for his third album, Ritual.

Pop superstar Justin Timberlake has disappointed fans by pulling out of an intimate concert on the Irish leg of his world tour, blaming "technical difficulties" for the cancellation.

Due to unforseen circumstances, the venue for LL Cool J's Irish concert has been changed from The Point to Vicar St.

Betting has opened on where Robbie Williams will play his promised free gig for Irish fans, after an on-stage stunt went wrong in Croke park at the weekend.