For a glimpse of the vibrant state of the Irish music scene as we enter a new decade, St James’ Church in the heart of Dingle on the first night of Other Voices would be a good place to start.

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A ‘trusted lieutenant’ of a south Dublin criminal gang has been sentenced to 10 years for transporting a machine gun, a rocket launcher and cocaine.

I WOULD dearly love to have our sovereignty back unless it’s really sold down the river by this stage, and if it’s not too much to ask, a government that really means what it says and cares for its people before banks or bondholders.