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Katherine O'Leary on 03 Nov 2021
Katherine’s Country: forcing ourselves to relax
Having recently attended a concert at the Cork Opera House, Katherine O’Leary writes that – while it is a positive thing to be back at live music – it is hard to completely relax at it.
Michael Commins on 13 Oct 2021
Country Sound: the new kid in town
Young Tipperary country singer Aisling Rafferty has a bright future ahead of her, writes Michael Commins.
Anne O'Donoghue on 08 Sep 2021
Events guide: we’re back, baby
After an 18 month hiatus, our events guide is finally back, and it’s busier than ever. Here’s what’s going on around the country. Compiled by Anne O’Donoghue
Michael Commins on 31 Mar 2021
Country Sound: country music comes together
After the huge success of the Reach Out initiative by country music singers, a live stream concert has been organised on Easter Sunday, writes Michael Commins
Leo Powell on 03 Mar 2021
The Front Row: let’s hear it from the girls
Leo Powell takes a look at a virtual event in the National Concert Hall to mark International Women's Day
Anne O'Donoghue on 30 Dec 2020
Living Life: the rebel violinist
Vladimir Jablokov travelled to Ireland on a whim many years ago, unsure of the career he was pursuing as a violinist. Playing on Grafton Street to make ends meet, his love of music was rekindled, writ
Anne O'Donoghue on 27 Nov 2020
Oh no it isn’t, oh yes it is: online pantos this Christmas
Just because it’s going to be different this year, doesn’t mean Christmas is cancelled. Here are some online pantomime options to check out.
Michael Commins on 28 Oct 2020
Nashville memories and a near miss on the Opry
Country singer Michael O’Brien reflects with Michael Commins on the time he very nearly sang at the Grand Ole Opry.
Mairead Lavery on 30 Sep 2020
Are you dancing?
Could drive in concerts help fill the gap for the thousands of people, for whom a night’s dancing was their main social outlet and the highlight of their week. Mairead Lavery writes
Leo Powell on 26 Aug 2020
The Front Row: a class act (of kindness)
A new initiative to bring classical music to the most vulnerable members of society is being organised by the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival
Contributor on 15 May 2020
Reader writes: the night I nearly met John Prine
Hearing of the death of John Prine recently sparked Jasper Murphy to pen the story of the night he nearly met the music legend.
Marcella Connolly on 13 May 2020
Living Life: keeping the lights on
Faraway Martin speaks to Marcella Connolly about the release of his first single from his self-titled debut EP
Anne O'Donoghue on 22 Jan 2020
Living Life: let me entertain you
From Ploughing for Stars winners to tourism jobs and a snowdrop festival, Anne O’Donoghue has an eclectic look at what’s happening around the country
Leo Powell on 20 Nov 2019
The front row: Christmas crackers at the theatre
There is lots on offer in terms of Christmas performances around the country, writes Leo Powell .
Maria Moynihan on 06 Nov 2019
'Within an hour and a half of the curtain call, I was in the shed lambing'
Irish tenor Patrick Hyland has sung on stages from Wexford to New York; but you might also hear him hitting the high notes on his sheep farm in Co Kildare. In conversation with Maria Moynihan
Maria Moynihan on 09 Oct 2019
Living Life: This week's Going Out Guide
From musicals to melodrama, there is much to entertain audiences in Ireland this week, writes Maria Moynihan
Michael Commins on 25 Sep 2019
Heard it through the grapevine
Michael Commins has all the country showbiz news to keep you up to date
Michael Commins on 04 Sep 2019
Owen Mac: a singing sensation online, at home and abroad
Owen Mac, the Derry YouTube singing sensation, is not only a big hit online and in Ireland, but also across 'the pond', writes Michael Commins
Michael Commins on 28 Aug 2019
Heard it through the grapevine
Michael Commins has all the country showbiz news to keep you up to date
Leo Powell on 21 Aug 2019
The Front Row: a special collaboration returns
In the summer of 2016, Irishman John MacKenna worked with Candadian talent Leonard Cohen to produce Between Your Love and Mine, shortly before Cohen’s passing. The performance is set to make a comeback to Irish stages, kicking off on Cohen’s 85th birthday