Concerts
Anne O'Donoghue on 19 Feb 2021
Know someone who needs a call from their favourite country singer?
From Nathan Carter to Daniel O’Donnell and Cliona Hagen, Ireland’s top country stars are undertaking an initiative to call fans during lockdown.
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
Leo Powell on 05 Aug 2020
The Front Row: bringing audiences and artists back into the same room
An exciting new festival for all the family is set to take place in Kilkenny
Michael Commins on 18 Mar 2020
Country Sound: the show will go on
With a lot of events cancelled over the coming weeks due to COVID-19, Michael Commins takes a look at how it is affecting the country music scene
Michael Commins on 16 Oct 2019
Country Sound: Galway Sessions
Michael Commins previews the annual country sessions, which are the highlight of the Galway country music scene.
Ellen Durkin on 18 Sep 2019
Living Life: Going Out Guide
From theatre to film, Ellen Durkin has this week's Going Out Guide
Anne O'Donoghue on 18 Sep 2019
Wednesday’s Ploughing for Stars finalists
After a long search resulting in an abundance of entries, our Ploughing for Stars finalists will now battle it out on stage.
Anne O'Donoghue on 17 Sep 2019
Tuesday’s Ploughing for Stars finalists
After a long search, resulting in an abundance of entries, our Ploughing for Stars finalists will now battle it out on stage.
Anne O'Donoghue on 11 Sep 2019
Ploughing for Stars: the stage is set
After a long search resulting in an abundance of entries, we can now reveal our Ploughing for Stars finalists!
Michael Commins on 21 Aug 2019
Heard it through the grapevine
Michael Commins has all the country showbiz news to keep you up to date
Anne O'Donoghue on 21 Aug 2019
Win: a chance to sing with Mike Denver
Are you an undiscovered singing sensation? Why not let everyone know it and enter Ploughing For Stars. The final will take place at the Ploughing and the winners will get to sing with Mike Denver
Michael Commins on 07 Aug 2019
Country Sound: back again
Ray Lynam and The Hillbillies are coming together one more time, writes Michael Commins
Anne O'Donoghue on 24 Jul 2019
Ageing gracefully: day tripping
Are you looking to take a day trip or for an evening activity to relax at? Anne O’Donoghue has a selection of things to do all around the country
Niall Hurson on 26 Jun 2019
Living Life: this week's going out guide
From music to comedy, theatre and film, Niall Hurson has rounded up the best things to do this weekend.
Michael Commins on 05 Jun 2019
Margo celebrates 55 years in music
Margo's musical taste has been greatly influenced by her Donegal upbringing. She is now celebrating her 55th year in country music with a new concert tour, writes Michael Commins
on 03 Apr 2019
The Front Row: from potential vet to piano star
Fiachra Garvey gave up his veterinary studies to become a concert pianist, for which he is now renowned. He is giving back to his home county with the West Wicklow Festival of Music, writes Leo Powell
on 06 Feb 2019
Living Life: this week's top 5
David Wilson looks at this week's top five events
Michael Commins on 19 Dec 2018
Matt Keane's Christmas Shows return
The annual Matt Keane Christmas Shows returns to the Claregalway Hotel, writes Michael Commins
on 01 Aug 2018
Ireland's going out guide
Irene Bermingham rounds up the best bits to do in Ireland this weekend.
Michael Commins on 07 Mar 2018
Country Sound: Costa del Folk
There’s a folk revival underway in Ireland the UK. The green shoots have been evident in recent months and lovers of this scene believe shades of the mid to late 1960s movement may be about to blossom