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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Declan Lynch: The Greatest Irish Song of All Time is Dearg Doom by Horslips. And the Liveline Seamus Culleton silence continues

The Táin by Horslips was selected as RTE Choice Classic Irish Album for 2026, with endorsements from Will Leahy and John Creedon.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

RTE announces new year schedule with familiar favourites and new documentaries

RTÉ's upcoming schedule features returning documentary series, high-profile entertainment specials, reality TV seasons, and programs focused on health, Irish culture, and public services.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

How 'Killeagh', the song that captured magic of grassroots GAA in rural Cork, shot Kingfishr to the Christmas No 1

Ballad written in half an hour as a favour for a friend has left its mark on audiences in Ireland and around the world
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Electric Picnic reveals first headliners for the 2026 Stradbally festival

The festival announced Gorillaz for the top slot and Ireland's very own Fontaines D.C will take the Sunday night headline slot. And the iconic lineup continues with Irish star CMAT joining the headliners, along with the following acts: Sombr, Zara Larsson, Skepta, Wunderhorse, Role Model and Geese. Electric Picnic will take place from August 28 to August next year and tickets sold out within 90 minutes of going on sale.
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fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

'After over a decade, it's time to say goodbye' - Kodaline announce surprise split

Kodaline will disband after recording a fifth and final album following over ten years together.
fromFuncheap
5 months ago

Grainne Hunt + Jimbo Scott Live (The Lost Church)

A queer, nu-folk, singer-songwriter with a voice like complex coffee, Gráinne Hunt is a standout among Ireland's most compelling vocalists and songwriters - blending raw emotion with a quiet, commanding power. "The Irish Joni." Michael Londra Her two original records and new live EP, draw from deeply personal experiences, weaving stories of pain, longing and joy, earning her comparisons to Tracy Chapman and Natalie Merchant. "...an astounding voice that will melt your heart. No crowd can resist." Declan O'Rourke
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fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Thousands flock to Wexford as Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in full swing for a second day

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann celebrates Irish traditional music, culture, and community, showcasing talent and connecting people.
London music
fromIndependent
6 months ago

'My worst job? Being a barman in New York City on Paddy's Day with the mother of all hangovers'

George Murphy rose to fame by winning the 2003 RTÉ talent show You're a Star.
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fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

The Indo Daily: The Miami Showband Massacre - 'They tried to wipe out the entire band'

The Miami Showband Massacre was a tragic event that profoundly affected the band and the Irish music scene.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

We rattled it out in 20 minutes': how Kingfishr made a hurling team song into an Irish folk smash hit

Keogh and his band created the hit song Killeagh in 20 minutes during a studio session.
fromIndependent
7 months ago

'In the 90s, I had two radio station jobs in different counties and no car - so I had to hitch-hike from one to the other'

Cathy Jordan reflects on her upbringing with limited money, working hard on the family farm, and eventually finding ways to earn from odd jobs, including singing.
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fromForbes
7 months ago

Seanchai, NYC's Underground 'Irish Rebel Hip-Hop' Group, Is Back

Seanchaí, a New York City Irish rebel hip-hop group, fuses traditional music with punk, electronic beats, and storytelling.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

The soul of Irish traditional music': a musical journey through County Clare

Bunratty village embodies the heart of Irish musical tradition, shaped by its historical isolation.
fromIndependent
9 months ago

Craig Fitzgerald of The Academic: 'I didn't even know that bear claws was the name of a popular pastry in America until we toured there'

In a remarkable transformation from schoolmates to rock stars, The Academic's success epitomizes the journey of young musicians achieving greatness against the odds.
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fromIndependent
10 months ago

'Kurt Cobain played like he was a bomb going off' - inside the gigs that made Irish music history

The podcast 'I Was There' shares personal experiences of significant moments in Irish music history.
fromPitchfork
10 months ago

Maria Somerville: Luster

Somerville's music weaves together elements of nature and emotion, crafting a soundscape that feels both ancient and personal, reminiscent of the wild beauty of Connemara.
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