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The magic number: Dan Hegarty on great 3rd albums from Irish acts

With the release of Pillow Queens' third album Name Your Sorrow, 2fm's Dan Hegarty looks at album number three from some other Irish acts.

Irish Albums Turning 5 to 45 in 2024

From The Frames to Fontaines D.C, Sorcha Richardson to The Cranberries, Jafaris to Lankum, 2fm's Dan Hegarty looks at some of the Irish albums that will be turning five to 45 in the year 2024.

Classic Irish albums turning 5 to 45 in 2022

Dolores O'Riordan - remembering The Cranberries' early days

During the first series of the RTÉ music show, No Disco, the presenter, Donal Dineen and myself travelled west to Limerick on a couple of occasions to pick up long interviews that we'd use to populate what was, in essence, a niche video clip show.

Dan Hegarty on 20 Irish albums turning 5 to 45 in 2021

2fm's Dan Hegarty looks at some of the Irish albums that will be celebrating anniversaries ranging from five to 45 years in 2021. There are many, so here are 20 of them to (re)introduce yourself to...

Lyra's tribute to Dolores O'Riordan on The Late Late Show

20 of the best Irish sophomore albums

From the 1960s through to the present day, 2fm's Dan Hegarty brings us through 20 Irish sophomore albums that are worth investing some time in...

Fresh licks - Irish music celebrated with new stamps

An Post has issued a series of four new stamps celebrating a quartet of internationally recognised songs, as performed by iconic Irish artists, ranging from 17th century musical airs, to rock music, poetry and folk ballads.

Dolores O'Riordan, one year on - Sinead Crowley on an Irish icon

Sinead Crowley remembers the late, great Cranberries singer, one year on from her tragic passing.

Watch: Sibéal performs The Cranberries' Linger as Gaeilge

Sibéal Ní Chasaide, who first made a splash performing Mise Éire at the official 1916 commemorations, gave a stunning rendition of The Cranberries' Linger as Gaeilge on Friday's Late Late Show.

Dave Fanning on his new Dolores O'Riordan documentary

Dave Fanning has interviewed countless musicians down through the years, but Dolores O'Riordan made an impact.

The Rattler: Jim Carroll on Next Big Things

This is the time of year when everyone who writes about culture doesn't know which way to look. We spend December (and half of November by this stage) looking back on the year that was.

Dolores sings: hear The Cranberries' first ever studio recordings

Listen to Dolores O'Riordan's first ever studio recordings, as featured on acclaimed RTÉ 2FM documentary A History of the Studio 8 Sessions.

Dolores O'Riordan remembered - her finest musical moments

While we're still reeling from the shocking news that Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan has passed away at the tragically young age of 46, we take a moment to celebrate her life and musical times.