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Brian Kennedy to play Oscar Wilde in Phil Lynott play

Belfast singer Brian Kennedy says he is "beyond thrilled" to be joining rock-theatre show Moonlight: The Philip Lynott Enigma to play the role of Irish wit and playwright Oscar Wilde.

Music • 16 May

Ronan OSnodaigh and Myles O'Reilly. Photo credit: Paul D_Eath - Cuan Studios

Behind the music - Myles O'Reilly

Irish musician and film-maker Myles O'Reilly performs with Rónán Ó Snodaigh as part of the Tradition Now Festival in the National Concert Hall on Sunday 17 November. We asked Myles the BIG questions . . . For tickets see nch.ie

Behind the Music • 28 Aug 24

The Big Night In, 27 December, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, 6:30pm

The Big Night In hosts drawing up celeb prank hitlist

The Big Night In hosts Doireann Garrihy and Dermot Whelan have told RTÉ Entertainment that they are working on a hitlist of prank targets in the hope that the family fun is commissioned for a full series.

Television • 26 Dec 21

Brian Kennedy tells Kathryn Thomas: 'I am cancer-free!'

Brian Kennedy has revealed that he is now cancer-free after a long battle against the disease.

Brian Kennedy • 13 Aug 20

Brian Kennedy in the new video of Best Friend, recorded for International Friendship Day

Brian Kennedy's Best Friend video for Friendship Day

A new version of Brian Kennedy's song Best Friend features the singer introducing performances from children with Down syndrome and their siblings to mark International Friendship Day.

Music • 31 Jul 20

Anne Doyle keeps Waterford Whispers fans hoping

After her hilarious return to screens presenting Waterford Whispers News on RTÉ Does Comic Relief, Anne Doyle once again left fans wanting more when she appeared on Monday's Claire Byrne Live on RTÉ One.

Television • 30 Jun 20

The Ray D'Arcy Show airs on Saturday at 9.55pm on RTÉ One

Ray D'Arcy's guests for Saturday night revealed

The guest list for Saturday night's Ray D'Arcy Show has been revealed - and it includes PJ Gallagher, Katherine Lynch and Alison Hammond.

Television • 17 Oct 19

Brian Kennedy - "Today is the Freshest of starts"

Brian Kennedy 'completely clear' of cancer

Singer Brian Kennedy has said he is "completely clear" of cancer following his nine-hour surgery for colorectal cancer last year.

Music • 27 Jun 19

The Ray D'Arcy Show, Saturday, RTÉ One, 9:45pm

Ray D'Arcy reveals his Saturday line-up

The line-up for Saturday night's Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ One has been announced, with singer Brian Kennedy, who recently underwent surgery for cancer, among the guests.

Television • 01 Mar 19

Miriam O'Callaghan and Brian Kennedy on Sunday's show Photo: Miriam O'Callaghan/Twitter

Brian Kennedy 'very hopeful' after cancer surgery

Singer-songwriter Brian Kennedy has said that he is "very hopeful" after his recent nine-hour surgery for colorectal cancer, telling RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday with Miriam "if anything, my voice is stronger, because I'm more determined".

Music • 18 Dec 18

Brian Kennedy - "I still have a massive zest for life"

Brian Kennedy looking to life after cancer surgery

Singer Brian Kennedy has said he is looking to the future he will have once he has recovered from his upcoming cancer surgery, telling The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1: "I want to be around."

Music • 26 Oct 18

Singer Brian Kennedy reveals cancer diagnosis

Singer Brian Kennedy has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer, just weeks after learning that his estranged brother is also battling the disease.

Entertainment • 02 Sep 16

Brian Kennedy marks Joni Mitchell’s 70th birthday

Love, Life and Happinesss singer Brian Kennedy is marking the 70th birthday of legendary singer Joni Mitchell by releasing a version of her song, River.

Entertainment • 07 Nov 13

Brian Kennedy joins Ros na Rún charity concert

Life, Love & Happiness singer Brian Kennedy will perform as part of Ros na Rún Christmas concert in aid of Pieta House on Thursday 28th November.

Entertainment • 05 Nov 13

Ryan O'Shaughnessy performed for the audience

Singers pick The Hit singles

Brian Kennedy and Ryan O'Shaughnessy began the Bank Holiday weekend in style, by unveiling their brand new tracks on The Hit on RTÉ One on Friday night.

Entertainment • 03 Aug 13