Behind the music - The Ham The Ham, the new techno project from Bertie Kelly, front man of Limerick alt rock/hardcore duo Japanese Jesus, have released his solo EP, Ordinary Pet Food. We asked Bartie the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Feb
Behind the music - The Ham The Ham, the new techno project from Bertie Kelly, front man of Limerick alt rock/hardcore duo Japanese Jesus, have released his solo EP, Ordinary Pet Food. We asked Bartie the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Feb
Morrissey cancels US gigs because of 'credible threat' Morrissey has cancelled two of his concerts in the US over "a credible threat" to his life. Music • 20 Sep 25
Morrissey cancels US gigs because of 'credible threat' Morrissey has cancelled two of his concerts in the US over "a credible threat" to his life. Music • 20 Sep 25
Morrissey to play Dublin this May Morrissey is to play the 3Arena, Dublin on Saturday 31 May in what will be his only show in Ireland this year. Music • 11 Feb 25
Morrissey to play Dublin this May Morrissey is to play the 3Arena, Dublin on Saturday 31 May in what will be his only show in Ireland this year. Music • 11 Feb 25
Johnny Marr: I turned down Smiths reunion Johnny Marr has said he turned down the chance of a reunion tour with The Smiths. Music • 17 Sep 24
Johnny Marr: I turned down Smiths reunion Johnny Marr has said he turned down the chance of a reunion tour with The Smiths. Music • 17 Sep 24
Morrissey asks Pope to condemn 'sinful' bullfighting Singer Morrissey has sent a letter to Pope Francis asking him "to condemn the sinful spectacle of bullfighting". Morrissey • 03 Sep 24
Morrissey asks Pope to condemn 'sinful' bullfighting Singer Morrissey has sent a letter to Pope Francis asking him "to condemn the sinful spectacle of bullfighting". Morrissey • 03 Sep 24
Morrissey claims Marr ignored offer of Smiths reunion Morrissey has claimed that his former bandmate Johnny Marr turned down a reunion tour for The Smiths. Music • 29 Aug 24
Morrissey claims Marr ignored offer of Smiths reunion Morrissey has claimed that his former bandmate Johnny Marr turned down a reunion tour for The Smiths. Music • 29 Aug 24
Morrissey: 'I am now in good health' Morrissey has announced his return to the stage, months after cancelling a number of US tour dates citing "physical exhaustion". Music • 05 Jun 24
Morrissey: 'I am now in good health' Morrissey has announced his return to the stage, months after cancelling a number of US tour dates citing "physical exhaustion". Music • 05 Jun 24
The Cure's Roger O'Donnell sends support to Morrissey The Cure's Roger O'Donnell has sent well wishes to Morrissey after it was announced the singer was under "medical supervision for physical exhaustion". Music • 28 Jan 24
The Cure's Roger O'Donnell sends support to Morrissey The Cure's Roger O'Donnell has sent well wishes to Morrissey after it was announced the singer was under "medical supervision for physical exhaustion". Music • 28 Jan 24
Johnny Marr angry about Trump rally playing The Smiths Johnny Marr has hit out at the use of songs by his former band The Smiths at Donald Trump rallies in the USA. Music • 24 Jan 24
Johnny Marr angry about Trump rally playing The Smiths Johnny Marr has hit out at the use of songs by his former band The Smiths at Donald Trump rallies in the USA. Music • 24 Jan 24
Behind the music - The Would Be's Cavan indie band The Would Be's have released their new single, Two Wrongs (Made Me Feel Alright), with their new album HindZeitgeist to follow in early 2024. We asked Paul from the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 27 Oct 23
Behind the music - The Would Be's Cavan indie band The Would Be's have released their new single, Two Wrongs (Made Me Feel Alright), with their new album HindZeitgeist to follow in early 2024. We asked Paul from the band the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 27 Oct 23
Morrissey to play two nights in Dublin this July Morrissey will play two nights at Dublin's Vicar Street on the 15 and 16 of July as part of a new UK and Ireland tour. Music • 03 Apr 23
Morrissey to play two nights in Dublin this July Morrissey will play two nights at Dublin's Vicar Street on the 15 and 16 of July as part of a new UK and Ireland tour. Music • 03 Apr 23
Mike Joyce and Morrissey's Strangeways Former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has joked that he might have to guard himself against punches if he ever met his former bandmate Morrissey again. Music • 17 Oct 22
Mike Joyce and Morrissey's Strangeways Former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has joked that he might have to guard himself against punches if he ever met his former bandmate Morrissey again. Music • 17 Oct 22
"Zero chance" of Marr working with Morrissey again Following their latest war of words, Johnny Marr has vowed never to work with his former Smiths bandmate Morrissey again. Music • 02 Mar 22
"Zero chance" of Marr working with Morrissey again Following their latest war of words, Johnny Marr has vowed never to work with his former Smiths bandmate Morrissey again. Music • 02 Mar 22
When the punk poet met future President Higgins in 1979 Original people's poet John Cooper Clarke has recalled his first-ever show in Ireland back in 1979 when he met an aspiring young Limerick-born poet who would go on to be the President of Ireland. Music • 24 Feb 22
When the punk poet met future President Higgins in 1979 Original people's poet John Cooper Clarke has recalled his first-ever show in Ireland back in 1979 when he met an aspiring young Limerick-born poet who would go on to be the President of Ireland. Music • 24 Feb 22
Johnny Marr claps back in row with Morrissey Guitarist Johnny Marr has responded to Morrissey after his former Smiths band mate called him out for "mentioning him in interviews", and suggesting, "it's as if you can't uncross your own legs without mentioning me". Music • 26 Jan 22
Johnny Marr claps back in row with Morrissey Guitarist Johnny Marr has responded to Morrissey after his former Smiths band mate called him out for "mentioning him in interviews", and suggesting, "it's as if you can't uncross your own legs without mentioning me". Music • 26 Jan 22
Rare Sex Pistols footage from 1976 is set for auction Rare film footage from landmark concerts by punk trailblazers Sex Pistols will go up for auction later this month. Music • 02 Sep 21
Rare Sex Pistols footage from 1976 is set for auction Rare film footage from landmark concerts by punk trailblazers Sex Pistols will go up for auction later this month. Music • 02 Sep 21
Dublin band Sack are back with new single Veteran Dublin band Sack, who released acclaimed albums in the 90s, have signed to UK label Dimple Discs and will release their first single in years this August. Music • 20 Jul 21
Dublin band Sack are back with new single Veteran Dublin band Sack, who released acclaimed albums in the 90s, have signed to UK label Dimple Discs and will release their first single in years this August. Music • 20 Jul 21
Morrissey slams pandemic as 'Con-vid' Morrissey has branded Covid-19 as 'Con-vid' and compared society during the pandemic to 'slavery'. Music • 06 Jul 21
Morrissey slams pandemic as 'Con-vid' Morrissey has branded Covid-19 as 'Con-vid' and compared society during the pandemic to 'slavery'. Music • 06 Jul 21
"Hello hell . . . " Moz issues statement on Simpsons Morrissey has issued a personal statement after he was parodied on the latest episode of The Simpsons as a meat-eating xenophobe who had seemingly betrayed everything he stood for in The Smiths. Music • 20 Apr 21
"Hello hell . . . " Moz issues statement on Simpsons Morrissey has issued a personal statement after he was parodied on the latest episode of The Simpsons as a meat-eating xenophobe who had seemingly betrayed everything he stood for in The Smiths. Music • 20 Apr 21
Morrissey slams The Simpsons for 'hateful' parody Morrissey has issued a strongly worded statement which claims he was portrayed as an overweight racist on the latest episode of The Simpsons. Music • 19 Apr 21
Morrissey slams The Simpsons for 'hateful' parody Morrissey has issued a strongly worded statement which claims he was portrayed as an overweight racist on the latest episode of The Simpsons. Music • 19 Apr 21
Review: 45 RPM (Replay Past Memories) - Gavin Murphy Session guitarist and member of Smiths covers band These Charming Men delivers sparkling debut Music • 30 Apr 20
Review: 45 RPM (Replay Past Memories) - Gavin Murphy Session guitarist and member of Smiths covers band These Charming Men delivers sparkling debut Music • 30 Apr 20
Morrissey: Farage would "make a good prime minister' Former Smiths singer Morrissey has repeated his support for far right political party For Britain and suggested that Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage would make a good British prime minister. Music • 25 Jun 19
Morrissey: Farage would "make a good prime minister' Former Smiths singer Morrissey has repeated his support for far right political party For Britain and suggested that Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage would make a good British prime minister. Music • 25 Jun 19
Morrissey cancels concerts due to touring "accident" A "medical emergency" has forced singer Morrissey to reschedule two Canadian tour dates, with a number of further shows also in jeopardy. Music • 14 Apr 19
Morrissey cancels concerts due to touring "accident" A "medical emergency" has forced singer Morrissey to reschedule two Canadian tour dates, with a number of further shows also in jeopardy. Music • 14 Apr 19
Morrissey to take to Broadway stage Morrissey has announced a one-week stint on Broadway this May, the latest prominent rocker to take the New York stage since Bruce Springsteen's residency last year. Music • 05 Mar 19
Morrissey to take to Broadway stage Morrissey has announced a one-week stint on Broadway this May, the latest prominent rocker to take the New York stage since Bruce Springsteen's residency last year. Music • 05 Mar 19
Morrissey cancels all UK and Europe dates in racism row Morrissey has cancelled all UK and European dates of his tour which were scheduled to begin next Wednesday, July 4. Entertainment • 02 Jul 18
Morrissey cancels all UK and Europe dates in racism row Morrissey has cancelled all UK and European dates of his tour which were scheduled to begin next Wednesday, July 4. Entertainment • 02 Jul 18
