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Behind the music - Conleth Mc Geary

Irish songwriter Conleth Mc Geary has released his new single, Lily. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Landscape shot of irish duo Ispini-na-hEireann

Behind the music - Ispini Na hEireann

Irish duo Ispini Na hEireann play the Sláinte Sessions in Jameson Distillery Bow St in Dublin tonight as part of Culture Night. We asked Tomás of the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 19 Sep

Padraig Jack. Picture credits: Marta Faye

Behind the music - Padraig Jack

Inis Mór singer songwriter Padraig Jack has released his new single, It's Alright Now (Black Drapes) and tours Ireland this September and October. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 14 Sep 22

Niamh Regan: "I'm itching to get out there and play in front of real audiences again."

Niamh Regan announces 2021 tour

Album of the Year RTÉ Choice Music Prize nominee Niamh Regan is upbeat about a quick return to live performances later this year and has announced a nine-venue national tour of Ireland for November.

Music • 17 Feb 21

Conor O'Sullivan's Fifty for Electricity: his social conscience is understated but unmistakably there . .

Conor O'Sullivan's gift lights up Fifty for Electricity

It's just shy of a year since Conor O'Sullivan's last album but the prolific songwriter is back with another self-released collection, Fifty for Electricity, which continues the masterful folk tale, through an appealing meditative spirit.

Music Reviews • 24 Jan 18

Richard Thompson releases new album Still

Legendary guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson is set to release an album of new songs entitled Still, produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy on June 23.

Entertainment • 06 May 15

Van to headline 50th Cambridge Folk Festival

The Cambridge Folk Festival is celebrating its golden - or fiftieth - anniversary with headliner Van Morrison who is making his debut at the festival.

Entertainment • 31 Jul 14

Richard Thompson releases acoustic classics

His numerous Irish fans will be happy to hear that legendary singer-songwriter Richard Thompson is releasing 14 acoustic versions of his classic songs.

Entertainment • 23 Jun 14

Richard Thompson