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21 new acts added to Forest Fest line-up in Laois

Stockton's Wing, Beoga, Kan, Moxie, and Niall McCabe are among the new acts who have joined the Forest Fleadh Stage line-up at Forest Fest in Emo Village, Co. Laois from 25 to 27 of July.

Music • 02 Apr

In Pictures: The Late Late Show Country Special

Take a look at photos from The Late Late Country Music Special, featuring music greats such as Sharon Shannon, Nathan Carter, Philomena Begley, Gerry Guthrie and Declan Nerney.

the late late show • 06 Oct 23

Ryan Tubridy and President Michael D Higgins

President among guests on Tubridy's last Late Late Show

This week's edition of The Late Late Show isn't just the season finale - it's also the last ever show hosted by Ryan Tubridy.

Television • 26 May 23

Behind the music - Mik Pyro

Republic of Loose front man Mik Pyro launches his new solo single, Chill or Die, this Saturday with a gig in Whelan's of Dublin. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 28 Sep 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

Tonight's highlights include the heartwarming documentary Different League: The Derry City Story, Aisling Bea's This Way Up, new foodie show Bake Squad, and the paranormal Curse of Skinwalker Ranch . . .

Television • 11 Aug 21

The music fans were in pods of four to six people Photo: RollingNews.ie

In Pictures: Festival fun for music fans at IMMA

The pilot music festival in Dublin on Saturday brought smiles to lots of faces.

Music • 04 Jul 21

Saturday's show marks the fourth in a series of pilot events supported by the Department of Tourism, Arts and Culture to bring live music back to Irish audiences

Festival acts sound optimistic note over return of gigs

The artists on the bill at Saturday's pilot festival in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham have told RTÉ News that they see the Dublin event as a "great step" towards the return of live music across the country.

Music • 03 Jul 21

What's on? 10 top telly tips for Sunday

Tonight's top TV includes Reeling in the Years hitting 2012, a sensational Line of Duty, Sharon Shannon visiting former homes - and later on, The Oscars begin when most sensible folk are fast asleep . . .

Television • 25 Apr 21

Noel Bridgeman after playing with Henry McCullough at the Leeson Lounge in Dublin. Photo credit: BP Fallon

BP Fallon pays tribute to Noel Bridgeman

BP Fallon has paid tribute to the Noel Bridgeman, the much-loved Irish drummer who passed away earlier this week.

Music • 25 Mar 21

Shine Your Light - Solstice on RTÉ One, RTÉ Radio 1 and the RTÉ Player, Sunday at 8:30pm

Shine Your Light - Solstice looks towards brighter days

The artists and team behind Shine Your Light - Solstice on RTÉ on Sunday night have said they want the event to give the country a sense of hope and renewal as it looks to 2021 - and have encouraged people to join in with their own lights from 8:30pm.

Shine Your Light – Solstice • 19 Dec 20

A Woman's Heart to get vinyl re-release this Christmas

28 years after its original launch, A Woman's Heart is to be released on vinyl for the first time along with the airing of a new feature length documentary on RTÉ television.

Music • 19 Dec 20

Shine Your Light - Solstice is on RTÉ One, RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ Player and Radio Player on Sunday from 8:30pm

Stars out to celebrate winter solstice on RTÉ

Artists including Christy Moore, Clannad, Sharon Shannon, Damien Dempsey, Erica Cody, Crash Ensemble and the RTÉ Orchestras are uniting for Shine Your Light - Solstice on RTÉ this Sunday, 20 December.

Music • 15 Dec 20

Sharon Shannon goes electric on the Late Late Show

Sharon Shannon had her very own Bob Dylan moment when she strapped on an electric guitar and belted out a version of The Jolly Roger on Friday night's Late Late Show.

Late Late Show • 05 Dec 20

Adam King from Cork wants to work for NASA when he grows up

Adam King to meet his space hero on Late Late Show

Toy Show star Adam King will chat to his hero astronaut Chris Hadfield on tonight's Late Late Show.

Television • 04 Dec 20

Late Late Show's moving musical tribute to Gay Byrne

Finbar Furey, John Sheahan of The Dubliners, Sharon Shannon, Donal Lunny and Mary Black lead an emotional rendition of The Parting Glass in honour of Gay Byrne.

Gay Byrne • 06 Nov 19

Sharon Shannon gets field of cows mooving to the music

Sharon Shannon has found a whole new audience in Dungarvan, Waterford - a herd of cows who seem mesmerised by her accordion playing.

Moo! • 19 Jul 17

Hector with Hogan on the Big Music Week train this morning

Big Music Week Charity Concert Finale

After a brilliant week on the road, musicians will line-up for this weekend's Big Music Week All Star Grand Finale Charity Concert in Dublin's Vicar Street on Saturday.

Entertainment • 04 Oct 13

Station to station: Big Music Week - coming to a town near you!

Furey and Heathers to play at Big Music Week gig

Finbar Furey, Sharon Shannon, Heathers, Royseven's Paul Walsh and Jerry Fish will headline the Big Music Week Charity Gig at Dublin's Vicar Street on October 5th

Entertainment • 25 Sep 13

Sharon Shannon