Shape of You case shows need for change - John McDaid Snow Patrol's John McDaid has said there are "obvious holes in the system" after winning a lengthy British High Court copyright battle alongside Ed Sheeran … Music • 09 Apr
Row over Sheeran's Shape Of You 'deeply traumatising' A legal row over the copyright of Ed Sheeran's hit Shape Of You has been "deeply traumatising" for the music star and his co-writers, the … Music • 21 Mar
Ed Sheeran joins line-up for Concert for Ukraine Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello and Snow Patrol are among the musical acts announced for charity event Concert for Ukraine. Music • 21 Mar
Snow Patrol star says idea of plagiarism 'abhorrent' Singer-songwriter Johnny McDaid has described the idea of plagiarising other people's work as "abhorrent" in a UK High Court dispute over the copyright of a … Music • 09 Mar
Telefís reveal their TV tube heart on new song New Irish duo Telefís have released their second single Mister Imperator and you can watch the video for the song here. Music • 21 Oct 21
Snow Patrol hint at new album next year Snow Patrol front man Gary Lightbody has said the band plan to release a new album next year. Music • 20 Sep 21
Ed Sheeran reveals identity of daughter's godfather Ed Sheeran has revealed that Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid is godfather to his daughter. Music • 25 Jun 21
Ed Sheeran welcomes Maisie Peters to his label Ed Sheeran has signed fellow singer-songwriter Maisie Peters to his label, Gingerbread Man Records. Music • 16 Jun 21
Alicia Keys loves writing with Snow Patrol's McDaid Alicia Keys has said that working on songs with Johnny McDaid of Snow Patrol was really enjoyable as he was more of a therapist to … Music • 18 Sep 20
Liam Neeson calls for Stormont to rescue arts sector Actor Liam Neeson has joined the call for the Northern Ireland Executive to distribute funds, received in July, to help the arts sector hit by … Liam Neeson • 15 Sep 20
Gary Lightbody: 'We should be at Electric Picnic!' Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody spoke to Ryan Tubridy via Skype from Los Angeles on Friday night's Late Late Show on RTÉ One and said he … Music • 05 Sep 20
Gary Lightbody's radio show begins this weekend A new radio show hosted by Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody will begin on BBC Radio Ulster and online on BBC Sounds this Sunday, June … Music • 09 Jun 20
Cox struggles being apart from Snow Patrol guitarist Friends actress Courtney Cox has revealed that she is finding the Covid-19 restrictions a struggle as she has not seen her boyfriend of seven years, … Television • 07 May 20
Electric Picnic reveals 2020 line-up Electric Picnic has announced its 2020 line-up with Lewis Capaldi, Snow Patrol, The Chemical Brothers and Picture This sharing the bill with the previously-announced Rage … Music • 11 Mar 20
Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody pays tribute to his father Snow Patrol front man Gary Lightbody's father has died after battling dementia for years. Music • 28 Dec 19
Snow Patrol forced to cancel Dublin show due to illness Snow Patrol have been forced to cancel tonight's sold-out show at Dublin's Olympia Theatre due to illness. Music • 26 Nov 19
Snow Patrol announce Dublin and Belfast shows Snow Patrol have confirmed their Reworked tour for Dublin's Olympia Theatre on November 26 and Waterfront Hall, Belfast on November 28. Snow Patrol • 30 Aug 19
Snow Patrol song is UK's most-played of 21st century Gary Lightbody has said he wrote the band's hit song Chasing Cars in the space of a few hours on a "particularly good night", along … Music • 17 Jul 19
Courteney Cox caring for Johnny McDaid after surgery Former Friends star Courteney Cox is taking care of boyfriend Johnny McDaid after he underwent neck surgery over the weekend. Music • 01 Jul 19
Surgery scuppers Snow Patrol shows Snow Patrol have announced that they have been forced to cancel a number of their European shows - including this weekend's Glastonbury appearance - because … Music • 26 Jun 19
What's on? TV picks for the weekend Here are some tips on what's worth watching on the box this weekend between now and Sunday night . . . Television • 31 May 19
Watch! Bono joins Snow Patrol on stage in Co Down U2 front man Bono joined Snow Patrol on stage at Ward Park in Bangor last night with Friends star Courteney Cox watching on. Music • 26 May 19
What your favourite celebs are doing this bank holiday Sometimes when celebrities kick back to enjoy bank holiday weekends, they stay off social media, this leaves a dearth of entertainment stories. Trending • 20 Apr 19
Courteney Cox's daughter in Snow Patrol duet Courteney Cox has shared a heartwarming video of her 14-year-old daughter Coco Arquette singing with Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody. Trending • 12 Mar 19
Ed Sheeran teams up with Northern Irish guitar company Ed Sheeran has teamed up with a Northern Irish guitar company to launch a signature line of acoustic guitars. Music • 25 Jan 19