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Behind the music - Shayne Ward

Shayne Ward plays the Ambassador, Dublin on 10 and 11 October. 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

Landscape picture of Irish singer Trevor Hansbury

Behind the music - Trevor Hansbury

County Clare singer Trevor Hansbury has released his new single, Old Spirits Calling On The Wind, from his new album, Adjusting To The Seasons. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 20 Aug

VOXmouse. Photo credit: Aaron O'Sullivan

Behind the music - VOXmouse

New Irish singer VOXmouse has released her new single, Feathers, from her upcoming debut EP, August. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 03 May

The Wild Eyes: Bog punk! Equal parts camp Hammer Horror, pagan ritual and some 70s graveyard punk. The Misfits meet The Dubliners

Behind the music - The Wild Eyes

Sligo "bog punk band" The Wild Eyes have released two new songs, Haunted Chalice and Sheela Na Gig Is a Punk Rocker, we asked Paddy of the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 07 Mar

Behind the music - Cronin

Longford duo Cronin have released their new single, Overlooking Paris, from their upcoming EP, which is due in April. We asked Mick of the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 24 Feb

Damien Dempsey announces new album, Hold Your Joy

Damien Dempsey has said that his first album in seven years was inspired by a book he had read about The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Music • 10 Oct 24

Behind the music - Idle Discourse

Alt-rock Irish five-piece Idle Discourse have released their new single Caveat and their Volume Two EP. They play the Workmans Cellar, Dublin on 4 August. We asked lead singer Craig Hoey the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 04 Aug 24

Peggy Seeger with her son Neil MacColl, daughter-in-law Kate St John and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Dirty Old Town re-recorded with orchestra

The song Dirty Old Town is to be given a new lease of life more than 70 years after it was first released - with an orchestral accompaniment recorded in the city which inspired its lyrics.

Music • 29 May 24

Behind the music - Lewis Barfoot

Cork-based folk artist Lewis Barfoot has released her new single, Rock Me In The Ocean, with her new album Home to follows in November. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 11 Sep 23

Behind the music - Lemon Lake

Lemon Lake - a collaboration between Donal Pywell from Kildare and Fernando Sanchez from Santiago, Chile - have released their debut single, You Need To Go Now. We asked Donal the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 01 Jun 22

Sham rock and pop: The MOST IRISH SONGS EVER!!!

We're known for bursting into song at the drop of a hat - or a pint - and we're also the only country with a musical instrument as our national emblem. Well, clear the chairs and mind the dresser - here are the MOST Irish songs of all time

Music • 17 Mar 22

Behind the music - Paddy Casey

Paddy Casey, who released his fifth album Turn This Ship Around last August, and Mundy play the Cork Opera House on Wednesday, October 20. We asked Paddy the BIG questions . . .

Music • 29 Sep 21

Fontaines as part of Other Voices Courage

Fontaines D.C.: from The Liberties to The Grammys

They're the best Irish band in decades and now they're in the running for a Grammy Award on Sunday night. Alan Corr looks at the irresistible rise of Fontaines D.C.

Grammy Awards • 13 Mar 21

Maureen O'Hara - Banríon Hollywood, TG4, 9:00pm

Festive five: TV highlights for Christmas Day

From The Dubliners final ever Dublin show, to A Star is Born, and charming animation set in Limerick and based on Angela's Ashes - we've got Christmas Day wrapped up for you

Television • 25 Dec 20

John Sheahan with Colm Mac Con Iomaire, who guests on the album

John Sheahan reels in the years on debut solo album

The man with one of the kindest faces has smiled upon us with one of the sweetest albums.

Album Review • 24 Apr 20

Dubliners John Sheahan releases debut solo album at 80

The Dubliners legend John Sheahan is set to release his debut solo album, Flirting Fiddles, on Friday April 17, and has told RTÉ Entertainment that his children gave him the push to embark on this new adventure at the age of 80.

Music • 20 Mar 20

Two new statues of Luke Kelly to be unveiled in Dublin

Two statues of musician Luke Kelly will be unveiled on either side of the River Liffey in Dublin on January 30 to mark the 35th anniversary of his death.

Music • 22 Jan 19

Singer-songwriter Lisa O'Neill will take to the stage with Patrick McCabe as part of MusicTown at the Abbey Theatre

Lisa O'Neill and friends at the Abbey for MusicTown

Lisa O'Neill and friends is just one of four exciting collaborations taking place between April 17 and 21 at Dublin's Abbey Theatre as part of MusicTown 2018.

Music Interview • 12 Apr 18

Eamonn Campbell and his "great friend" Imelda May

Watch: Eamonn Campbell chats to Ray D'Arcy & Imelda May

Earlier this year Imelda May appeared on The Ray D'Arcy Show with the late Eamonn Campbell who she described as family. Watch the clip here.

Eamonn Campbell • 21 Oct 17

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Tributes paid to Dubliners musician Eamonn Campbell

Following the sad

Eamonn Campbell • 20 Oct 17

John Sheahan: "I probably remember more of the craic . ."

Life with The Dubliners recalled in poetry

John Sheahan, the fiddle player who toured the world with legendary folk band The Dubliners for almost 50 years, has written a book of poems recalling some of his favourite memories.

Entertainment • 23 Sep 15

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