Behind the music - Tom Barry To mark World Environment Day (5 June), Galway-based songwriter (originally from Clonmel) Tom Barry has released his new single, Like Share Scroll On. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 05 Jun 24
Behind the music - Tom Barry To mark World Environment Day (5 June), Galway-based songwriter (originally from Clonmel) Tom Barry has released his new single, Like Share Scroll On. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 05 Jun 24
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
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
Thin Lizzy release video for Whiskey in The Jar Veteran Irish band Thin Lizzy have debuted the first official video for their breakthrough hit Whiskey In The Jar - over half a century after it was first released. Music • 29 May 24
Thin Lizzy release video for Whiskey in The Jar Veteran Irish band Thin Lizzy have debuted the first official video for their breakthrough hit Whiskey In The Jar - over half a century after it was first released. Music • 29 May 24
Behind the music - Onion Boys Dublin band Onion Boys play The Róisín Dubh on Friday 23 May and The Workman's Club, Dublin on Sunday 26th May. We asked front man James Freeney the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 May 24
Behind the music - Onion Boys Dublin band Onion Boys play The Róisín Dubh on Friday 23 May and The Workman's Club, Dublin on Sunday 26th May. We asked front man James Freeney the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 May 24
MacGowan's widow reveals his rifle from 1916 is missing Shane MacGowan's widow Victoria Mary Clarke has said the late musician's rifle from the 1916 Easter Rising is missing and has "most likely been stolen". Music • 01 May 24
MacGowan's widow reveals his rifle from 1916 is missing Shane MacGowan's widow Victoria Mary Clarke has said the late musician's rifle from the 1916 Easter Rising is missing and has "most likely been stolen". Music • 01 May 24
What's on? Top TV and streaming for St Patrick's Day The top highlight of the day is the St Patrick's Festival Parade, but there's also the Dancing with the Stars final, The Pogues in Paris and The Shamrock Tenors: St Patrick's Night Concert . . . Television • 17 Mar 24
What's on? Top TV and streaming for St Patrick's Day The top highlight of the day is the St Patrick's Festival Parade, but there's also the Dancing with the Stars final, The Pogues in Paris and The Shamrock Tenors: St Patrick's Night Concert . . . Television • 17 Mar 24
Carnegie Hall to host Sinéad and Shane tribute Glen Hansard, The Dropkick Murphys and David Gray are among the acts who will play a "St. Patrick's tribute" to the late Sinéad O'Connor and Shane MacGowan at Carnegie Hall in New York. Music • 10 Jan 24
Carnegie Hall to host Sinéad and Shane tribute Glen Hansard, The Dropkick Murphys and David Gray are among the acts who will play a "St. Patrick's tribute" to the late Sinéad O'Connor and Shane MacGowan at Carnegie Hall in New York. Music • 10 Jan 24
Whamageddon for Pogues as Christmas No.1 fairytale ends The Pogues classic seasonal song Fairytale of New York has missed out on the coveted UK Christmas No.1 as Wham! claimed the festive top spot with their track Last Christmas - nearly forty years after it was first released. Music • 22 Dec 23
Whamageddon for Pogues as Christmas No.1 fairytale ends The Pogues classic seasonal song Fairytale of New York has missed out on the coveted UK Christmas No.1 as Wham! claimed the festive top spot with their track Last Christmas - nearly forty years after it was first released. Music • 22 Dec 23
Behind the music - Cormac Looby Tipperary singer/songwriter Cormac Looby headlines Dublin's Workmans Club this Sunday, 17 December. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 Dec 23
Behind the music - Cormac Looby Tipperary singer/songwriter Cormac Looby headlines Dublin's Workmans Club this Sunday, 17 December. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 Dec 23
A fairytale farewell to Shane on his final journey home As Shane MacGowan once said, "God is Irish." It was hard to disagree with him yesterday as the great and the good gathered to bid a Pogue and a rogue a final fond farewell. Music • 11 Dec 23
A fairytale farewell to Shane on his final journey home As Shane MacGowan once said, "God is Irish." It was hard to disagree with him yesterday as the great and the good gathered to bid a Pogue and a rogue a final fond farewell. Music • 11 Dec 23
Shane MacGowan: Twilight of a Celtic champion Growing up betwixt the auld triangulation points of Irish rebel songs, the rutted boreens of Tipperary and the din of London, Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan always seemed bound for some kind of ragged glory. Music • 08 Dec 23
Shane MacGowan: Twilight of a Celtic champion Growing up betwixt the auld triangulation points of Irish rebel songs, the rutted boreens of Tipperary and the din of London, Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan always seemed bound for some kind of ragged glory. Music • 08 Dec 23
Clarke spent '35 years worrying' about losing MacGowan Shane MacGowan's widow, Victoria Mary Clarke, has said she worried about his death for 35 years because he "pushed the boundaries of what humans can do to their bodies". Music • 06 Dec 23
Clarke spent '35 years worrying' about losing MacGowan Shane MacGowan's widow, Victoria Mary Clarke, has said she worried about his death for 35 years because he "pushed the boundaries of what humans can do to their bodies". Music • 06 Dec 23
Fairytale of New York in UK number one chart battle The Pogues' anthem Fairytale of New York is in a battle for number one in the UK charts against Wham! and Mariah Carey following the death of the band's frontman Shane MacGowan, the Official Charts Company in the UK has said. Music • 03 Dec 23
Fairytale of New York in UK number one chart battle The Pogues' anthem Fairytale of New York is in a battle for number one in the UK charts against Wham! and Mariah Carey following the death of the band's frontman Shane MacGowan, the Official Charts Company in the UK has said. Music • 03 Dec 23
Imelda May thanks Shane MacGowan for 'glorious talents' Imelda May has thanked Shane MacGowan for sharing his "glorious talents" following his death aged 65. Music • 30 Nov 23
Imelda May thanks Shane MacGowan for 'glorious talents' Imelda May has thanked Shane MacGowan for sharing his "glorious talents" following his death aged 65. Music • 30 Nov 23
The day Ray D'Arcy's mam sang with Shane MacGowan Ray D'Arcy has recalled the afternoon his mother, "devout Catholic teetotaller" Mary D'Arcy and the late Shane MacGowan sang and did an interview in her kitchen in Kildare. Music • 30 Nov 23
The day Ray D'Arcy's mam sang with Shane MacGowan Ray D'Arcy has recalled the afternoon his mother, "devout Catholic teetotaller" Mary D'Arcy and the late Shane MacGowan sang and did an interview in her kitchen in Kildare. Music • 30 Nov 23
Shane MacGowan: A Fairytale of London Shane MacGowan has died just weeks short of his 66th birthday this Christmas Day. To mark his sad passing, we've republished this archive interview from Christmas 1997, when Alan Corr met Shane in his London local Music • 30 Nov 23
Shane MacGowan: A Fairytale of London Shane MacGowan has died just weeks short of his 66th birthday this Christmas Day. To mark his sad passing, we've republished this archive interview from Christmas 1997, when Alan Corr met Shane in his London local Music • 30 Nov 23
Shane MacGowan: Twilight of a Celtic champion Growing up betwixt the auld triangulation points of Irish rebel songs, the rutted boreens of Tipperary and the din of London, Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan always seemed bound for some kind of ragged glory. Music • 02 Dec 23
Shane MacGowan: Twilight of a Celtic champion Growing up betwixt the auld triangulation points of Irish rebel songs, the rutted boreens of Tipperary and the din of London, Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan always seemed bound for some kind of ragged glory. Music • 02 Dec 23
Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65 The death has been announced of Pogues frontman and songwriter Shane MacGowan. He was 65 and had been ill for some time. Music • 30 Nov 23
Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65 The death has been announced of Pogues frontman and songwriter Shane MacGowan. He was 65 and had been ill for some time. Music • 30 Nov 23
Shane MacGowan: A Life in Pictures The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65. Take a look at a selection of pictures from his extraordinary career in Irish music. Music • 30 Nov 23
Shane MacGowan: A Life in Pictures The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65. Take a look at a selection of pictures from his extraordinary career in Irish music. Music • 30 Nov 23
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 - 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 - Owls Irish Midlands electronic producer Owls has released his new single, Swallow My Love, and plays the Pawn Shop in Dublin on 16 September. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 08 Sep 23
Behind the music - Owls Irish Midlands electronic producer Owls has released his new single, Swallow My Love, and plays the Pawn Shop in Dublin on 16 September. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 08 Sep 23
Behind the music - Headshrinkers UK indie band Headshrinkers have released their new single, Bang Bang. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 01 Aug 23
Behind the music - Headshrinkers UK indie band Headshrinkers have released their new single, Bang Bang. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 01 Aug 23
Fans thanked for supporting hospitalised Shane MacGowan Victoria Mary Clarke has thanked well wishers for their support as her husband, Pogues star Shane MacGowan, continues to receive hospital care. Music • 25 Jul 23
Fans thanked for supporting hospitalised Shane MacGowan Victoria Mary Clarke has thanked well wishers for their support as her husband, Pogues star Shane MacGowan, continues to receive hospital care. Music • 25 Jul 23
Behind the music - David Kitt David Kitt has announced his new album Idiot Check and released new song, Wishing Well, along with details of his upcoming Irish tour. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 24 Jan 23
Behind the music - David Kitt David Kitt has announced his new album Idiot Check and released new song, Wishing Well, along with details of his upcoming Irish tour. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 24 Jan 23
Behind the music - Mundy Mundy, The Stunning, Something Happens, and the 2 Johnnies are among the acts playing Wexford's Park Live Festival at Min Ryan Park on 19 to 21 of August. We asked Mundy the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 11 Aug 22
Behind the music - Mundy Mundy, The Stunning, Something Happens, and the 2 Johnnies are among the acts playing Wexford's Park Live Festival at Min Ryan Park on 19 to 21 of August. We asked Mundy the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 11 Aug 22
