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GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Danny O'Donoghue of the Script performs during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. Established by Michael Eavis in 1970, Glastonbury has grown into the UK's

The Script pay tribute to late guitarist Mark Sheehan

The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue paid tribute to former band member Mark Sheehan during their Glastonbury performance.

Music • 29 Jun

There is a strong line-up of Irish acts playing at Glastonbury this year

Irish acts to watch at Glastonbury 2025

The fields of Worthy Farm are calling once again as Glastonbury 2025 gets underway from 25 - 29 June, and there's no shortage of Irish talent making the pilgrimage to the world's most iconic music festival.

Music • 25 Jun

Irish acts to watch at Glastonbury 2025

The fields of Worthy Farm are calling once again as Glastonbury 2025 gets underway from 25 - 29 June, and there's no shortage of Irish talent making the pilgrimage to the world's most iconic music festival.

Music • 13 Jun

Co Kerry's Lorraine Nash will be showcasing her music at Glastonbury Photo: Celeste Burton

More Irish acts added to Glastonbury bill

Hothouse Flowers, The Coronas, Oisín Leech, and Lorraine Nash are among the Irish acts confirmed for the Acoustic Stage at June's Glastonbury Festival in the UK.

Music • 24 Mar

Amy Michelle: "One of my favourite artists described my music as "dark and spooky", so I'm happy to go with that."

Behind the music - Amy Michelle

Mullingar singer songwriter and producer Amy Michelle has released her new single, Embodiment. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 18 Nov 24

Behind the music - Tom Walker

Scottish singer-songwriter Tom Walker has released his new album, I AM, and plays support to The Script at the 3Arena on 14, 15 and 16 of November. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 03 Oct 24

(L-R) Danny O'Donoghue and Glen Power brought their songs and memories to Friday's Late Late Show Photo: Andres Poveda

The Script remember Mark Sheehan on Late Late Show

The Script's Danny O'Donoghue and Glen Power used their time on Friday's Late Late Show to pay tribute to their late friend and bandmate Mark Sheehan, describing him as "the bridge that brought us all together".

Music • 30 Sep 24

The Script will play a massive open-air gig in Limerick in July. Photo by Jordan Rossi.

The Script Limerick-bound for open-air gig in July

The Script are set to play an open-air summer show at Thomond Park Stadium in Limerick next year.

Music • 23 Sep 24

The Script's Glen Powell, Danny O'Donoghue, Ben Weaver and Ben Sargeant

The Script's Satellites debuts at No 1 on albums chart

The Script's seventh studio album, Satellites, has debuted at No. 1 on the Irish Official Albums Chart.

Music • 23 Aug 24

Danny O'Donoghue and Anais Naing, pictured in London in March 2023

The Script's Danny O'Donoghue shares engagement joy

The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue has revealed that he and his partner Anais Naing are engaged.

Music • 20 Aug 24

Danny O'Donoghue: "I was very experimental as a kid, as you would be as a musician"

The Script's Danny O'Donoghue on decision to get sober

The Script frontman, Danny O'Donoghue, has opened up about the moment he knew he wanted to get sober and admits he was "drunk the whole time" when he came home for Christmas last year.

Music • 24 Jul 24

RTÉ 2FM has teamed up with the Road Safety Authority to encourage drivers to "Think and Drive"

2FM launches road safety campaign with famous faces

2FM has teamed up with the Road Safety Authority (RSA), the Gaelic Players Association, the FAI, the IRFU and a host of Irish musicians to record road safety messages which will be broadcast on 2FM over the coming weeks.

Radio • 15 Jul 24

Danny O'Donoghue: "All we can do now is try honour his memory and just push forward"

O'Donoghue: 'We've had the worst year of our lives'

The Script's Danny O'Donoghue has said the group have had "the worst and hardest year" following the passing of their much-loved guitarist, Mark Sheehan, last year.

Music • 17 May 24

The Script announce new album and arena tour

The Script have announced the release of their new album along with a European and UK tour which includes dates at Dublin's 3Arena and Belfast's SSE Arena.

Music • 17 May 24

Behind the music - Kelli-Leigh

London singer Kelli-Leigh's has released her new single, Unconditional. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 02 Apr 24

Behind the music - Delush

Emerging Dublin indie rock band Delush have released their new single, Rio. We asked Scott Leigh of the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 10 Mar 24

The three-day festival, which kicks off on Friday, will see Billie Eilish, Niall Horan, Fred Again..., The Script, and The Killers among the headliners All photos: Alf Harvey

Electric Picnic applying the finishing touches

Organisers are putting the final touches in place to the Electric Picnic site ahead of the music and arts festival reopening its doors in Stradbally, Co Laois this weekend.

Music • 29 Aug 23

The Script announce intimate pre-EP Dublin gig

Ahead of their appearance as the "surprise" act at Electric Picnic this weekend, The Script will play a warm-up show at Dublin venue The Academy this Friday.

Music • 29 Aug 23

Danny O'Donoghue of The Script onstage at Hype Park in July

The Script announced for Electric Picnic

The Script have been announced to perform on the final night of this year's Electric Picnic.

Music • 25 Aug 23

Behind the music - Oscar Blue

Clare singer songwriter Oscar Blue has released his new single, Passenger, and announced a 25-date Irish and UK tour. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 25 May 23

Wild Youth want to move on after a "stressful" week

Irish Eurovision hopefuls Wild Youth have said they want to concentrate on playing music after a "stressful" week in which they parted company with their creative director Ian Banham.

the late late show • 28 Apr 23

President Higgins leads tributes to Mark Sheehan

President Higgins has led tributes to The Script's Mark Sheehan following the much-loved musician's death.

Music • 14 Apr 23

Mark Sheehan of The Script performs at Croke Park in 2015

Showbiz world pays tribute to 'sound' Mark Sheehan

Well-known names from the world of music and showbiz have taken to social media to pay tribute to The Script's Mark Sheehan who has died at the age of 46.

Music • 14 Apr 23

The Script's Mark Sheehan has died at the age of 46

It has been announced that Mark Sheehan, guitarist with The Script, has died in hospital after a brief illness. He was 46.

Music • 18 Apr 23

The Script star proud Ireland is a platform for artists

The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue has said he feels "super proud" of contributing to the conversation that Ireland is "an international platform for artists".

Music • 21 Oct 21