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Behind the music - Witch Post

New duo Witch Post have released The Wolf, the first single from their debut EP, Beast. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 12 Apr

Naoimh Penston: "I began writing what I thought would be my debut album almost thirty years ago. Life had other plans and the next thing I knew, it was now . . . "

Behind the music - Naoimh Penston

Naoimh Penston, a Eurosong finalist in 1995, has released her debut album, No Fury. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 25 Jan

Waterboys and World Party's Karl Wallinger dies aged 66

Karl Wallinger, who was a member of The Waterboys and then World Party, has died aged 66.

Music • 12 Mar 24

The Waterboys are among next year's Kaleidoscope headliners

The Waterboys, The Kooks and Lyra for Kaleidoscope 2024

The Waterboys, The Kooks and Lyra have been announced as headliner's for next summer's Kaleidoscope music and arts festival.

Music • 13 Dec 23

Paul Weller and Róisín Murphy announce Dublin gigs

Róisín Murphy, Paul Weller and Crowded House have all announced shows in Ireland for 2024.

Music • 06 Nov 23

John Bishop, John Grant and The Waterboys for Sligo

The Sligo Live Festival continues this weekend with the likes of John Grant, The Waterboys, Iris DeMent, and John Bishop involved over the coming days.

Music • 28 Oct 23

Behind the music - George Houston

Donegal-based singer-songwriter George Houston has released his new album Undesired. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Music • 27 Nov 22

Cormac O Caoimh. Photo by Richie Tyndall

Behind the music - Cormac O Caoimh

Cormac O Caoimh has released his new song, Didn't We, a co-write with Lindy Morrison of his favourite band in the world The Go-Betweens. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 24 Oct 22

Behind the music - Con Murphy

Mayo-based alt-folk singer-songwriter Con Murphy has released his debut album, Otherworld. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 17 May 22

Fans angry after Waterboys cancel gig at last minute

Fans have reacted angrily after The Waterboys called off a gig just as they were due on stage at a festival in Donegal on Sunday night.

Music • 01 Nov 21

Tributes paid to Irish drummer Noel Bridgeman

Acclaimed Irish drummer Noel Bridgeman, who played and recorded with Skid Row, Mary Black, The Waterboys, Van Morrison, Christy Moore and many others, has died.

Music • 23 Mar 21

Kendrick Lamar announced as final Glastonbury headliner

Kendrick Lamar has been announced as Glastonbury's third headliner, as the festival's organisers said they were "working hard" to ensure the event goes ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Music • 12 Mar 20

The Late Late Show, Friday, RTÉ One, 9:35pm

Line-up for Late Late's last show of season is revealed

The line-up for the last Late Late Show of the season has been revealed, with families the focus on Friday night on RTÉ One.

Television • 30 May 19

Ryan Tubridy returns with The Late Late Show tonight

Late Late returns with Picture This and Henry Shefflin

The Late Late Show returns to RTÉ One on Friday to start its 56th season and the line-up for the opening show includes band of the moment Picture This, hurling legend Henry Shefflin and outspoken obesity expert Dr Eva Orsmond.

the late late show • 01 Sep 17