President Michael D Higgins pays tribute to Grammy-winning singer John Prine
‘He always used local musicians as support acts for his concerts in Ireland’
‘He always used local musicians as support acts for his concerts in Ireland’
The breadth of his musicianship led to collaborations with notable artists of the era
RTÉ host gets to the heart of the childcare crisis , as O’Shea welcomes all book-lovers
Jim Walsh and Hammy Hammond honoured for dedication
The country singer is back in form with a voice she reckons is now like a Ferrari
John Kelly on a film-maker whom Seamus Heaney called ‘a one-man peace process’
MATT MOLLOY & JOHN CARTY WITH ARTY McGLYNN, BRIAN McGRATH & NOEL O’GRADYOut of the Ashes ****Racket Records
The annual traditional music awards recognise individual talent in traditional music while also acknowledging that today’s stars are part of a greater coalition
A year of Yeats. The return of the Gathering. The zaniness of TedFest. The muckiness of the National Ploughing Championships. The musical magic of Electric Picnic. The spectacular scenery of Earagail Arts Festival. And much more. Consider yourself told
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices