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When do the clocks go back in Ireland? All you need to know and what Coldplay have to do with it
The controversial clock change is considered outdated and unhealthy by some, but will take place this year nonetheless
Tipperary family business cleans up on festivals circuit in Ireland and Britain
‘Trip to Tipp’ festival was the catalyst for turning a small office cleaning business in Tipperary into a €12m international operation
Coldplay: Moon Music review - Saccharine, superficial pop and a feeble effort at a protest song
Moon Music is another album made with stadiums in mind; surface-level lyrics for instant connections
Chris Martin confirms in Dublin interview that Coldplay will make only 12 studio albums
Frontman tells Zane Lowe Show that ‘less is more’ as band prepares to release new album Moon Music on Friday
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Seán Moncrieff: After an eight-month search to find a place pretty close to Dublin city centre Number Two and partner are thrilled beyond words
Coldplay’s last night in Dublin: Croke Park information, setlist, stage times and will it stop raining?
Everything you need to know about the band’s Dublin concerts on August 29th and 30th, and September 1st and 2nd
Coldplay fan handcuffed ‘for his own safety’ after drunkenly lashing out at medics
Kieran Graham (24) from Liverpool was spared jail over incident at Croke Park concert
Coldplay live in Dublin: A triumphant, ecstatic night in pictures
British band did ‘everything bar set fire to Croke Park to connect with audience’ in stadium lost in music
Coldplay in Croke Park review: Croker loses its collective mind to choruses purpose-built for this kind of night out
Chris Martin runs like an Olympian during show that is a triumph of staging, dynamics and connection
‘We are travelling everywhere we can’: Coldplay superfans descend on Dublin for sold-out Croke Park shows
Music of the Spheres tour is one of the most popular in history, with 9.1 million tickets sold - including 320,000 in Dublin
Coldplay on Grafton Street: Chris Martin performs new single in pop-up Dublin appearance
Burna Boy, Tini, Elyanna and Little Simz joined the singer near Stephen’s Green after hours of anticipation
Jon Hopkins on his new direction: ‘There are no nods to dance music. I’ve dropped all attempts to fit into anything’
The electronic music maverick says his new album, Ritual, is not in a genre that can be easily labelled
The Guide: Coldplay, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end
August 24th-30th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
The Irish Times view on Irish summer festivals: outstanding in a field
In a world largely mediated through a screen, the IRL event commands a premium price
Griff: ‘The Brit Award was insane. I always thought I made quite left-of-field pop’
She has the imprimatur of Taylor Swift and Chris Martin, but she’s not necessarily looking to follow in the footsteps of her stadium-playing chums
Fran Healy of Travis: ‘Do not f**k with us. I’ll knock you out’
The Glasgow band have been pummelled by life over the past decade. Their new album confirms as pure myth the idea of them as wet-blanket indie boys
Does the ‘Taylor Swift lift’ really add up to €150m for Dublin?
Swifties may be happy to splurge on the singer’s Eras tour, but the reported average spend of €1,000 per person overstates the reality for most fans
TV guide: 12 of the best new shows to watch, beginning tonight
June 23rd-28th: From the perils of social media in drama Douglas is cancelled to coverage of Glastonbury 2024
Ticketmaster antitrust case is box-office for frustrated concert-goers
US antitrust case is seeking the break-up of parent company Live Nation
Glastonbury 2024: Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Shania Twain and SZA to headline the festival
Diverse spread of A-list artists and strong supporting lineup includes Camila Cabello, Burna Boy and more
71 big gigs to watch out for in 2024
From Taylor Swift to Pink via Depeche Mode and Pixies, here’s how the calendar’s shaping up from January to October
Coldplay and former manager sue each other for millions
The band are seeking £14m in damages as they say their former manager allowed tour costs to snowball
RTÉ and Ticketmaster ‘among worst for customer experience’ while credit unions top list
Research from CX Company puts national broadcaster in last place when it comes to customer experience
Ticketmaster cost Bloom twice as much as price pitched by losing rival bid
State agency Bord Bia awarded the contract following a tender process late last year
Concerts and cinemas limit slippage in card spending
Hotels another of few sectors to report increased spending but consumers opting more for cheaper fast food than restaurant and hotel meals
Coldplay and Taylor Swift are just the start: the ticket price plan to bleed Irish fans dry
Conor Pope: Ticketmaster rarely goes into detail about the business of ticket sales, but the man who brought that business to Ireland almost 30 years ago is more forthcoming
Taylor Swift, Coldplay and the spread of superstar economics
Top artists now dominate the music industry more than ever. The same is true for economies.
Coldplay add another two concert dates in Croke Park
Band hasn’t played in Ireland since 2017 but will now play four gigs in GAA headquarters
Coldplay announce two Dublin concerts for August 2024
Band will play Croke Park on August 29th and 30th next year
Coldplay: Music of the Spheres – Ambitious and suitably ridiculous
A natural but overly saccharine progression for one of the biggest bands in the galaxy
Music streaming turns up volume of pretax profit for Warner Music
Irish business of studio giant amplified by annual revenue rise of 7%
Coldplay: Everyday Life review – Double album is just twice as frustrating
The band play it safe with this patchy, inconsistent soundtrack to everyday life
Jackie Tyrrell: Kilkenny face a massive test against Waterford
Semple Stadium clash will show which team is on the right track for the All-Ireland series
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