Peter Aiken says Ireland needs to capitalise on venues like Croke Park and Aviva

Promoter also announces Ellie Goulding and Beck gigs for Live at the Marquee in Cork

In these crowded streets you would not be surprised if bunting was sold by the kilometre. It is sensually explosive. And beyond poor

From glum guitar band to vibrant electro-pop – hot new Scots outfit Chvrches is winning audiences at home and abroad