In the week he brought Foo Fighters to Kerry, the man behind Other Voices says the Irish State cannot just pay lip service to the arts’ centrality
The American band made St James Church of Other Voices fame feel like the smallest stadium in the world
February 21st-27th highlights: including Other Voices, the IFTA Awards and BAFTA Film Awards
Enigmatic Galway songwriter sounds like a storm-tossed mix of Thom Yorke of Radiohead and Jeff Buckley
At Other Voices festival in Kerry, former president warns of ‘anti-intellectualism’ threat to peace
Met Éireann forecasts scattered showers, turning heavy at times, with a cold start to Sunday
Author, DJ, podcaster – the roles may change, but the pre-Christmas pilgrimage to west Kerry is non-negotiable
November 22nd-28th, 2025: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
From dance in Leitrim to design in Kenmare, rural Ireland comes alive in winter with events to attract visitors
Plus: Rose of Tralee’s ongoing financial troubles; Dermot Desmond’s club advocacy; and rugby publicans’ qualified grand slam
February 16th-21st: including Other Voices, Ifta Awards, EastEnders at 40 and Home of the Year
Plus: Still waiting for Shane Ross to dish the dirt on RTÉ; ex-Ireland player’s country house plans hit a brick wall and team Trump take aim at an Irish ‘DEI musical’
‘As an American taxpayer I don’t want my dollars going towards this crap,’ Donald Trump’s press secretary told reporters
The Scullion musician and Other Voices music series cofounder on his upbringing, the importance of music in his life, and why the arts matter
What audiences are told before gigs at St James’ Church says it all: turn off your phone and just be in the moment
November 23rd-29th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
The Irish postpunk band talk about playing Jools Holland, how Glastonbury lost out to Armagh and why Ireland’s music scene is working so well
The frontwoman of Fight Like Apes, now the presenter on Other Voices, excels at making fellow musicians feel at ease
Dozens of acts playing across west Co Kerry town in eclectic mix of venues
Theatre: The artist dedicates the evening to Sinéad O’Connor and Shane MacGowan, then puts on an astonishing performance
At St James’ Church, Katie Kim, John 'Spud' Murphy, Radie Peat and Eleanor Myler are playing only their fourth gig
Dingle event featured performances from BC Camplight, ØXN, CMAT and many more
The arts and culture festival will bring a rush of activity to the north Dublin university
Series to screen performances and interviews from the maiden Ballina event
Gig of the Week: A merry gang of Irish and international artists go west for a weekend of music, food and discussion – and Ballina’s Food Fleadh will be in full swing too
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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