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Too few women playing Ireland’s big music festivals – and too many excuses

Songs of the week: The Stone Roses, Tom Odell, Allie X and Chance The Rapper

Last time The Stone Roses returned from a lengthy hiatus, their calling card a magnificent, sprawling, multi-layered beast of a comeback single. History, alas, has not repeated itself here

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It’s summertime, which means it’s time to hit the fields, parks, GAA stadiums and forests for a blast of live music. Here’s our guide to the 25 festivals and music events you have to see this year

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