Tony Clayton-Lea

Tony Clayton-Lea

Contributor

Tony Clayton-Lea is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in popular culture

New Irish albums reviewed and rated: Rosie Carney, Cypress, Mine!, Keeley, Pilgrims and Thumper

February 2026 releases include Doomsday..., Pulling All the Clouds Apart, Girl on the Edge of the World, Wintering and Sleeping with the Light On

Amber O’Grady: ‘The biggest lesson I’ve learned over time is not to invest what you can’t afford’

The manager of Horse Racing Ireland’s ownership department says her best-value purchase was a share in an all-woman racing syndicate

Soprano Celine Byrne: ‘I’m very good at masking my feelings for the sake of somebody else’

The Irish singer on her happiest times, being haunted by memories of working on the bog, and how the death of her father changed her

Event guide: Dublin film festival, Deftones and the other best things to do in Ireland in the week ahead

February 14th-20th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week

The Music Quiz: Which Oscar-nominated film did Nick Cave write a song for?

Plus: What is US pop singer/TikTok creator Addison Rae’s surname?

Fiachna Ó Braonáin: ‘My income has always been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride’

Me & My Money: Fiachna Ó Braonáin, musician and radio presenter

Deirdre Masterson: I was gutted to miss out on a chance to sing alongside Pavarotti

Award-winning Irish soprano on her two middle names, her happiest times and her biggest career regret

Event guide: The Crucible, Maria Somerville and other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead

February 7th-13th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way

The Music Quiz: What is the title of the forthcoming Courtney Love documentary?

Plus: Which film director designed the cover art of Don’t Be Dumb, the new album by A$AP Rocky?

Best new music books: Bowie, Boston and the Scatman’s Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop

Recent 10th anniversary of David Bowie’s death saw the publication of numerous books about him

‘Because I’m paid every six months, I can’t be reckless with money’

Me & My Money: Carmel Harrington, author

Anne Gildea: ‘I’m afraid of losing my vision completely. It’s created an edginess in my life’

The comedian on being too agreeable, moving from London to rural Sligo as a child, and why Sydney Sweeney would play her in a biopic

Event guide: Hot Press’s 50th birthday gig, Dorothy Cross and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead

January 31st-February 6th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week

The Music Quiz: What is Mac DeMarco’s full name?

Plus: Which Canadian province does Chappell Roan name in her song The Subway?

‘It’s sensible to spend money on things that last a long time’

Me & My Money: Julie Kelleher, theatre director

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