aka Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson
Fontaines DC top the 2024 Ticket critics’ choice lists, with Kneecap hot on their heels, but right across Irish music the profusion of excellence shows zero signs of stopping
From a Chappell Roan T-shirt to Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso earrings, we’ve got you sorted
Irish acts Fontaines DC and CMAT will headline the three-day festival in Waterford’s Curraghmore Estate
Radio: Ciara Kelly hears differing takes on Trump victory while Kieran Cuddihy meets jubilant Maga fans in New York
The band beat off artists including Irish singer CMAT, Charli xcx and the Last Dinner Party to take home the £25,000 prize
September 1st-6th: From Dermot Bannon’s cosy abodes to Billy Connolly’s look back at his life
Kylie Minogue, Calvin Harris, Raye and The Wolfe Tones highlights over three days of music, culture and craic
When and where to catch Kylie Minogue, Raye, The Wolfe Tones, CMAT and more
When and where to catch Noah Kahan, Gerry Cinnamon, Jazzy, Kojaque and more
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s largest music festival taking place from August 16th-18th
Heading to Stradbally? Whether you want to see Kylie or Kneecap, CMAT or Calvin Harris, here are when and where they’re playing
Whether it’s Kylie Minogue on the main stage or Fangclub in Fishtown, this year’s event is crammed with people and places to grab your attention
Other nominees include Barry Can’t Swim, Last Dinner Party and Corinne Bailey Rae
Blindboy will also make an appearance for a special podcast at the festival in Stradbally
Dungarvanite is superb performer shredding guitar with same enthusiasm with which she performs dance routines
Everything you need to know about the star’s open-air concert on Thursday, June 13th
The way we listen to music may have changed but our relationship with recorded sound remains a vital part of who we are
Forget national heroes, martyrs and rank celebs. These are the certifiable emblems of our small but great nation
Jazzy named artist of the year and breakthrough artist at annual RTÉ music awards
The awards cap an astonishing year for the British singer on a triumphant night for women
February 24th-Mar 1st: CMAT wows Dingle in Other Voices, and Channel 4 puts juries on trial
British singer-songwriter Raye makes Brit Award history by securing seven nominations
Kojaque’s Phantom of the Afters and Lankum’s latest album, False Lankum, also feature
Who made the best Irish album? Which act recorded the best Irish song? Can anybody beat Lankum and CMAT? Our critics have made their choices
It has been Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson’s year, with a chart-topping second album, sold-out gigs and a growing reputation in Britain and the US
Dingle event featured performances from BC Camplight, ØXN, CMAT and many more
‘Pop music’s answer to Charlie Haughey’, CMAT’s self-confident stagecraft is a joy to behold
The 27-year-old is well on her way to international pop sensation status, if she’s not there already
Ciara Thompson nails it on this wiser, sadder and just as enthralling follow-up record
‘The word genius gets thrown around a lot of these these, but I think this finally proves I am one’
CMAT has a real skill for presenting living and breathing issues on a silver platter
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
