The Guide: The Coronas, Damien Dempsey and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end
December 21st- 27th, 2024: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Damien Dempsey
How the 1915 slaughter in Gallipoli of a young man from the Liberties inspired his great-nephew to record an album
Fiach Moriarty recorded his album in memory of Jack Kavanagh who was 22 when he died from wounds sustained in one of the first World War’s most momentous battles
Damien Dempsey: Hold Your Joy – An infectiously wholehearted approach to singing and storytelling
Dubliner’s new album features rousing words to live by and personal stories, but at 16 tracks, it feels too long
Electric Picnic 2024: Sunday stage times for all the top areas, weather forecast and more
When and where to catch Kylie Minogue, Raye, The Wolfe Tones, CMAT and more
Damien Dempsey at Iveagh Gardens: Stage times, set list, ticket information, support acts, weather and more
Everything you need to know about Dempsey’s Dublin concerts on Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th
Gig for Gaza at 3Arena: This night is a gift of hope for anyone yearning for peace
Damien Dempsey, Lankum, Mary Wallopers, Lisa O’Neill and more perform for diverse crowd
Ireland 100: An Old Song Resung: The best moment of this rousing celebration is the most subversive
Television review: RTÉ is to be congratulated for an ambitious project that tries to reflect the successes but also the failures of the State
The Guide: The events to see, the shows to book, and the ones to catch before they end
The best movies, music, art and more coming your way between Saturday, October 28th, and Friday, November 3rd, 2023
Damien Dempsey in Dublin: A beautiful night of memory and sincerity of artist’s spirit
Dublin singer marks 20 years since his album Seize the Day was released with a show in the Iveagh Gardens
Damien Dempsey at Iveagh Gardens: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more
Everything you need to know about the Dubliner’s concerts on Friday, July 7th and Saturday, July 8th
Tales from the Holywell: Four stars for Damien Dempsey’s Abbey Theatre concert residency
The singer-songwriter’s show, directed by Conor McPherson, combines absorbing self-portrait with compassionately intelligent vision
St Patrick’s Day: Irish-American actor John C Reilly guest of honour for Dublin parade
Festival a ‘great oppertunity to spread joy’ after two year hiatus
Joyriders: Remembering an Ireland washed away by the Celtic Tiger
Photograph Ross McDonnell on his latest book showcasing Ballymun in late noughties
Maverick Sabre: Don’t Forget to Look Up – Sophisticated and versatile
Solid fourth album shows off London-Irish singer’s remarkable voice
Christmas and New Year gigs: Which ones are cancelled, postponed and still on?
Changing public-health rules have played havoc with live-event plans. Here’s the latest
Live performance sector to get extra €25 million in Covid-19 supports
Christy Moore and The Coronas among acts forced to reschedule due to restrictions
Christy Moore presented with lifetime achievement award at RTÉ Folk Awards
Award winners announced at live event in Dublin’s Vicar Street on Tuesday night
Ken Early: England’s Premier class intent on creating their own history
Southgate’s squad full of players who play with, compete against and learn from world’s best
Be Good or Be Gone: A promising low-budget crime caper
Shadows of previous Dublin dramas hang over Cathal Nally’s feature debut
John Spillane: ‘Why can’t you sing about Ballincollig if you can sing about Phoenix, Arizona?’
The Cork singer-songwriter has been writing songs to order, like an old-style bard
‘We totally gatecrashed Dolores O’Riordan’s wedding. I loved her punk style’
Soundtrack of My Life: Sinead Kennedy on her 1980s obsession and missing gigs in lockdown
‘I realised the book had helped people and that has been part of the healing’
Iconic sports books revisited: John Leonard on his story Dub Sub Confidential
Artists performing train station gigs to raise funds for Focus Ireland
Mary Coughlan, Damien Dempsey and Erica Cody playing to support homeless charity
Track records: Musicians use their platform to raise money for Focus Ireland
Eleanor McEvoy and Brian Kennedy among artists who will perform at railway stations
A live performance beats livestreaming every time
The continual threat of lockdown makes planning very difficult for the arts
Take the virtual route: Open days and Higher Options
Online events give students a taste of the lifestyle and study opportunities on offer
Going to Higher Options this November? Plan ahead!
The 2020 Higher Options is a great opportunity to learn more about what university you might end up attending
Irish in Australia: ‘We are in for a few hard years’
Many Irish down under aren’t running for the exit, despite a looming recession
Broken Law: An atmospheric but flawed Irish gangster film
Review: Digestible slice of Dublin life will open doors for debut director Paddy Slattery
Ghosts and goalposts: The soul of street football in Dublin’s Gloucester Diamond
Eamon Dunphy among those to hone their trade beneath creaking inner-city tenements
‘I always feel better after’: Sea swimming reopens for business
Social distancing applies but, after weeks of lockdown, the benefits are even better
The Scratch: Couldn’t Give a Rats – Rousing acoustic rockers itching for fun
This Dublin quartet turn their acoustic instruments into high-intensity tools
Here’s to Ireland’s unofficial ambassadors flying flags around the world
Celebrating the men and women flying flags for Ireland from Auckland to Rockland, Paris to Belgrade
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