Anne Rynne album review: an open-hearted, open-armed debut

A wealth of women at Temple Bar TradFest

The Dublin festival offers a raft of superb musicians who happen to be female. They are determined to make their mark in a male-dominated field

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Rain in Slane? Festival-goers warned to bring rain gear

Heavy rain forecast on Saturday night around time when Foo Fighters due to play

Autumn/winter gig alert: it’s showtime!

The days are getting shorter – but that’s good news because the nights are longer. Between now and C****tmas, there are hundreds of bands heading your way – and our gig guide will help you plan your rest-of-the-year partying

What’s on: something for the weekend

TradFest in Dublin, Eddi Reader in Belfast and Oscar Wilde in Cork